Toni Kroos is a footballer recognized for his precise passing and strategic midfield play, having achieved significant success with top clubs and his national team. After winning the Golden Player award at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2006 and the Golden Ball at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2007, Toni Kroos went on to make his senior debut for Bayern Munich in 2007. Following an 18-month loan spell at fellow Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen from 2009-2010 where he became a key player, Kroos returned to Bayern Munich in 2010 as an indispensable part of the team. During his tenure, he secured significant club silverware, including three Bundesliga titles (2008, 2013, 2014), two DFB-Pokal titles (2013, 2014), and a UEFA Champions League title in 2013, complemented by a FIFA Club World Cup title in the same year.
He also secured additional FIFA Club World Cup titles with Real Madrid (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022). His exceptional contributions were recognized with the Golden Player Man Award in 2024 and another selection to the FIFA FIFPro World XI in 2024. Furthermore, he was honored as the GQ German Athlete of the Year in 2019. Toni Kroos announced his retirement from club and international football after UEFA Euro 2024, concluding a professional career that amassed an impressive 34 trophies.