Toni Kroos (born 4 January 1990) is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, he was known for his vision, pinpoint precision passing, crossing, and set-piece ability. Kroos played mainly as a central midfielder and occasionally played as a defensive midfielder. He is (along with Thomas Müller) the most decorated German football player, having won 34 trophies over his 17 year career.
Luka Modrić (pronounced [lûːka mǒːdritɕ] born 9 September 1985) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and captains both La Liga club Real Madrid and the Croatia national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, and as the greatest Croatian footballer ever. He primarily plays as a central midfielder but can also play as an attacking midfielder. He has announced that he will depart Real Madrid after the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.