Toni Kroos, a German professional footballer, was born on January 4, 1990, in the small city of Greifswald, Germany. He is a versatile midfielder who plays for Spanish club Real Madrid and the German national team, showcasing his exceptional vision, creativity, passing, and set-piece ability, earning him a reputation as one of the best midfielders in the world.
Kroos began his senior club career with Bayern Munich, making his debut at the age of 17 in 2007. However, he was sparingly used and opted for an 18-month loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen, where he became a key contributor. Upon his return to Bayern Munich in 2010, he became an indispensable part of the team, helping the club win several titles, including two consecutive league titles, a UEFA Champions League title, and two DFB-Pokal titles.
In 2014, Kroos moved to Real Madrid, where he became a vital part of the team under head coaches Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane. He played a crucial role in the club's three consecutive Champions League titles from 2015-16 to 2017-18 and was selected in the squad of the season each time. Kroos also contributed to the club's La Liga title in 2016-17 and was chosen for the team of the season.
Kroos has received numerous individual accolades, including being voted into both the FIFPro World XI and UEFA Team of the Year in 2016 and 2017, and has won further championships, including five FIFA Club World Cup titles. In 2018, he was named German Footballer of the Year by a selection of journalists and the publication kicker.
At the international level, Kroos has had a successful career with Germany, winning the Golden Player award and finishing as top goalscorer in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2006. He also won the Golden Ball award for best player at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2007. Kroos made his senior debut for Germany in 2010 and has since been a key player, appearing in every major tournament Germany has qualified for, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2016, and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Kroos has been instrumental in Germany's success, leading his country to victory in the 2014 World Cup, where he was the top assist provider and was selected to the All-Star team and Dream Team. He was also named German Player of the Year. At UEFA Euro 2016, Kroos was voted to the Team of the Tournament.
