Ranking the 9 best midfielders of the 21st Century

Man United vs Juventus midfield battle.
Man United vs Juventus midfield battle.

#6 Toni Kroos

Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid - UEFA Super Cup
Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid - UEFA Super Cup

Toni Kroos is considered by many as the modern maestro in midfield. He is a versatile midfielder who can play in several positions as per the situation. Being calm and composed in possession, Kroos is an excellent passer who can switch the ball from one wing to the other, is a dominant long-range shooter, likes to join the attack, plays accurate through balls to split the opposition's defense and hence create goalscoring opportunities for the strikers. He also is responsible for breaking the opposition play and regaining the ball for his team.

In his career so far, Kroos has won 4 Champions League titles, 1 La Liga, 3 Bundesliga titles and the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. These statistics make him one of the most decorated midfielders currently playing at his best for both Real Madrid as well as for Germany.

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