Toni Kroos
German footballer, FIFA World Cup winner
Born
January 4th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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This footballer played for Bayern Munich and later Real Madrid after joining in 2014. During a career characterized by technical skill and vision, contributions to Real Madrid included multiple UEFA Champions League titles. Played a vital role in the German national team that won the 2014 FIFA World Cup, showcasing exceptional passing and control throughout the tournament. As a central midfielder, influenced many matches with pivotal performances in both domestic and international competitions.
Won FIFA World Cup in 2014 with Germany
Secured UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid
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