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subtype:lead END# « Previous: No. 35, Alexis Sanchez | Next: No. 33, Marco Reus »No. 34 Toni Kroos, Bayern Munich/Germany Why he's ranked: He is a sublime passer of the ball and wonderfully consistent in the midfield skirmishes, and it's a mystery why Bayern seem reluctant to give him the new contract he craves. He is comfortable with both feet and oozing with class, and his value will soar if his World Cup displays are as brilliant as most expect them to be. #INSERT
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caption: Kroos is on the cusp of becoming one of the world's top midfielders.END# Key stat: Scored his first two competitive international goals against Ireland during 2014 World Cup qualifying. What the experts say: "He's a throwback, an elegant playmaker from the time when the game was simpler and you had a midfielder who attacked and one who sat. He's the former, though he's been used in a variety of roles. Vision and the ability to thread the needle are his greatest assets, though he also chips in with a fair few goals. He's a finesse guy with the body of a player who could be more physical. Once he combines the two, he'll go to the next level." - Gabriele Marcotti Other articles:
- ESPN FC Blogs: Germany
- The countdown: Our Top 50 players of the World Cup « Previous: No. 35, Alexis Sanchez | Next: No. 33, Marco Reus »
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