#2 Toni Kroos
Just like Rodriguez, this German International also had a breakthrough World Cup in 2014 and he went all the way to win it.
As expected, Real started working on signing him from Bayern. Bayern was reluctant to sell him, but who can resist the charms of the Madrid side? All it cost Real was €25m to secure his signature, a bargain considering the talents of the former Bayern man.
He has been elemental for Real since his arrival. This strong and aggressive holding midfielder has struck up a formidable partnership with Casemiro in ensuring midfield dominance, his long rangers often causing headaches for the opponents.
Against Bayern, at Allianz Arena, he was a dominating figure as Real went on to score two away goals.
He has won two Champions League titles with Real and one with Bayern. Stockpiling a total of 184 appearances for Real, he is still an indispensable member of Los Blancos.