Former Germany midfielder Toni Kroos, one of the finest midfielders of his generation, has revealed his all-time greatest football XI following his retirement in 2024.
The six-time Champions League winner built his career with Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and a loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen, experiencing some of the best talent of the past two decades.
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Kroos’ selection spans eras and nationalities, reflecting his admiration for both technical skill and football intelligence.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer starts between the sticks, while Bayern legend Philipp Lahm occupies right-back. The centre-back duo consists of Paolo Maldini and Sergio Ramos, with Marcelo at left-back.
Midfield Maestros And Attacking Stars
In midfield, Kroos chose Luka Modric as his trusted partner and paired him with Zinedine Zidane for flair and control.
Lionel Messi is deployed as the attacking midfielder, while Ronaldinho takes the right-wing role.
The front three are completed by strikers Ronaldo Nazario and Cristiano Ronaldo, forming a dream attacking trio alongside Ronaldinho.
Kroos explained that his selections were based on both talent and the impact these players had on the game.
Kroos’ XI reflects a blend of defensive solidity, midfield mastery, and attacking brilliance.
From Neuer’s command of the penalty area to Messi and Ronaldinho’s creativity, and Ronaldo and Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal-scoring prowess, the team represents a lifetime of footballing admiration from one of the sport’s most accomplished midfielders.
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