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Toni Kroos is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the German national football team and La Liga Club Real Madrid.

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Toni Kroos is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the German national football team and La Liga Club Real Madrid. Kroos has been part of his teams’ domestic and international wins. He is regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world.

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Key Facts & Information

EARLY LIFE AND FAMILY

  • Toni Kroos was born on January 4, 1990 in Greifswald, East Germany.
  • Toni Kroos came from a family with a history in sports.
  • His father, Roland Kroos, was a former professional football coach who became a football coach.
  • His mother, Birgit Kammer. was a former German badminton player.
  • Growing up in a sports-loving family, Toni Kroos was an avid football enthusiast.
  • As part of his school’s football team, Kroos spent most of his time playing football.
  • Toni’s younger brother, Felix Kroos, is also a professional footballer.
  • Kroos’ father served as a mentor figure for him in football.
  • Kroos joined Greifswalder FC, a local football club, for whom he played until he was 17 years old.

BAYERN MUNICH AND BAYER LEVERKUSEN

  • After his time with Greifswalder, he joined the youth team of Bayern Munich, making his on-field debut in September 2007.
  • Kroos completely focused on his football training and minimized his efforts on academics.
  • Committed to a rigorous training, Kroos’ efforts yielded good results which made him eligible to make a place in the senior team of Bayern Munich.
  • Toni Kroos was the youngest player to have made it on the senior team of Bayern.
  • Kroos also became a player in the team selected to compete in the UEFA Champions League in 2008.
  • In January 2009, he joined Bayer Leverkusen to improve his skills and gain more experience.
  • He made 13 appearances throughout the 2008-09 season, ending the season by scoring one goal.
  • His performance significantly improved in the next season playing for Leverkusen.
  • He scored goals in all five matches he played.
  • He earned the title of Player of the Month award, both in December 2009 and January 2010.
  • Kroos grew to be a greatly competitive player in the field, appearing in 33 matches in which he scored nine goals and registered a dozen assists.
  • In the summer of 2010, on the expiration of his loan period with Bayern Leverkusen, Kroos was acquired back by Bayern Munich.
  • He had an exceptional 2012–2013 season playing for Bayern Munich.
  • In the first five matches of Bundesliga, Kroos netted four goals.
  • He helped his team win the Bundesliga title in 2014.

REAL MADRID

  • In July 2014, Real Madrid officially announced that they signed Toni Kroos to their team until 2020.
  • The official signing fee was not disclosed, but there were rumours that it was around 24 to 30 million Euros.
  • Kroos made his debut for Real Madrid in a match against Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup on August 12, 2014.
  • Real Madrid won that tournament.
  • As one of Real Madrid’s midfielders, Kroos played a crucial role in his team’s 22 consecutive wins toward the end of the year.
  • He also made a significant contribution for Real Madrid winning the 2014 FIFA Club World Cup.
  • By the end of the tournament, he was selected in the UEFA Team of the Year and the FIFpro World XI team.
  • In the 2015–2016 season, Real Madrid’s manager Zinedine Zidane supported and praised Kroos as he continued to be the team’s key midfield player.
  • Real Madrid won the 2015–16 Champions League, which was Kroos’ second time winning the Champions League trophy.
  • Kroos became the first German football player in history to have won two Champions League trophies playing for two different teams.
  • On October 12, 2016, Kroos signed a new contract with Real Madrid which was further extended until 2022.
  • By the end of the 2016-17 season, he was once again included in the FIFPro World XI and the UEFA Team of the Year.
  • Kroos later assisted Real Madrid in defending their title in the 2016–17 Champions League.
  • He became the first German player to win the Champions League trophy three times.
  • During the 2017–18 UEFA Champions League, Kroos made twelve appearances.

NATIONAL TEAM

  • Kroos’ outstanding performances earned him a place in the national German squad.
  • An accurate display of his skills was when he scored five goals throughout the Under-17 World Cup tournament in 2007.
  • By the end of the tournament, he was awarded with the Golden Ball, an award given to the best player of the tournament.
  • In January 2010, he was officially selected to play on the senior national team for the 2010 World Cup.
  • At 20 years old, he made his senior debut for Germany in 2010, and appeared in five major tournaments.
  • Kroos helped Germany win the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
  • He was voted to the All-Star Team, Dream Team, and German Player of the Year in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
  • At the 2016 UEFA European Football Championship, he was included in the Team of the Tournament.

PERSONAL LIFE

  • Toni Kroos married his long-time girlfriend Jessica Farber on June 13, 2015.
  • The couple has two sons and one daughter: Leon, Fin, and Amelie.
  • Despite being one of the most celebrated and successful football players, Toni enjoys a private family life in their mansion in Mallorca, Spain.

Toni Kroos Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about Toni Kroos across 22 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Toni Kroos worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about Toni Kroos who is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the German national football team and La Liga Club Real Madrid. Kroos has been part of his teams’ domestic and international wins. He is regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

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  • Career Highlights
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