Khel Now logo
HomeSportsOLYMPICS 2024Live Score
Advertisement

World Football

Toni Kroos: Full career in numbers

Published at :July 6, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Modified at :July 6, 2024 at 3:00 AM
Post Featured Image

Ajay Gandhar


Kroos retires from football following Germany’s loss to Spain.

Toni Kroos, the German midfielder, has ended his football career following Germany’s exit from Euro 2024. The host nation lost to Spain in the quarter-finals, with a 2-1 score after extra time at Stuttgart’s Mercedes-Benz Arena.

The match was close. Spain’s Dani Olmo scored first in the second half. Germany’s Florian Wirtz equalized late, forcing extra time. Just as the game was about to head to penalties, Mikel Merino scored for Spain, ending Germany’s run and Toni Kroos’s career.

Toni Kroos, 34, had announced he would retire after Euro 2024. After the game, he simply said, “It’s time,” marking the end of his successful career.

For the past decade, Kroos played for Real Madrid. He was known for precise passing and calm play. His career numbers are impressive: 832 total games, 80 goals, and many titles. These include six Champions League wins, six Club World Cups, five UEFA Super Cups, four La Liga titles, and a World Cup with Germany.

Toni Kroos started at Bayern Munich, winning several German titles. He moved to Real Madrid in 2014, where he became a key player. At Madrid, he formed a strong midfield with Luka Modric and Casemiro. This group was crucial in Madrid winning three straight Champions League titles from 2016 to 2018.

For Germany, Kroos was equally important. He was part of the team that won the 2014 World Cup. He played well in many major tournaments for his country.

In Euro 2024, Kroos helped Germany reach the quarter-finals. Despite his efforts, the team couldn’t win the tournament on home soil.

Kroos’s style of play set him apart. He could control the game’s pace and make accurate long passes. These skills made him one of the best midfielders of his time. His career spans success at club and international levels. At Bayern, he showed early promise. At Real Madrid, he became a world-class player. For Germany, he was a consistent performer in big games.

Kroos leaves a lasting impact on football. His vision, passing ability, and leadership on the field influenced how midfielders play. He won nearly every major title in club and international football.

Toni Kroos: Career in numbers

  • Total Games: 832
  • Goals: 80
  • Champions League Titles: 6
  • Club World Cup Titles: 6
  • UEFA Super Cup Titles: 5
  • LaLiga Titles: 4
  • Supercopa de España Titles: 4
  • Bundesliga Titles: 3
  • DFB-Pokal Titles: 3
  • DFL-Supercup Title: 1
  • Copa del Rey Title: 1
  • FIFA World Cup Title: 1

For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.

Advertisement