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EURO 2024 Best XI: The Ultimate Team of the Tournament
Spain have won their fourth European title as EURO 2024 comes to a close — so it’s time to look back on the players that lit up the past month. Here’s our Euro 2024 Best XI, featuring only those who made four or more appearances.
Goalkeeper
- Giorgi Mamardashvili, 7.6 (Georgia): Georgia was one of the surprise packages, reaching to the round of 16 where they were knocked out by Spain. Mamardashvili was key, making 29 saves over four matches.
Defence
- Joao Cancelo, 7.8 (Portugal): Portugal were eliminated by France in the quarter-finals but Cancelo caught the eye with his modern interpretation of what a right-back can do.
- Pepe, 7.7 (Portugal): At potentially his last major tournament, Pepe impressed with 34 ball recoveries for Portugal’s rearguard effort.
- Aymeric Laporte, 7.6 (Spain): Laporte proved he can excel at this level. He made 24 clearances over six games as Spain became European champions again.
- Nuno Mendes, 8.1 (Portugal): Mendes was exceptional down Portugal’s left flank. He combined quick thinking and quick feet with his football skills.
Midfield
- Fabian Ruiz, 7.8 (Spain): Ruiz led Spain to the title with his range of passing and two goals from midfield. He was the key man in their success.
- Jude Bellingham, 7.9 (England): Bellingham had a slow start but grew into the tournament. His highlights included a stunning overhead kick against Slovakia and an assist in the final.
- Dani Olmo, 7.7 (Spain): Olmo stepped up in Pedri’s absence with three goals and two assists. His goal-line clearance in the final was crucial for Spain.
Attack
- Lamine Yamal, 7.7 (Spain): 17-year-old Lamine Yamal scored an absolute goal against France and played his part throughout, making him a star for now and years to come.
- Kylian Mbappe, 7.9 (France): Despite playing through a broken nose, Kylian Mbappe led the team with a goal and two assists. It wasn’t quite enough for France this summer.
- Jamal Musiala, 8.3 (Germany): Musiala lit up Euro 2024 for Germany, scoring three times. However, the tournament ended without a title heading to Munich.
Conclusion
Euro 2024 has been an incredible showcase of talent and moments that will live long in fans hearts; these players in this Euro 2024 Best XI haven’t just shown what they can do but have dragged their teams along with them every step of the way.