Modrić signed a one-year contract extension with Real Madrid this summer, making him the only player from the 2017 FIFA World Best XI still playing in European football.
The FIFA World Best XI consisted of Buffon, Marcelo, Ramos, Bonucci, Alves, Iniesta, Kroos, Modrić, Neymar, Ronaldo, and Messi.
Goalkeeper Buffon has already retired, and defenders Bonucci and Alves have also retired. Marcelo has returned to Fluminense, while Ramos is still searching for a new club.
Of the three midfielders, the youngest, Kroos, retired this summer. The 40-year-old Iniesta joined UAE club Sharjah FC, while Modrić remains at Real Madrid.
Among the three forwards, Ronaldo and Neymar both play in the Saudi Pro League, for Al Nassr and Al Hilal respectively, while Messi has chosen to join MLS team Inter Miami.
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