Height comparison
Luka Modrić vs Cristiano Ronaldo Height Comparison
Cristiano Ronaldo is 5.1 inches (13 cm) taller than Luka Modrić — about 7.6% taller.
- Luka Modrić
- 172 cm
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- 185 cm
- Difference
- 5.1 inches
- Percentage difference
- 7.6%
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Luka Modrić vs Cristiano Ronaldo in numbers
| Name | Feet / inches | Centimeters | Total inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Modrić | 5'8" | 172 cm | 67.7 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 6'1" | 185 cm | 72.8 |
| Difference | 13 cm | 5.1 |
Ratio: 1.076 · Percentage difference: 7.6%
Luka Modrić and Cristiano Ronaldo in other units
| Unit | Luka Modrić | Cristiano Ronaldo |
|---|---|---|
| Centimeters | 172 | 185 |
| Meters | 1.72 | 1.85 |
| Millimeters | 1,720 | 1,850 |
| Total inches | 67.72 | 72.83 |
| Feet (decimal) | 5.643 | 6.07 |
What does a height difference of 5.1 inches look like?
A difference of 5.1 inches is clearly visible. Standing face to face, the top of the shorter person's head is level with roughly the taller person's eyes or nose.
In everyday terms, 13 cm is about the length of a US dollar bill (15.6 cm).
Shoes change what you see. If only one person wears shoes that add about 2.5 cm, the visible gap becomes roughly 10.5 cm or 15.5 cm, depending on who is wearing them.
Where these heights come from
- Luka Modrić — Listed as 1,72m by AC Milan official website. (official listing) View the source
- Cristiano Ronaldo — Listed as 185 cm by UEFA.com Nations League player profile. (official listing) View the source
This is the height in an official roster or profile. Leagues and clubs measure their players, but listings are rarely updated after the first season and some were historically taken in shoes, so the figure can be a centimeter or two off.
How Luka Modrić and Cristiano Ronaldo rank among adults
Luka Modrić is taller than about 33% of adult men and 93% of adult women in the US.
Cristiano Ronaldo is taller than about 90% of adult men and 99% of adult women in the US.
Going from Luka Modrić to Cristiano Ronaldo moves you past roughly 57% of men and 6% of women — that is how much ground a 13 cm gap covers in the middle of the population.
Percentiles are estimated from the CDC averages, assuming heights follow a normal distribution with a standard deviation of about 7.6 cm for men and 7.1 cm for women. Real distributions differ slightly at the extremes.
Compared with average heights
- Luka Modrić is 3.3 cm shorter than the average US man (175.3 cm).
- Luka Modrić is 10.7 cm taller than the average US woman (161.3 cm).
- Cristiano Ronaldo is 9.7 cm taller than the average US man (175.3 cm).
- Cristiano Ronaldo is 23.7 cm taller than the average US woman (161.3 cm).
Averages: CDC anthropometric reference data for US adults, 2015–2018.
Frequently asked questions
Who is taller, Luka Modrić or Cristiano Ronaldo?
Cristiano Ronaldo is taller: 6'1" (185 cm) against 5'8" (172 cm), a difference of 13 cm.
How much taller is Cristiano Ronaldo than Luka Modrić?
Cristiano Ronaldo is 5.1 inches (13 cm) taller than Luka Modrić. The taller height is 7.6% greater, so on a chart drawn to scale it stands 1.076 times as tall.
How tall is Luka Modrić in centimeters?
Luka Modrić is 172 cm, or 67.7 inches in total.
How tall is Cristiano Ronaldo in centimeters?
Cristiano Ronaldo is 185 cm, or 72.8 inches in total.
Is a height difference of 5.1 inches noticeable?
A difference of 5.1 inches is clearly visible. Standing face to face, the top of the shorter person's head is level with roughly the taller person's eyes or nose.
What percentage of adults are shorter than Luka Modrić?
Luka Modrić is taller than about 33% of adult men and 93% of adult women in the US.
What percentage of adults are shorter than Cristiano Ronaldo?
Cristiano Ronaldo is taller than about 90% of adult men and 99% of adult women in the US.