Luka Modrić vs David Trezeguet: Stats Compared
Attacking Midfielder, Croatia (born 1985, retired 2024) · Striker, France (born 1977, retired 2013)
There is something timeless about weighing Luka Modrić against David Trezeguet. Their textures on the ball are what fans actually remember, and they could hardly be more different. By the end Luka Modrić had 90 goals from 900 caps and club outings; David Trezeguet had 260 from 620. In chance creation, Luka Modrić tallied 150 assists to David Trezeguet's 60. Luka Modrić departs the game with 9 major pieces of silverware, including 6× UEFA Champions League (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2024); David Trezeguet with 5, including 1× FIFA World Cup (1998). Luka Modrić played with a creative that made him unmistakable; David Trezeguet brought a predatory that was equally his own. The wider career context matters too: Luka Modrić peaked around 2018 after representing Dinamo Zagreb, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, while David Trezeguet's defining level came around 2000 across Monaco, Juventus, Hércules CF, Baniyas, River Plate. Greatness, in cases like this, is rarely a zero-sum affair.
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Player profiles
The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner who ended a decade of Messi-Ronaldo dominance, Modrić was the metronomic heartbeat of Real Madrid's record-extending Champions League dynasty and led Croatia to the World Cup final.
“A supremely elegant, tireless playmaker whose close control and range of passing let him control games from deep or advanced positions alike.”
The scorer of the golden-goal winner in the Euro 2000 final, Trezeguet was Juventus's record signing and one of the deadliest strikers of his generation.
“A powerful, clinical striker with an excellent aerial game and a ferocious shot from inside the box.”
Head-to-head stats
Career goals by season
Representative career seasons — goals per season for each player across their documented clubs.
Attribute radar
Attribute ratings are peak-era, 0–100. Different positions naturally skew the profile.
Attribute comparison
Trophy breakdown
- 6× UEFA Champions League (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2024)
- 3× La Liga (2017, 2020, 2022)
- 1× FIFA World Cup (1998)
- 1× UEFA European Championship (2000)
- 1× Ligue 1 (2000)
- 2× Serie A (2002, 2003)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2003 Professional debut for Dinamo Zagreb
- 2014 Won UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid
- 2017 Won La Liga with Real Madrid
- 2018 Reached the peak of his powers at Real Madrid
- 2024 Retired after a final spell at Real Madrid
- Finished his career with 90 goals in 900 appearances and 9 major honours. Finished his career with 90 goals in 900 appearances and 9 major honours.
- 1995 Professional debut for Monaco
- 1998 Won FIFA World Cup with Monaco
- 2002 Won Serie A with Juventus
- 2000 Reached the peak of his powers at Monaco
- 2013 Retired after a final spell at River Plate
- Finished his career with 260 goals in 620 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 260 goals in 620 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Luka Modrić takes it by a decisive margin.
Luka Modrić edges it (a decisive margin)
