=4) Luka Modric (Croatia) – 156 Caps

Modric

The former Ballon d’Or winner reached the final with Croatia four years ago, but he is now 37 years of age and it remains to be seen how long he can continue to play at the highest level. The tournament in Qatar is almost certainly his last World Cup.

Modric’s trophy-laden career has seen him lift multiple league titles and cups as well as an unprecedented FIVE Champions Leagues.


David Tully

David Tully

David has worked as a football reporter for the last fifteen years. Having started as an intern at Snack Media, he then went on to become a freelancer, working on various different sites. At the start of 2023, he took up his current role as content writer for National World's Football News Network.