Biography
Who is Toni Kroos?
Early life and family
Toni Kroos was born on January 4, 1990, in Greifswald, Germany. His mother, Birgit Kämmer, was an East German national badminton champion, and his father, Roland, worked as a football manager. He grew up alongside his younger brother, Felix Kroos, who also pursued a career as a professional football player.
During his childhood, Toni spent a significant amount of time practicing football while attending school. He eventually started playing for local club Greifswalder SC before moving on to the youth setup at Hansa Rostock. His dedication to the sport laid the foundation for his future professional career.
Club career and Bayern Munich
Toni joined Bayern Munich's youth setup in 2006 and was promoted to the senior team for the 2007-08 season at the age of 17. He made his debut on September 26, 2007, against Energie Cottbus, providing two assists after coming on as a substitute. Later, he spent time on loan at Bayer Leverkusen to gain regular first-team experience, where he established himself as a key contributor and earned player of the month awards.
After returning to Bayern Munich, Toni became a regular starter in the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and Champions League. He was an important member of the treble-winning squad during the 2012-13 season. During his time with Bayern, he won multiple Bundesliga titles and a UEFA Champions League trophy before eventually moving on to a new club in Spain.
Real Madrid and international career
In July 2014, Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid announced the transfer of Toni Kroos. During his time in Madrid, he won numerous trophies, including four La Liga titles and five UEFA Champions League trophies. He was consistently recognized for his precise passing and vision on the pitch, earning selections to various team of the year lineups.
On the international stage, Toni made his senior debut for the Germany national team in 2010. He appeared in multiple major tournaments and helped Germany win the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where he was named in the All-Star Team and Dream Team. After a long and decorated career, he retired from professional football in 2024.
Birthday and age
Toni Kroos was born on January 4, 1990, which makes Toni 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Toni shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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