2 Real Madrid players shortlisted for 2021 IFFHS Best Playmaker award

Luka Modric has been nominated for the 2021 IFFHS (The International Federation of Football History and Statistics) Men's World Best Playmaker award.

Takefusa Kubo has also made the 15-man list!

1. Pedri (Spain, Barcelona)

2. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium, Manchester City)

3. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (Denmark, Tottenham Hotspur)

4. Luka Modric (Croatia, Real Madrid)

5. Mason Mount (England, Chelsea)

6. Sergio Oliveira (Portugal, Porto)

7. Leo Messi (Argentina, Barcelona/PSG)

8. Bruno Fernandes (Portugal, Manchester United)

9. Nicolo Barella (Italy, Inter Milan)

10. Takefusa Kubo (Japan, Mallorca/Real Madrid)

11. Thomas Muller (Germany, Bayern Munich)

12. Riyad Mahrez (Algeria, Manchester City)

13. Giovanni Reyna (the USA, Borussia Dortmund)

14. Phil Foden (England, Manchester City)

15. Jorginho (Italy, Chelsea).

Source: IFFHS