Luka Modric's daughter joins Real Madrid's youth academy

Ema Modric, the 13-year-old daughter of Real Madrid icon Luka Modric, is following in her father's footsteps by joining the club's youth divisions. She participated in her first training session with the Cadete Femenino team, aiming to secure playing time in early September's friendly matches.

Born in 2003, Ema previously wore the Real Madrid jersey when her father was still an active player. After Luka Modric moved to AC Milan in mid-2025, Ema accompanied him and continued her development in the Italian club's youth system. There, she contributed to winning the Copa Garino last season, scoring a goal in the quarterfinals and participating in the semifinal victory against Inter Milan.

Despite her father's continued presence in Italy, Ema has chosen to return to Spain to further her football education at Real Madrid. Her team will compete in the Primera División Autonómica Cadete of the Community of Madrid under coach Héctor Bueno.

Ema Modric will aim to earn a starting position, with her first opportunity arising on September 2nd in a friendly against Olympia Juvenil. Further friendlies are scheduled against Madrid CFF Juvenil on September 16th and Masriver on September 19th. The official competition is set to begin on the weekend of September 26th and 27th.