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TOURNAMENT RECAP: EURO 2024

In our analysis, we evaluate all the players who played in the Euro 2024. In other words, we evaluate and filter the best performers in the league. Assessing all the positions, coupled with the evaluation of a lot of factors and indicators in their games, we can generate the ratings for the players performances. As a matter of fact, in this type of analysis, the type of formation played doesnt influence or limit the ratings system.

GOALKEEPERS (GKs):

  1. Jan Oblak (Slovenia)
  2. Mike Maignan (France)
  3. Koen Casteels (Belgium)
  4. Kasper Schmeichel (Denmark)
  5. Giorgi Mamardashvili (Georgia)

With some great performances, Jan Oblak is the best performing Goalkeeper. While playing for Slovenia, Oblak was solid and stable in goal. As shown above, France’s Mike Maignan finished in second place on the average rating list ahead of Belgium’s GK Koen Casteels, Denmark’s GK Kasper Schmeichel & Georgia’s GK Giorgi Mamardashvili.

CENTRE-BACKS (CBs):

  1. Pepe (Portugal)
  2. Rúben Dias (Portugal)
  3. Josip Šutalo (Croatia)
  4. Riccardo Calafiori (Italy)
  5. Strahinja Pavlović (Serbia)

In terms of the Centre-Backs, the top part is stacked with quality players: as a matter of fact, at 41 years of age, Pepe leads the list of the best Centre-Backs in the Euro 2024. Equally, we can see that his teammate Rúben Dias, Josip Šutalo, Riccardo Calafiori & Strahinja Pavlović had a really good tournament.

RIGHT-BACKS (RBs) & RIGHT WING-BACKS (RWBs):

  1. Joshua Kimmich (Germany)
  2. João Cancelo (Portugal)
  3. Jules Koundé (France)
  4. Žan Karničnik (Slovenia)
  5. Kyle Walker (England)

As a result of his great performances for Germany, Joshua Kimmich has the highest average rating as a Right-Back. At the same time, behind him, we spot more players with a great Euro like Jules Koundé & Žan Karničnik.

LEFT-BACKS (RBs) & LEFT WING-BACKS (RWBs):

  1. Nuno Mendes (Portugal)
  2. Ferdi Kadioglu (Türkiye)
  3. Marc Cucurella (Spain)
  4. Theo Hernández (France)
  5. Michel Aebischer (Switzerland)

As shown above, in a top section filled with great players, Nuno Mendes archived the highest average ratings among Left-Backs and Left Wing-Backs in the Euro 2024. Being, without doubt, one of the best players at this tournament, Marc Cucurella finished in third on this list. To conclude, we can see that Marc Cucurella is ahead of France’s Theo Hernández & Switzerland’s Michel Aebischer but behind Türkiye’s Ferdi Kadioglu.

DEFENSIVE-MIDS (DMs) & CENTRAL-MIDS (CMs):

  1. Dani Olmo (Spain)
  2. Fabián Ruiz (Spain)
  3. Declan Rice (England)
  4. N’Golo Kanté (France)
  5. Timi Elšnik (Slovenia)

With some great performances, Dani Olmo was one of the best performing players in the tournament. While playing for Spain, Fabián Ruiz also had a really solid tournament, even contributing with important goals and assists. As shown above, Declan Rice, N’Golo Kanté & Timi Elšnik finish the Top 5.

ATTACKING-MIDS (AMs):

  1. Jude Bellingham (England)
  2. Xavi Simons (Netherlands)
  3. Christoph Baumgartner (Austria)
  4. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)
  5. Christian Eriksen (Denmark)

In terms of the Attacking-Midfielders, they all have a lot of quality: as a matter of fact, Jude Bellingham leads the list of the best Attacking-Mids in the Euro 2024. Equally, we can see that Xavi Simons, Kevin De Bruyne & Christian Eriksen had great impact on their National Team.

RIGHT-WINGERS (RWs):

  1. Bernardo Silva (Portugal)
  2. Lamine Yamal (Spain)
  3. Jamal Musiala (Germany)
  4. Ousmane Dembélé (France)
  5. Bukayo Saka (England)

As a result of his great impact in Spain’s style of play, Lamine Yamal has the second highest average rating as a Right-Winger but with 3 more games. At the same time, behind him, we can see more players with great performaces for their NT: Jamal Musiala (Germany), Ousmane Dembélé (France) & Bukayo Saka (England).

