Toni Kroos, a seasoned central midfielder for Real Madrid, remains somewhat of an anomaly in La Liga - an orchestra conductor with an impressive command of the middle third of the pitch. His spectral presence, with an authoritative control of the midfield, ensures that even at the age of 34, he remains a formidable force in the Spanish elite.
Kroos enjoys some truly outstanding attributes; chief among them is his remarkable ability to retain and recover possession - a trait which places him amongst the top performers in La Liga. This, coupled with his exceptionally creative prowess - a testament to his ability in carving out opportunities for his teammates - distinguishes him as a bonafide game-changer.
Notably, Kroos also possesses a remarkable virtuosity in passing that sets him remarkably apart. His accelerated progressive passing skill and knack for a pinpoint accurate pass, which in essence translates to full control of the ball, etches his name in golden words amongst the best in the league.
However, it's not all peachy for the German maestro. While his goal efficiency and goal threat aren't necessarily poor, they don't quite reach the dizzying heights of his passing and ball retention abilities - notable areas for potential improvement.
Furthermore, Kroos' low fouls committed and yellow cards record suggests he remains a disciplined defensive midfielder who is adept at guiding the game without resorting to physical intensity or reckless challenges. But his low successful dribbles per 90 indicate that he relies more on his intellectual capacity rather than agility.
All things considered, Kroos continues to be an invaluable component of Real Madrid's midfield, and his reigning dominance in passing and ball retention makes him a name to be reckoned with, even at the sunset of his career.
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In the 2023-2024 season, Toni Kroos took 35 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.62, averaging 0.05 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 1 goals from 29 shots. A 3.45% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 6 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.04 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
