Who is stronger, Gerrard or Modric?
This is an interesting question, as a midfielder, Gerald not only has a much higher goal rate than Modric, but also has an advantage in terms of passing accuracy and assist efficiency.
Even if compared to the breakthrough with the ball, running ability and leadership temperament, Gerrard will not lose to Modric.
So, our question is, since Gerrard's passing efficiency, breakthrough skills, physical fitness and kicking enthusiasm are very strong, why do I still say that Modric > Gerrard?
Because Modric can play football with his head!
Gerrard is Liverpool's eternal captain, he is versatile, tall, fast, conscious, front-back, centre-back, right-back and even centre-back can play.
Gerrard's dribble assault, grabbing points in front of goal, running wide, strong long-range shots and grabbing points in front of goal are very sharp, and the ability to cross from the wing is not lost to Beckham.
Moreover, Gerrard is a tenacious mental attribute and is a great team leader, who once led Liverpool to stage the Miracle of Constantinople in the 2005 Champions League final.
Real Madrid legend Modric is also very versatile, but his path is completely different from Gerrard's.
Compared to the sharp Gerald, Modric adds a touch of literary art and elegance.
The Magic Flute's dribbling, ball control and passing skills are very high, his technique is delicate, his vision is wide, and the organization and scheduling in the midfield is calm.
Seemingly thin, Modric has abundant physical strength and strong running ability.
His interception, long-range shooting and confrontation efficiency is also very high, he is a master, but also a tough guy.
Modric is the midfielder of Real Madrid's three-time champions league title and is the captain of Croatia to reach the World Cup final.
If Gerrard has been in the top three of the Ballon d'Or, the great Modric has won awards such as the Ballon d'Or, the World Footballer of the Year, UEFA Player of the Season and the World Cup MVP in 2018.
Of course, you could argue that these are just honors.
I can also say that Modric has other advantages.
Let's go back to the question at the beginning, Gerrard is better physical, the goal and assist statistics are better, the running on the field is also very positive, why do I still say that Modric is stronger?
I can only say that Gerrard is very versatile, but he has the common problem of the traditional British midfielder, that is, it seems to be a breakthrough, passing, shooting and confrontation all kinds of all-round, but does not have the ability to organize and dispatch.
Is this weakness fatal?
Damn it!
This means that no matter how strong Gerrard's personal ability and fighting spirit are, he still stays in the aspect of personal martial courage, rather than the type of strategy like Modric.
Modric seems to be unable to do the data, but he can use the ability to read the game to drive the attack and defense of the whole team and string the team into a whole.
Such a function is something that Gerald does not have, even if Gerald has tried his best.
Therefore, my view is that on personal ability, Gerald is not bad, but Gerrard is only a fierce general who champions the three armies, and Modric is the "handsome>" who coordinates the overall situation.
Do you agree with me? Welcome to discuss together.
Guess the question: Who is the midfield master against Modric in the picture above? Do you recognize it?