If there is a player who is shifting the balance at Milan first, and in Serie A as well in these first weeks, it is without doubt Luka Modric. A 40-year-old man who runs tirelessly, celebrates like a child, and still makes a difference, as pointed out by Milan Press.

Modric in first place:
DATA Foot, a French-speaking portal that collects football statistics, has compiled two special rankings. One concerns the construction index, which tracks passes that dictate the game and advance the team toward the opponent’s goal.
The other concerns the creation index, which tracks passes that create danger and make a difference, also considering pass accuracy. Luka Modric ranks first in the construction index (90) among the top-5 leagues and appears third in the creation index (81).
🎯 Les meilleurs milieux de terrain dans mes indices d’apport des passes cette saison.
ℹ️ L’indice de construction concerne les passes relatives au fait de dicter le jeu, de faire gagner du terrain à son équipe vers le but adverse. L’indice de création, apporter du danger et… pic.twitter.com/gdgeQtcisf
— DATA´Foot (@DTFootball_) October 7, 2025
