Luka Modric becomes the oldest player to play for Real Madrid

Pontevedra (Spain)): Captain Luka Modric became the oldest player to compete in an official match in Real Madrid history in Vigo. The Croatian entered the match against Celta in Ballados at the age of 39 years and 40 days, surpassing the previous record of Ferenc Puskás. The captain, who took the field in Ballados at the age of 39 years and 40 days, beat Puskas’ record held in 1966 by 4 days. The Hungarian played his last official match for our club in 1966 at the age of 39 years and 36 days.

Additionally, Luka also recorded his 250th LaLiga win as a Real Madrid player. The midfielder, who played his 369th game in the competition, reached the milestone in his 13th season at the club. Since making his LaLiga debut on 2 September 2012, Modrić has scored 28 goals to help the team win the championship on 4 occasions (2017, 2020, 2022 and 2024). The team against which they have scored the most wins in the league is Celta, whom they have defeated on 19 occasions.

Modric is also the most successful player in the history of Real Madrid. They have won 27 titles in 547 games: 6 European Cups, 5 Club World Cups, 5 European Super Cups, 4 Spanish league titles, 2 Spanish Cups and 5 Spanish Super Cups.