Felix Kroos, born in 1991 in Greifswald on the Baltic Sea, concluded his professional soccer career in July 2021 at the age of 30. This decision was deliberate after spending 24 years playing football, including 13 years at the professional level. His career path began with youth soccer in Greifswald and Rostock, where he made his professional debut at 17. He then played for SV Werder Bremen for 5.5 years, 1. FC Union Berlin for 4.5 years, and Eintracht Braunschweig for one year.
Felix Kroos always placed great importance on strong identification with his club and the team concept. He was committed to boosting his teammates’ motivation and providing support. He enjoyed taking on leadership roles within the team, especially during challenging periods for the club. His notable experiences include achieving promotion to the Bundesliga with 1. FC Union Berlin in 2019, playing a Champions League match for SV Werder Bremen in 2011, and participating in several successful relegation battles in the top league. Additionally, he faced two relegations from the 2nd Bundesliga with Hansa Rostock and Eintracht Braunschweig, which were significant but difficult moments in his career.
Felix Kroos topics:
- Assuming responsibility and leading a team
- Managing public pressure
- Team spirit, motivation, and success
- Crisis management in professional football
Throughout his career, Felix Kroos has consistently dealt with public pressure stemming from two main factors. Firstly, he was regarded as one of the top talents in his age group across Germany, representing all national youth teams up to the U21 level for the DFB. Secondly, he was often compared to his older brother Toni Kroos, who continues to have a prominent international career. Over time, Felix has developed personally in how he manages this pressure.
Currently, Felix Kroos and his brother host Germany’s most successful and widely followed soccer podcast, “Einfach mal Luppen,” which also featured a unique TV format on Magenta TV during the 2022 World Cup. Felix serves as an ambassador for the Toni Kroos Foundation and is a respected football expert on television.
Felix Kroos is available for interviews, panel discussions, and as a guest speaker.
