Search for The Replacement – Luka Modrić at Real Madrid

First thing to remember in our analysis is that we evaluate Big 5 Leagues data until 2025-05-15. In addition to that, we analyse the statistical similarity between outputs from midfielders. To sum up, we try to get the 3 appropriate replacements given this seasons league data. Given these points, we should start the search for the replacement!

🔍 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆:

🇭🇷 Luka Modrić
⚪️ Real Madrid

After several seasons as one of the best midfielders in the World, Luka Modrić’s contract with Real Madrid is coming to an end. Recognised for his quality at passing, the Croatian Star is one of the most important players in the Real Madrid squad.

𝑺𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔:

🥇 Granit Xhaka 🇨🇭
🔴 Bayer Leverkusen

📊 89.48%

According to our Statistical Similarity Score, the Swiss player has the most similar output to Luka Modrić. In his second season at Bayer Leverkusen, Xhaka is one of the main contributors for the team’s results. in addition to that, Xhaka is one of the Best Players in the Leverkusen squad under Xabi Alonso, the next Real Madrid Coach.

🥈 Angelo Stiller 🇩🇪
⚪️ Stuttgart

📊 85.75%

As has been noted in our Statistical Similarity Score, Angelo Stiller is the realistic signing with the second most similar output to Luka Modrić. In great stats and responsibility under Sebastian Hoeneß at Stuttgart, Stiller stands out for his quality on the ball.

🥉 Aleix García 🇪🇸
🔴 Leverkusen

📊 84.37%

All things considered, the third most realistic signing with a similar output to Luka Modrić is Aleix García. Despite the transition period from Girona to Leverkusen, Aleix García is one of the most similar players to Modrić in terms of output. Undeniably, the Spanish player is great at possesion traits combining it with great ability for Successful Take-Ons and Final Third Passes.

It’s important to realize that this 3 players are exceptional potencial replacements for Modrić at Real Madrid. In terms of transfer value, the Leverkusen duo seems to be the most affordable ones. Stiller, with 24 years, will be a player for the present and the future with a skillset that Real Madrid will miss after the departure of Modrić and even Toni Kroos.