Real Madrid are gearing up for their UEFA Super Cup clash against Atalanta, and there is one player who could make history if things go their way.
That player is none other than Luka Modric, the Croatian midfield maestro who has become synonymous with success at the Santiago Bernabeu.
If Real Madrid manage to clinch the Super Cup, Modric will not only add another trophy to his collection but also etch his name into the club’s history books by becoming the most decorated player in Real Madrid’s illustrious history.
Modric, who joined Real Madrid back in the summer of 2012, has been a key figure in the club’s recent golden era. Over the past decade, he has amassed an incredible 26 titles with Los Blancos, putting him on par with former captain Nacho.
However, with a victory in the Super Cup, Modric would surpass Nacho, reaching an astounding 27 titles, a record that would make him the most successful player ever to wear the famous white jersey.
What makes Modric’s achievements even more remarkable is the fact that he did not win a single trophy during his time with Tottenham Hotspur before his move to Madrid.
Since arriving in the Spanish capital, Modric has enjoyed unprecedented success, winning four La Liga titles, six UEFA Champions League trophies, four UEFA Super Cups, and five FIFA Club World Cups, among others.
Modric is chasing another record
Modric recently signed a one-year contract extension, showing his commitment to the club as he approaches the twilight of his career.
Despite turning 39 on September 9, he continues to defy the odds, maintaining his fitness and proving that age is just a number.
In fact, if he takes to the field this season, he will become the oldest player ever to represent Real Madrid in a competitive match, another milestone in a career filled with historic achievements.
While Modric may no longer be the central figure in Real Madrid’s midfield that he once was, the expected retirement of his long-time partner, Toni Kroos, could see him take on a more prominent role this season.
Modric’s experience, vision, and leadership will undoubtedly be invaluable to Carlo Ancelotti’s squad as they aim for more silverware.