LEFT-WINGERS (LWs):

  1. Jamal Musiala (Germany)
  2. Florian Wirtz (Germany)
  3. Cody Gakpo (Netherlands)
  4. Nico Williams (Spain)
  5. Jeremy Doku (Belgium)

As shown above, in a top section with great players, Jamal Musiala archived the highest average ratings among Left-Wingers. Being, without doubt, one of the most skillfull players to watch, Jamal Musiala was one of the best young talents in the Euro 2024. To conclude, we can see that Musiala is ahead of his teammate Florian Wirtz, Netherlands’s Cody Gakpo, Spain’s Nico Williams & Belgium’s Jeremy Doku.

CENTRE-FOWARDS (CFs):

  1. Kylian Mbappé (France)
  2. Kai Havertz (Germany)
  3. Georges Mikautadze (Georgia)
  4. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
  5. Memphis Depay (Netherlands)

Considered one of the best players in the World, Kylian Mbappé has the highest average rating among all Centre-Fowards in the Euro 2024. As a result of their performances, the Centre-Fowards list has a lot of quality players but with a not so great tournament.

MOTM LEADERBOARD:

TOP PLAYERS IN THE EURO 2024

All things considered, the Euro 2024 had some of the best players in the World. Therefore, we can say that this Top 5 List features some incredible players like the youngster Lamine Yamal & Spain’s Dani Olmo.

BEST YOUNG PLAYERS IN THE EURO 2024

All things considered, the Euro 2024 was a great tournament for the Young (and Great) Players. Therefore, this list presents & features some incredible young talents like Lamine Yamal from Spain, Jamal Musiala from Germany & Arda Güler from Türkiye. As shown above, Jude Bellingham has great competition for the future!

MVP LIST – EURO 2024

TOP PLAYERS PER NATIONAL TEAM IN THE EURO 2024

TEAM OF THE TOURNAMENT – EURO 2024:

First thing to remember, for the Team of the Tournament, some choices are clearly consensual. Based on the whole tournament, players like Dani Olmo, Fábian Ruiz & Lamine Yamal are unanimous choices. Nevertheless, there are some other interesting choices. Despite not being in this team, Marc Cucurella & Nico Williams also deserve a shout-out!

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GROUP STAGE REVIEW: EURO 2024

In summary, our analysis evaluates all the players who played in the Group Stage of Euro 2024. In other words, we evaluate and filter the best performers in the league. Assessing all the positions, coupled with the evaluation of a lot of factors and indicators in their games, we can generate the ratings for the players performances. As a matter of fact, in this type of analysis, the type of formation played doesnt influence or limit the ratings system.

GROUP A

GROUP A – BEST PERFORMERS:

  1. Jamal Musiala ⚪
  2. Joshua Kimmich ⚪
  3. Florian Wirtz ⚪
  4. Antonio Rüdiger ⚪
  5. Kai Havertz ⚪
  6. Jonathan Tah ⚪
  7. Toni Kroos ⚪
  8. Dan Ndoye 🔴
  9. Max Mittelstädt ⚪
  10. Roland Sallai 🟥

With some great performances, Jamal Musiala is, unquestionably, the best performing player from the German National Team. While being the organising country, Germany has 8 out of the Top 10 players in Group A. As shown above, Switzerland’s Dan Ndoye & Hungary’s Roland Sallai are the other players breaking into the Top 10. All things considered, the Scottish National Team had a tough Group Stage.

GROUP B

GROUP B – BEST PERFORMERS:

  1. Fabián Ruiz 🔴
  2. Unai Simón 🔴
  3. Josip Stanišić ⚪
  4. Riccardo Calafiori 🔵
  5. Josip Šutalo ⚪
  6. Dani Olmo 🔴
  7. Alessandro Bastoni 🔵
  8. Pedri 🔴
  9. Lamine Yamal 🔴
  10. Nicolò Barella 🔵

In terms of the group of death, Spain dominated: as a matter of fact, Fabián Ruiz is the best performing player form the Spanish National Team. Equally, we can see that Josip Stanišić & Riccardo Calafiori are the best performing player from their respective NT. Emphatically, we need to the highlight the two players from Croatia, who suffered their elimination in a devastating way in the last few minutes of the game against Italy.

