Who was the best player at UEFA Euro 2016?

Hosted in France with a record 24 teams, Euro 2016 was full of upsets, drama, and unforgettable individual moments — from Ronaldo's tears to Bale's thunderbolts. Who was the tournament's true star?

Antoine Griezmann

Named Player of the Tournament and top scorer with six goals, he was France's most decisive attacker and the tournament's standout individual despite the heartbreaking final defeat to Portugal.

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Cristiano Ronaldo

Led Portugal to their first-ever major international title — though departing injured in the final, his leadership and charisma inspired teammates to a famous victory and trophy.

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Renato Sanches

Won Best Young Player at just 18, driving Portugal's midfield with extraordinary physicality and technical maturity that nobody expected from a teenager in a championship-winning campaign.

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Eder

Portugal's unlikely hero scored the extra-time winner against France in the final — a thunderous long-range strike that will forever define one of the tournament's greatest upsets.

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Gareth Bale

Wales's talisman dragged his nation to the semi-finals with incredible performances — his free kick against Slovakia and stunning solo goal against Russia were tournament highlights.

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Dimitri Payet

Exploded onto the Euro stage with a stunning solo goal against Romania in the opening match and consistently dazzled with his direct running, technique, and creativity throughout.

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Gylfi Sigurdsson

Iceland's standout performer — his free kicks, composed play, and leadership helped mastermind one of the tournament's greatest shocks: eliminating England in the round of 16.

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Pepe

Portugal's experienced centre-back was commanding and aggressive throughout the tournament, delivering his finest international performances as the side conceded very few goals en route to glory.

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Hal Robson-Kanu

His unforgettable Cruyff turn and finish against Belgium in the quarter-final became one of the tournament's most iconic moments and created instant cult-hero status for the Welsh striker.

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Aaron Ramsey

A driving force in Wales's midfield throughout their miraculous run to the semi-finals, contributing energy, goals, and leadership as his nation captured the imagination of all Europe.

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Olivier Giroud

France's powerful target man contributed crucial goals and hold-up play throughout the hosts' run to the final, his physical presence providing the platform for Griezmann and Payet.

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Mesut Özil

Germany's creative hub delivered vision and assists throughout their run before their semi-final exit against France, his intelligent play consistently unlocking opposing defensive structures.

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Nani

Contributed vital moments of energy and incision down the flank for Portugal, his direct running and crosses providing crucial support throughout their incredible title-winning run.

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Radja Nainggolan

Belgium's powerful and energetic midfielder was their most impressive performer, scoring two goals including a stunning long-range strike against Ireland before the Red Devils' quarter-final exit.

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