Felix Kroos
A technically gifted midfielder who carved out a solid career in the Bundesliga, often stepping out of his more famous brother's shadow.
Born 1991 (age 35)·German footballer·Birthday: March 12·Millennials
Biography
Felix Kroos began his football journey in the youth system of Hansa Rostock, the same club where his older brother Toni started. Unlike his sibling, who became a global star, Felix's path was one of steady, unflashy professionalism. He made his professional debut for Rostock in 2009 and later moved to Werder Bremen, where he spent the bulk of his career, often as a reliable squad player. A versatile and intelligent central midfielder known for his precise passing, he also had spells with Union Berlin and Eintracht Braunschweig. While he never reached the senior German national team, he was a consistent performer at various youth levels. His career is a testament to the dedication required to succeed at the top level, even without the fanfare that followed his family name. He retired in 2021, having made over 200 appearances in Germany's top two divisions.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Felix was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Felix Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Felix's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made over 150 Bundesliga appearances across his career with Werder Bremen and Union Berlin.
- Represented Germany at every youth level from U16 to U21.
- Helped Union Berlin secure promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time in the club's history during the 2018-19 season.
Did You Know?
He is the younger brother of Real Madrid and Germany star Toni Kroos.
He and his brother Toni are one of few sibling pairs to have faced each other in a Bundesliga match.
He retired from professional football at the age of 30 to pursue a career outside the sport.
“I always tried to do my job reliably, to be a stable point for the team.”
