The Real Madrid star player and German athlete Toni Kroos has announced his retirement from football after ten exceptional years in the sport. The news came out last Tuesday, and the fans are still in shock.

However, Kroos, who is only 34, believes this is the right time to retire, given that he always wanted to bid farewell at a time when he could leave behind a good legacy. Given that Toni Kroos has made his decision, and Euro Champions 2024 would be his last season, let us jump into a thread of the times the star athlete began his career and his performance up until today.

Toni Kroos Biography

Born on January 4th, 1990, in Greifswald, Germany, Toni Kroos is a professional football player who plays for the German national team and is also an exceptional part of the Spanish football club Real Madrid. The man has been an asset to every team he has been a part of, and his journey has indeed been incredible. Here is everything you should know about him:

Background

Toni Kroos was born an athlete, and his skills were evident from a young age. He became a member of the German youth team very early on and was also claimed as the best player at the 2006 UEFA European Under-17 championship. Moreover, at the tender age of 17, not only did he become a member of Bayern Munch's first team, but he also won the gold ball in the 2007 FIFA Under-17 World Cup.

Debut

Toni's debut match was for Bayern's senior team in 2007 when he was 17 years old. In his debut match, his team defeated Energie Cottbus by a score of 5-0, and Toni managed to net two goals within 18 minutes of his involvement in the game as a substitute.

In 2010, Toni Kroos then made his debut at an international level for the German National team.

Rise to Glory

Not only did Toni Kroos make his debut in 2010, but it was also the year his side reached the semi-finals of the World Cup 2010. The team again saw themselves playing the semis at the UEFA Euro 2012, and from here, the eights of glory in Toni Kroos's fresh career began.

Toni's performance in the 2014 World Cup, which Germany won, was excellent. He also won the tournament's Assist Leader award. Toni performed amazingly at club levels and holds a reputation for being one of the best midfielders in the world.

Toni Kroos's Thoughts on Commencing His Career

Given that you have just read some information on Toni Kroos's career and how he has displayed phenomenal sportsmanship over the years, we are sure you'd want to know how he feels about announcing the end of his career, right?

For every sportsman, the game they play becomes their life. Hence, when the decision to bid goodbye comes, it takes a lot of time for them to make it. Commencing a career is hard, but hard choices like these are important to make in the world of football.

According to the 34-year-old German Footballer, the decision was tough for him. However, the timing somehow felt perfect. He had been giving it much thought for months, weighing the pros and cons, and finally decided to go through with it.

Toni, after playing for ten years, wanted to leave at a time when he was at the peak of his abilities. He believed that choosing the right time is not easy, and from the many examples he had seen, this time can be missed out on very quickly, too.

On this podcast, which he hosts with his brother, Toni went on to say that he never wanted to end his career in a way that his club, fans, and the people around him had to tell him that it was enough or that he'd be benched down for two-three years before he retires.

He also knew that if he wanted to end his career, it would only be playing for Real Madrid and nowhere else. Hence, he finally decided to retire when he felt the timing was right.

Kroos also thanked everyone who welcomed him to the football world with open arms and helped him, especially his Madridistas, who showed him affection and love from the first day.

How Does Real Madrid Feel About His Decision?

Real Madrid did know about Toni's retirement thought process, but the decision still came to them as a bit of a shock. The athlete has been a true asset to the team, and according to Real Madrid, they were not ready to let him go just yet.

Madrid also sent out a statement on Tuesday, in which they wrote about Toni Kroos ending his career as a professional footballer once the 2024 European Championship ends. The club went on to express their gratitude and affection for the star player and someone who is and will always be a part of Real Madrid's history. According to Madrid, Toni is one of the greatest legends of the club and one of the most fundamental players in the 122-year-long history of Madrid.

Toni Kroos entered Real Madrid in 2014 and has defended the shirt and badge with great honor for the past ten years. He will always be remembered for the sportsmanship he displayed both on and off the field.

Conclusion

The German football team is excellent, and Real Madrid is a well-known name. However, one player who has led both these names to success is Toni Kroos. As the star player brings an end to his career, we hope this article on his football legacy and his approach to retirement was a fun read for you. We wish Toni Kroos happy and fulfilled years after his retirement and thank him for leaving a wonderful legacy behind.