Toni Kroos Names Carlo Ancelotti as His Best Coach

Toni Kroos has named Carlo Ancelotti as his best coach, following their successful time together at Real Madrid.

Kroos played under several top head coaches, including Louis Van Gaal, Jupp Heynckes, Pep Guardiola, and Zinedine Zidane.

However, it was Ancelotti who made the biggest impact on Kroos, with the German midfielder praising the Italian's coaching style and trust in his players.

Kroos recently said: "Carlo Ancelotti is the best as far as I'm concerned."

He spoke highly of Ancelotti when picking his ultimate XI with website idman & Biz, selecting the Italian coach alongside players like Sergio Ramos and Luka Modric.

The two were together at Real Madrid from 2014-15 and then again from 2021-24, winning three Champions League titles and two La Liga titles.

Kroos appreciated the freedom Ancelotti gave him, saying: "Working with Carlo Ancelotti was a truly wonderful experience. He always gave us the freedom and didn't tell us what we should or shouldn't do, because he trusted our quality and instinct."

This approach allowed Kroos to control the tempo of games and make tactical decisions on the pitch.

Kroos' time with Ancelotti was a highlight of his career, which included five Champions League titles, a World Cup, and numerous domestic trophies.

He announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 34, after winning the La Liga title with Real Madrid and reaching the Champions League final.

Kroos' decision to retire was not a shock, given his desire to go out at the top of his game and not be a burden to his team.

He will be remembered as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, with a successful career that included many notable achievements.

The partnership between Kroos and Ancelotti will be remembered as one of the most successful in recent football history, with their time together at Real Madrid yielding numerous titles and accolades.