Luka Modric will celebrate his 40th birthday in September. Throughout his lengthy career, he has played 930 games, winning seven league titles and six Champions Leagues, and earning the Ballon d'Or in 2018. Recently, Modric did not start during the Club World Cup and decided to join Milan instead of retiring, eyeing the next World Cup. Serie A stands out for its veteran players such as Kevin De Bruyne and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Modern football favors younger players, but advancements in conditioning have allowed several older athletes to thrive on the field.
Luka Modric will turn 40 in September, having played 930 games, won seven league titles and six Champions Leagues, and claimed the Ballon d'Or in 2018.
Modric chose to join Milan despite having the option to retire years ago, looking towards the next summer's World Cup at the end of his Real Madrid contract.
Serie A has become the home of talented senior players, with notable athletes like Kevin De Bruyne, Francesco Acerbi, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan actively competing.
The average Serie A player is 14 months older than their counterparts in Europe's top 31 leagues, representing a notable trend in player demographics in football.
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