Modrić was a regular starter when Real Madrid won the 2016 – 17 La Liga as well as the 2016 – 17 UEFA Champions League , where he provided the assist for Cristiano Ronaldo 's second goal in the final against Juventus . Modrić was included in Champions League team of the season and became the first Croatian to win the Champions League three times . He also received the UEFA Club Football award for Best Midfielder of the Champions League season . In the competition for the UEFA Men 's Player of the Year Award , he came fourth , while for 2017 Ballon d'Or , fifth . For the third time , he was also included in the FIFA World XI
2017 Ballon d'Or
2017 Ballon d'Or
Luka Modrić