Who is the best player in UEFA Euro history?

From Platini's nine-goal blitz in 1984 to Ronaldo's six-tournament reign, the European Championship has showcased football's greatest talents across more than six decades. Who is the ultimate Euro legend?

Michel Platini

Scored a record nine goals at Euro 1984 while leading France to their first European Championship title, the greatest individual scoring feat in tournament history.

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Cristiano Ronaldo

The all-time top scorer in Euro history with 14 goals across six tournaments from 2004 to 2024, including leading Portugal to their first major title at Euro 2016.

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Marco van Basten

Scored one of football's most iconic goals — a breathtaking volley from an impossible angle — to seal the Netherlands' 1988 European Championship triumph against the Soviet Union.

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Zinedine Zidane

Orchestrated France's dominance at Euro 2000, winning Player of the Tournament as Les Bleus lifted the European Championship with a Golden Goal in the final.

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Andrés Iniesta

The heartbeat of Spain's golden midfield during their back-to-back Euro triumphs in 2008 and 2012, combining artistry, creativity, and decisive big-game performances.

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Xavi Hernández

Controlled Spain's tiki-taka engine across Euro 2008 and 2012, earning Player of the Tournament in 2008 with his metronomic, precise passing and positional mastery.

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Ruud Gullit

The complete footballer — combining power, pace, and technique — was instrumental in the Netherlands' unforgettable Euro 1988 victory alongside Van Basten, scoring in the final.

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Luka Modrić

Croatia's playmaking maestro has graced multiple Euros with elegant vision and technical excellence, repeatedly dragging his nation deep into tournaments with composed, intelligent play.

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Antoine Griezmann

Finished as top scorer at Euro 2016 with six goals and was named Player of the Tournament despite France's final defeat to Portugal, delivering the tournament's most prolific striking display.

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Luis Figo

A dazzling winger who terrorized European defences throughout Euro 1996, 2000, and 2004, captaining Portugal to the final of their home tournament with inspiring, direct play.

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David Silva

A linchpin of Spain's historic back-to-back Euro wins in 2008 and 2012, threading pinpoint passes and ghosting through spaces that opened up even the most organised European defences.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma

Named Player of the Tournament at Euro 2020, Italy's young goalkeeper was unbeatable throughout, producing crucial saves and winning the final penalty shootout against England.

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Theodoros Zagorakis

The disciplined captain who anchored Greece's legendary defensive midfield en route to their shock Euro 2004 triumph, earning the Player of the Tournament award for an unforgettable campaign.

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Lamine Yamal

At just 17 at Euro 2024, became the tournament's youngest-ever scorer with a stunning semi-final equaliser, as Spain claimed the title in one of the most thrilling modern Euros.

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