Key Takeaways:
- Luka Modric found the net with a long-range effort in the 61st minute as Milan secured a 1:0 home win over Bologna
- At 40 years and 5 days old, Modric surpassed Nils Liedholm to become the oldest midfielder to score in Serie A history
- Modric has started all three of Milan’s league fixtures this season, contributing one goal and one assist up to now
Modric’s Record-breaking Goal Secures Victory
Luka Modric, making his mark early in his AC Milan tenure, delivered the match-winning goal in their 1:0 triumph against Bologna. The Croatian midfielder registered his debut Serie A goal for the Rossoneri with a powerful low shot from distance in the 61st minute. This proved decisive as Milan took all three points on home soil.
A Landmark Achievement in Serie A
With this accomplishment, Modric not only handed Milan the victory but also rewrote the Serie A record books. At 40 years and 5 days of age, he became the oldest midfielder to score in the competition’s history. The previous benchmark was set over six decades ago by Nils Liedholm, another AC Milan legend, who scored versus Inter on 26 March 1961 at 38 years and 169 days old.
40 – Luka Modric (40 years and 5 days) is the oldest midfielder to score a goal in the history of #SerieA, beating the record set by Nils Liedholm, also with the Rossoneri (38 years and 169 days on March 26, 1961 against Inter). Mature. pic.twitter.com/C76631WUuV
— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) September 14, 2025
| Player | Date of Record | Age at Goal | Club | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Modric | Recently | 40 years, 5 days | Milan | Bologna |
| Nils Liedholm | 26 March 1961 | 38 years, 169 days | Milan | Inter |
Outstanding Early Contributions for Milan
Modric reached this significant milestone less than a week after celebrating his 40th birthday, which he enjoyed with his new teammates at Milan. His performance earned him the Man of the Match accolade by both Serie A and the club alike. The 2018 Ballon d’Or recipient has featured in the starting eleven for all three of Milan’s league matches this campaign. In addition to his decisive effort against Bologna, he also provided an assist during the 2:0 victory over Lecce.
