“I like to create chances, to shoot when I play farther forward, but I ...” — Toni Kroos Quote

“I like to create chances, to shoot when I play farther forward, but I also like playing deeper, as you have more time on the ball.”

“Sure, it's nice to get appreciation from the outside. But generally, I don't think personal accolades are appropriate in football.”

“Emotions always play a part, especially on Champions League nights at the Bernabeu.”

“I've had mental errors before while not shooting the ball well and while shooting the ball well, and vice versa. So I can't compound one on top of the other. It's just a matter of getting out of the groove of shooting bad and just staying more locked in.”

“In England, you might have a possession game of six v. six, and it's like headless chickens: people running around everywhere just trying to keep the ball and be strong in tackles. But in Spain, you always stay in your position. You're still in your shape for every drill.”