Head-to-Head Comparison

Luka Modric and Declan Rice face off in this head-to-head comparison. Both are Midfielders — Luka Modric plays for AC Milan in the Serie A and represents Croatia, while Declan Rice turns out for Arsenal in the Premier League for England. Luka Modric is the elder of the two at 40, with Declan Rice 13 years younger at 27.

In front of goal, Luka Modric leads with 120 career goals to Declan Rice's 35. For assists, Luka Modric edges ahead with 305 versus 45 for Declan Rice. Luka Modric has the more decorated cabinet with 28 career trophies compared to 4 for Declan Rice. Luka Modric has won the Ballon d'Or 1 time, an accolade Declan Rice is yet to claim. Internationally, Luka Modric has earned more caps (182) compared to Declan Rice's 60.

Based on the 12 statistical categories above, Luka Modric comes out on top — winning 8 of the 12 measurable stats compared to Declan Rice's 4. Of course, statistics only tell part of the story, and football fans will always debate the intangibles.