Starting his career as a true number ten with a brilliant eye for a pass and unmatched vision, Luka Modric slowly drifted deeper into the midfield, taking up the massively important deep-lying playmaker role that has defined the modern game. From the pivot position, Modric spreads the play with ease, launching attacks and creating gaps in the opposition defense for his teammates to exploit. He's a workhorse, a visionary, a real player's player.