Who was the best player at Euro 2024?

From rising stars to battle-hardened veterans, the summer of 2024 showcased some of Europe's finest across a month of high-stakes football. Which player stood tallest?

Rodri

Spain's defensive midfielder who won the Player of the Tournament award and anchored the Spanish side to the title.

1/15

Lamine Yamal

Spain's teenage winger who became the youngest scorer in European Championship history during the semi-final.

2/15

Dani Olmo

Spain's creative midfielder who was the tournament's joint top scorer with three goals and two assists.

3/15

Fabián Ruiz

Spain's composed central midfielder who controlled tempo and chipped in with key goals throughout the tournament.

4/15

Jude Bellingham

England's dynamic attacking midfielder who scored a spectacular overhead kick in the last-16 against Slovakia.

5/15

Harry Kane

England captain and prolific striker who finished as one of the tournament's leading scorers despite England's runner-up finish.

6/15

Kylian Mbappé

France's superstar forward who played through a broken nose to lead France to the semi-finals.

7/15

Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal captain making his fifth European Championship appearance, leading his side to the quarter-finals.

8/15

Bruno Fernandes

Portugal's creative playmaker who scored crucial goals and provided assists throughout the knockout rounds.

9/15

Granit Xhaka

Switzerland's veteran midfielder who orchestrated the stunning upset of Italy and guided his side to the quarter-finals.

10/15

Hakan Çalhanoğlu

Turkey's captain and midfield engine who impressed with his range of passing and leadership in the knockout rounds.

11/15

Cody Gakpo

Netherlands forward who scored decisive goals in multiple matches as the Dutch reached the semi-finals.

12/15

Xavi Simons

Netherlands' technically gifted midfielder who delivered electrifying performances and was among the tournament's bright young talents.

13/15

Marc Cucurella

Spain's left-back who made a decisive block in the final and delivered consistent performances throughout the tournament.

14/15

Antoine Griezmann

France's experienced attacking midfielder who was consistently France's most creative player despite a lack of goals.

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