Modric was the most important player. Croatia did its best - by creating a space for partners, creating a space for partners, helping to put pressure on rivals. Modric is capable of absolutely any job that you can theoretically require from a midfielder, but the most important thing in his game is a sharpening pass. He wins 8 out of 10 defensive duels. This makes him very different from the rest and makes him the most versatile midfielder. At the World Championships, he gave the most accurate passes on another side of the field, pushed the ball best through the pass in counterattacks and was one of the best pressure midfielders. The perfect tournament that guaranteed him the Golden Ball.