Toni Kroos heaps praise on Jude Bellingham

Tony Kroos and Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid CF celebrate after Vinicius Junior (not pictured) scored the goal of 0-2 during the 2023/2024 Champions League Final football match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madri CF at Wembley stadium. London (England), June 1st, 2024. (Photo by Cesare Purini/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images) Real Madrid legend and six-time UEFA Champions League winner Toni Kroos has shared his thoughts on former teammate Jude Bellingham after the star midfielder took the World Cup by storm with a stellar performance against Croatia.

class="has-text-align-none">“Jude Bellingham is one of my absolute favorite players. He has everything to show. He can be an incredibly complete player who can be the best in his position. He has all the attributes for it. He has an incredible understanding of the game,” said Kroos.

class="has-text-align-none">“He has the physicality to hold his own in defensive duels. He has a good finish with his left, right foot, and head. He goes into the box and understands the game. He has a great mentality. I don’t know if people notice it, but I am a big fan of his,” the World Cup winner with Germany in 2014 added.

class="has-text-align-none">Jude Bellingham and Toni Kroos only shared one season at Real Madrid when they won the LaLiga and Champions League double. Kroos retired shortly after that.