Head-to-Head Comparison

Luka Modric and Robert Lewandowski face off in this head-to-head comparison. Luka Modric operates as a Midfielder while Robert Lewandowski is a Forward — Luka Modric plays for AC Milan in the Serie A and represents Croatia, while Robert Lewandowski turns out for FC Barcelona in the La Liga for Poland. Luka Modric is the elder of the two at 40, with Robert Lewandowski 3 years younger at 37.

In front of goal, Robert Lewandowski leads with 633 career goals to Luka Modric's 120. For assists, Luka Modric edges ahead with 305 versus 124 for Robert Lewandowski. Luka Modric has the more decorated cabinet with 28 career trophies compared to 26 for Robert Lewandowski. Luka Modric has won the Ballon d'Or 1 time, an accolade Robert Lewandowski is yet to claim. Internationally, Luka Modric has earned more caps (182) compared to Robert Lewandowski's 165.

Based on the 11 statistical categories above, Robert Lewandowski comes out on top — winning 7 of the 11 measurable stats compared to Luka Modric's 4. Of course, statistics only tell part of the story, and football fans will always debate the intangibles.