In the world of soccer.
Golden Globe Award
is an honor that every player dreams of. For Real Madrid's midfield maestro
Kroes (name)
For example, despite the challenges he faces, he still has a chance to take home the award at some point in his career.
Looking back at the history of the last two decades or so, we can see that there are really not many cases of center-back players winning the Ballon d'Or, with the most talked-about ones being Cannavaro in 2006 and Modric in 2018. In contrast, forward players, especially attacking midfielders and strikers, tend to be more likely to be favorites for the Ballon d'Or. This is because their goals and assists stats are usually brighter and more appealing to spectators and judges.
Kroos' job as a backfield organizer is often less visible. He is tasked with organizing, co-coordinating, marshaling and scheduling, all of which are integral to the running of the team, but are not as likely to be as impressive as scoring goals. Additionally, Kroos is low key and unassuming, which makes him less visible in the public eye than strikers who are often in the headlines.
Nonetheless, Cross' performance on the field is impeccable. His stats such as pass success rate and interception rate, while they may not be compelling enough to the casual viewer, are exactly what he is worth to those who really know the game. The problem, however, is that these details tend to be recognized only among fans who have been following the game for a long time, while for those who watch the game occasionally, they may be more inclined to judge a player's ability based on the number of goals he scores.
Kroos' performance will undoubtedly be greatly scrutinized in the upcoming Euro, if Germany wins the tournament. However, given his position and style of play, he is perhaps less likely to win best player than his teammate Musiala. The latter, as an attacking player, is more likely to be in the spotlight by scoring or assisting key goals in the tournament.
As for the year-end Ballon d'Or, that depends a lot on luck and timing. If Kroos is able to play well at key moments while being recognized by the jury and the fans, it is entirely possible that he will win the honor. But at the same time, he will face stiff competition from young players like Vinicius. Vinicius could well be a strong contender for the Ballon d'Or if his performance in the Copa America is good enough.
In short, for Kroos to win the Ballon d'Or, he needs not only his own hard work and outstanding performance, but also the support of his teammates and a certain amount of luck. In this process, his low profile and focus may become his biggest advantage, because it is these qualities that allow him to quietly contribute to the team on the pitch. Regardless of the final result, Kroos' career has been brilliant enough, and every pass and every run he makes adds to the sport of soccer.
