Which young player was awarded the Best Young Player in 2006?
Category: Football · Difficulty: hard
Hint: He later became a world-class midfielder for Croatia.
Answer
Luka Modrić
Explanation
Luka Modrić was recognized as the Best Young Player in the 2006 World Cup.
This is a hard football riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is Luka Modrić.
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