Toni Kroos Named Germany's Player of the Year

Toni Kroos has been awarded Germany's Player of the Year for the 2023-24 season, marking the second time he has received this honor, with his first win in 2018. The accolade, presented by the German Sports Journalists' Association and Kicker magazine, reflects Kroos' significant contributions to Real Madrid, where he helped the team secure both the UEFA Champions League and La Liga titles during his final season. He garnered 285 votes, surpassing Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz (246 votes) and Granit Xhaka (66 votes). Kroos announced his retirement following Germany's exit from the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-finals against Spain, the eventual champions. In related news, Xabi Alonso won the Coach of the Year award after leading Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga title and a domestic double. Alonso received 503 votes, showcasing a dominant season for his team, which ended Bayern Munich's long-standing title reign.