Luka Modrić

[ElMagodel304]

Amazing player he is one of the best MC in the last 20 years, retiring with 6 CL is totally crazy, respect.

 

[Rassvet]

Xavi > Iniesta > Modric > ZZ > Kroos

Zidane > Xavi > Iniesta > Modric > KDB > Gerrard > Busquets > Scholes > Kroos > Pirlo

 

[MonteCuler]

Zidane > Xavi > Iniesta > Modric > KDB > Gerrard > Busquets > Scholes > Kroos > Pirlo

very obvious ragebait but here is a little bit of Pirlo poetry to counter this disrespect

 

[KingLeo10]

Zidane > Xavi > Iniesta > Modric > KDB > Gerrard > Busquets > Scholes > Kroos > Pirlo

This fool snuck in KDB, Scholes, and Gerrard into a list with legends who dominated both club and national level games

 

[ElMagodel304]

Zidane 1st.? I laughed irl.

 

[Rassvet]

This fool snuck in KDB, Scholes, and Gerrard into a list with legends who dominated both club and national level games

and I was right as usual to do so

The first 4 are a bit ahead of the rest, but the others aren't better individual players just because they were part of better teams for parts of their career.

 

[Rassvet]

Zidane > Xavi > Iniesta > Modric > KDB > Gerrard > Busquets > Scholes > Kroos > Pirlo

@Temptation how would you rank them?

 

[KingLeo10]

and I was right as usual to do so

The first 4 are a bit ahead of the rest, but the others aren't better individual players just because they were part of better teams for parts of their career.

Belgium golden generation and England of the 00s were lined with lots of elite players.

The 3 mentioned just didn't have it in them to win big trophies on the NT stage.

Kroos (especially), Pirlo, Busquets etc. are all clear.

 

[Temptation]

@Temptation how would you rank them?

LL:
Zidane
Xavi
Modric
Iniesta
Pirlo (Not LL but this is where I'd put him)
Kroos
Busquets

Modric and Iniesta are interchangeable. I went with Modric because he's more complete, versatile and a better defender. Also had better longevity because of this.

PL:
Gerrard
KDB
Lampard
Scholes

 

[jamrock]

LL:
Zidane
Xavi
Modric
Iniesta
Pirlo (Not LL but this is where I'd put him)
Kroos
Busquets

Modric and Iniesta are interchangeable. I went with Modric because he's more complete, versatile and a better defender. Also had better longevity because of this.

PL:
Gerrard
KDB
Lampard
Scholes

Did you just say zidane is the best Midfielder to ever play in LL.

Or does LL mean loser loser, because ain't no way someone who thinks they understand football, would rate zidane as the best Midfielder ever in LL .

Jesus H Christ

 

[Temptation]

Did you just say zidane is the best Midfielder to ever play in LL.

Or does LL mean loser loser, because ain't no way someone who thinks they understand football, would rate zidane as the best Midfielder ever in LL .

Jesus H Christ

This is considering their entire careers overall, not just LL.

I listed them as LL midfielders because they played in the league.

This is overall. All things considered.

 

[Chainsaw]

Inflation hit football hard

You dug out a post from 15 years ago for what purpose exactly?!

 

[MonteCuler]

You dug out a post from 15 years ago for what purpose exactly?!

Not really dug out it's on the first page so I came across

 

[Horatio]

Gonna miss him from football. Damn…

 

[Maradona37]

For PL I would say

KDB
Scholes
Lampard/Gerrard equal.

Never been much of a fan of Gerrard, for many (footballing) reasons. Obviously a very good player but his reputation in England is bigger than his ability, imo. Scholes is definitely better than him imo.

Other midfielders who deserve a mention and were great are Keane and Vieira. I think Keane is underrated - underrated technical ability, amazing leadership qualities and excellent defensively. He seems forgotten often now. Vieira was outstanding too.