Toni Kroos announcing his retirement rocked the soccer world. The German international decided to hang up his boots at just 34 before spending his final playing days with his beloved nation in the UEFA 2024 Euro. As the Real Madrid star gears up to embrace retirement life, attention naturally turns to his personal life, particularly his relationship with his wife, German actress Jessica Kroos. Many are curious to know more about his significant other and the role she played in his iconic career.
Meet Jessica Kroos, German actress and Toni Kroos’ wife
Born on 5 June 1988, Jessica Farber, now Jessica Kroos, also originates from Greifswald, Germany’s fourth largest city. It is the same place where Toni was also born on January 4, 1990. Interestingly, Jessica is two years older than the Los Blancos star. So far, there is not much information about her parents and their lifestyle, but she has completed her education and majority of her childhood in Germany.
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Just like Toni, Jessica too, is a superstar, but in the entertainment industry. She is recognized as a television personality with roles in numerous projects and is a versatile individual who has explored diverse career paths. The 34-year-old has also established her own foundation. Additionally, Jessica is celebrated for her expertise as a fitness professional. She boasts over 187K followers on Instagram.
Both Jessica and Toni dated for quite a while until they tied the knot on June 15, 2015. The couple share two sons named Leon and Fin and one daughter named Amelie. In the Madrid star’s very own documentary, ‘Kroos,’ the midfielder’s wife made an interesting revelation about how the two love birds met each other: “Toni was 18, I was 20. I wouldn’t say it was love at first sight, but he is a wonderful man. Shortly afterwards, we met in Germany and began to be together.”
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In addition to balancing her career, Jessica plays a crucial role as a homemaker and has been a steadfast supporter of Toni throughout his illustrious career.
The story of how Toni Kroos’ wife changed his mind to stay at Real Madrid
Toni Kroos arrived at the Bernabeu in the summer of 2014 from Bayern Munich. Throughout the years, the World Cup winner has been one of the standout players for Real Madrid. Interestingly, years ago, as his contract was nearing expiration, Kroos contemplated leaving. However, his wife managed to persuade him to renew his contract. After he decided to stay, the player told ex-Madrid CEO, Jose Angel Sanchez: “My wife is happy.”
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In the film ‘Kroos,’ it was made quite evident that Toni’s relationship with Bayern Munich wasn’t good. Having arrived at the Allianz Arena in 2006, he was sent on loan to Bayer Leverkusen. However, his wife Jessica revealed that he didn’t want to return to Munich, as they weren’t keen to make Kroos one of the highest-paid players. This prompted the midfielder to join the Spanish capital, and the rest is history as he solidified his name as an icon in the club’s history.
