Modrić Wins Croatia’s Football ‘Oscar’

Luka Modrić collects his Oscar last night (photo: Drago Sopta HNS)

For the third year in a row Real Madrid’s Luka Modrić has won the ‘Football Oscar’ for the best Croatian footballer…

Modrić was presented the award by former Croatia captain Zvonimir Boban at a ceremony last night in the capital Zagreb.

“I am extremely honoured, as much as I was the first time I won it. I want to thank the players and coaches from my heart, and this year’s Oscar I will especially remember because I received the award from my childhood idol, Zvonimir Boban. This season was a tough one for me, there were some great play and achievements, but also a lot of disappointments with injuries,” said Modrić, before wishing teammate Ivan Rakitić luck in winning the Champions League with Barcelona this weekend.

Marko Pjaca (photo: Drago Sopta HNS)

Oscars
Croatian Player of the Year – Luka Modrić (Real Madrid)
Croatian League Player of the Year – Marko Pjaca (Dinamo Zagreb)
Young Player of the Year – Marko Pjaca (Dinamo Zagreb)
Goalkeeper of the Year – Lovre Kalinić (Hajduk Split)
Coach of the Year – Zoran Mamić (Dinamo Zagreb)
Referee of the Year – Bruno Marić
Spirit of Football Award – Davor Vugrinec
Croatian First Division Team of the Year –Livaković, Tomečak, Lešković, Mitrović, Leovac, Ademi, Pavičić, Ćorić, Pjaca, Henriquez, Radonjić