GROUP C

GROUP C – BEST PERFORMERS:

  1. Jan Oblak ⬜
  2. Declan Rice ⚪
  3. Strahinja Pavlović 🔴
  4. Predrag Rajković 🔴
  5. Kyle Walker ⚪
  6. Žan Karničnik ⬜
  7. Jordan Pickford ⚪
  8. Jude Bellingham ⚪
  9. Marc Guéhi ⚪
  10. Timi Elšnik ⬜

As a result of his great impact in Slovenia’s results, Jan Oblak has the highest average rating among all players in Group C. At the same time, behind him, we can see players from the English & Serbian National Team. In a difficult to watch Group Stage, England have been disappointing despite having all the conditions to present an attractive type of football, with goals & with an exciting style to watch. Equally important, I think it’s necessary to reinforce and praise Strahinja Pavlović’s performances for Serbia!

GROUP D

GROUP D – BEST PERFORMERS:

  1. Kylian Mbappé 🔵
  2. Mike Maignan 🔵
  3. N’Golo Kanté 🔵
  4. Phillipp Mwene 🔴
  5. Christoph Baumgartner 🔴
  6. Jules Koundé 🔵
  7. William Saliba 🔵
  8. Bart Verbruggen 🟠
  9. Cody Gakpo 🟠
  10. Dayot Upamecano 🔵

As shown above, in a group filled with great players, Kylian Mbappé archived the highest average rating. Being, without doubt, one of the biggest revelations in the tournament, Austria has 2 players in the Top 5 of the list. Despite playing in Saudi Arabia, Kanté has shown great physical condition, especially towards the end of games. To conclude, we can see that Gakpo & Verbruggen have been the better Dutch players in the disappointing Group Stage.

GROUP E

GROUP E – BEST PERFORMERS:

  1. Anatolii Trubin 🟡
  2. Koen Casteels 🔴
  3. Florin Niță 🟨
  4. Kevin De Bruyne 🔴
  5. Mykola Shaparenko 🟡
  6. Milan Škriniar 🔵
  7. Răzvan Marin 🟨
  8. Martin Dúbravka 🔵
  9. Oleksandr Zinchenko 🟡
  10. Romelu Lukaku 🔴

All things considered, and with some great performances, Anatolii Trubin is the best performing player in this group. While playing for Ukraine, Trubin stepped up with really solid performances in this tournament. First thing to remember about Group E is that all four Goalkeepers are in the Top 10 performing list. To emphasise the balance in this Group, every National Team has at least 2 players in the Top 10 Performing List of Group E!

GROUP F

GROUP F – BEST PERFORMERS:

  1. Pepe 🔴
  2. Georges Mikautadze 🟥
  3. Bernardo Silva 🔴
  4. Gonçalo Inácio 🔴
  5. Rúben Dias 🔴
  6. João Cancelo 🔴
  7. Giorgi Mamardashvili 🟥
  8. Ferdi Kadıoğlu ⚪
  9. Bruno Fernandes 🔴
  10. Nuno Mendes 🔴

In terms of the amount of players, the Top 10 is stacked with quality players & a lot of players from Portugal: as a matter of fact, Pepe leads the list of the Best Performing Player in Group F at 41 Years old! Equally, we can see that Georges Mikautadze is having a really good tournament being the top goalscorer in the Euro 2024 Group Stage. All things considered, the Czech National Team had a really tough Group Stage.

TOP PLAYERS – EURO 2024 GROUP STAGE

All things considered, the Euro has some of the best players in the world. Therefore, we can say that this Top 10 features some incredible performers like Fabián Ruiz from Spain, Pepe from Portugal and Kylian Mbappé from France. As shown above, Portugal, Spain & France are the only National Teams with two players in this Top 10. Equally important, Croatia & Ukraine have a player in the top performers list despite being eliminated in the Group Stage!

TOP PLAYERS PER NT – EURO 2024 GROUP STAGE

At the present time, Fabian Ruiz has been the Best Player at Euro 2024. One of the biggest disappointments at this Euro was Czechia: despite having players of immense quality, we can see, from the graph below, that their best players was the lowest among all NT. We can also see that the Goalkeepers were among the most outstanding players in the Euro 2024 Group Stage.

BEST YOUNG PLAYERS – EURO 2024 GROUP STAGE

All things considered, the Euro also has a lot of Young Great Players. Therefore, this list presents & features some incredible young talents like Jamal Musiala, Pedri, Lamine Yamal and Florian Wirtz. As shown above, Jamal Musiala from Germany has also been one of the best players in the tournament.

TEAM OF THE SEASON – EURO 2024 GROUP STAGE

‘THE OUTSIDERS’ – EURO 2024 GROUP STAGE

The Outsiders‘ section refers to something different, something beyond of what is normally talked about but is equally important. In this case, I think it’s important to analyse the best players that were eliminated in the Group Stage.

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