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):
- Jan Oblak (Slovenia)
- Mike Maignan (France)
- Koen Casteels (Belgium)
- Kasper Schmeichel (Denmark)
- 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):
- Pepe (Portugal)
- Rúben Dias (Portugal)
- Josip Šutalo (Croatia)
- Riccardo Calafiori (Italy)
- 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):
- Joshua Kimmich (Germany)
- João Cancelo (Portugal)
- Jules Koundé (France)
- Žan Karničnik (Slovenia)
- 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):
- Nuno Mendes (Portugal)
- Ferdi Kadioglu (Türkiye)
- Marc Cucurella (Spain)
- Theo Hernández (France)
- 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):
- Dani Olmo (Spain)
- Fabián Ruiz (Spain)
- Declan Rice (England)
- N’Golo Kanté (France)
- 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):
- Jude Bellingham (England)
- Xavi Simons (Netherlands)
- Christoph Baumgartner (Austria)
- Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)
- 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):
- Bernardo Silva (Portugal)
- Lamine Yamal (Spain)
- Jamal Musiala (Germany)
- Ousmane Dembélé (France)
- 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):
- Jamal Musiala (Germany)
- Florian Wirtz (Germany)
- Cody Gakpo (Netherlands)
- Nico Williams (Spain)
- 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):
- Kylian Mbappé (France)
- Kai Havertz (Germany)
- Georges Mikautadze (Georgia)
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
- 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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