His journey rich in trophies in the Spanish capital allowed him to win four liga titles and five UEFA champions leagues during a decade of domination.
His decision to retire in 2024 left a void in the Madrid club, alongside his former partner Luka Modric.
Modric, Kroos and Casemiro were the pillars of the success of Real Madrid in Spain and Europe, and he is considered one of the greatest fields of all time.
However, before the Clasico against Barcelona on May 11, the 35 -year -old praised a former rival.
Barcelona is currently leading La Liga with four points ahead, Hansi Flick having already beaten Carlo Ancelotti three times this season, all competitions. The former Kroos team needs an exceptional match on the go to Catalonia.
Toni Kroos shocked by Pedri
The offensive trio of Flick, composed of Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, shone the whole season, catalysts of their hat -trick in 2025.
However, despite the current rating of these three players for the Ballon d'Or, Kroos is clear on the identity of the key player in Barça, and not surprisingly, it is another midfielder.
“Pedri is the best in the world in his post”he said in his podcast “Einfach Mal Luppen”, quoted by Marca.
Kroos appreciates Pedri
“For me, a player like Pedri is more important than Lamine Yamal, Raphinha or Lewandowski. They are the ones who decide on the outcome of the matches.
Pedri is a missing player when he does not play, whatever the opponent. He is not content to score goals, he is not content to deliver assists. It offers solutions.
I observed Pedri this season, and just in the Champions League, he dominates his opponents in each match!
It is not like with Messi, where we see its speed of movement. Pedri does not seem so fast, but it really is. And it is fast because it is easy to play! »»
