Luka Modric (Croatia National Team - Custom)
Custom (Not an official LEGO product) · Custom / Soccer (Football)
MOC / Third-Party Custom · Circa 2018-2022 (Based on kit and player peak)
Figure ID
Custom (Not an official LEGO product)
Theme
Custom / Soccer (Football)
Year Released
Circa 2018-2022 (Based on kit and player peak)
Rarity
High (One-off or small-batch custom print produced by a third-party seller)
Head
Light Nougat flesh tone head with mid-length brown hair (classic LEGO mold), featuring proprietary pad printing for facial stubble and features intended to resemble Luka Modric.
Torso
Red and white checkered (Chequy) pattern representing the Croatia National Football Team home kit. Front features the Nike logo, Croatian Football Federation crest, and the number 10. Red sleeves with flesh-colored hands.
Legs
White short legs (or seated position blocks in this photo) with printing representing football socks and the Nike swoosh.
Accessories
None visible in image; typically paired with a LEGO football (Item 2950).
Color Scheme
The Iconic 'Vatreni' red and white checkerboard pattern, accented with light nougat skin tones and dark brown hair.
Printing Details
High-quality UV or Pad printing on genuine LEGO parts. Printing includes the federation crest and manufacturer logo, which are not produced by LEGO due to licensing restrictions.
Variants
Various custom producers (like Minifigs.me or Firestar Toys) have versions; this specific one uses 360-degree printing often found on premium custom market figures.
Condition Notes
Custom prints are more susceptible to wear than official LEGO ink. Check for scuffing on the torso checkerboard pattern and ensure the flesh-colored printing on the arms matches the head tone.
Estimated Value
$15.00 - $30.00 USD (Depending on the specific custom boutique that printed it).
Price (New)
Usually retails for $20.00 - $25.00 from specialty custom minifigure websites.
Compatible Sets
None; however, fits perfectly with the LEGO Icons 10299 Santiago Bernabéu or LEGO 40634 Icons of Play.
Character Background
Luka Modric is the legendary Croatian midfielder, Ballon d'Or winner, and captain of the national team, renowned for leading Croatia to the 2018 World Cup Final.
Design Notes
This figure uses a 'purist' base (real LEGO parts) but applies illegal aftermarket printing to achieve realism that LEGO’s official 'Sports' theme lacked.
Similar Minifigures
DFB (German) Series CMF, LEGO Sports Soccer players (2000-2006), other custom legends like Messi or Ronaldo.
Collectibility
Niche; high for football fans and collectors of the 2016-era DFB CMF figures, but lower for purist-only LEGO investors.
History
While LEGO released an official German National Team series in 2016, they have not released a Croatian team, leading to a massive secondary market for custom versions.
Interesting Facts
The checkered 'šahovnica' pattern is one of the hardest designs to print cleanly across the torso and hips, making high-quality customs like this very desirable.
Display Suggestions
Display in a small acrylic case with a Croatia flag background or alongside UEFA Champions League trophy accessories.
Modification Potential
High; the hair can be swapped for a hair-band style piece to represent his younger years or his current look.
Overall Assessment
A high-quality aftermarket representation of a global sports icon. Excellent for dioramas, though not an official part of the LEGO catalog.