Modric now joins the list of the 17 players that have won the award that is given out as a tribute to a successful career and can only be won by players over 29.
Modric, 34, has now rounded off the list of honours he has received after winning the Ballon d'Or. The Golden Foot is now in his hands.
"It is an honour for me to win this prize. I am returning to my best level and there are still 7 very important matches left this year. We will continue playing well", the Real Madrid player said.
He travelled to Monaco with Borja Couce and Drago Sopta, the Croatian Football Federation photographer.
November 12, 2019
Famous names to have won the award include Cavani, Casillas, Ronaldinho and Eto'o amongst others. Modric has now won the award that the Uruguayan won last year.