Overview

• The former Germany midfielder will be the first professional footballer to receive Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s highest state honor.
• Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig praised his social engagement and confirmed invitations for numerous young athletes.
• Kroos enjoyed a decorated career with six Champions League titles and a 2014 World Cup victory before retiring after Euro 2024.
• His foundation has supported the Leuchtturm children’s and youth hospice in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and various families nationwide.
• The award ceremony reflects Kroos’s enduring ties to his hometown and his contributions to the local community.