Who was the best player at UEFA Euro 2020?

Played across 11 European cities in the summer of 2021, Euro 2020 delivered drama, upsets, and Italy's glorious triumph. From Italy's defensive wall to Denmark's fairytale run — who was the tournament's star?

Gianluigi Donnarumma

Named Player of the Tournament — Italy's young goalkeeper was unbeatable throughout, making crucial saves and ultimately winning the final penalty shootout against England to deliver the title.

1/14

Leonardo Bonucci

Italy's commanding centre-back was exceptional throughout — defensively imperious, and scored the equaliser in the final against England to push the game to the decisive penalties.

2/14

Cristiano Ronaldo

Finished joint-top scorer with five goals despite Portugal's round-of-16 exit, including a hat-trick against Hungary that demonstrated his still-extraordinary finishing at 36 years of age.

3/14

Patrik Schick

Czech Republic's striker scored four tournament goals including the most iconic goal of the tournament — a breathtaking long-range lob from the halfway line against Scotland that became an instant classic.

4/14

Romelu Lukaku

Belgium's physical powerhouse was irresistible throughout their run — scoring three goals and creating others with his back-to-goal play before a dramatic quarter-final exit against Italy.

5/14

Jorginho

The calm, controlling influence in Italy's midfield — winning tackles, setting tempo, and providing the disciplined foundation for their fluid, pressing football throughout the victorious campaign.

6/14

Nicolò Barella

Italy's dynamic box-to-box midfielder was one of the tournament's most energetic performers, contributing goals, assists, and tireless running in every match of their triumphant campaign.

7/14

Raheem Sterling

England's most dangerous attacker throughout the tournament with three goals, consistently the spark that ignited their attack before the heartbreak of the final penalty shootout loss.

8/14

Kevin De Bruyne

Despite suffering an early injury, returned to inspire Belgium with brilliant performances, his creativity and passing range making him the tournament's most dangerous assist provider when fit.

9/14

Pedri

Spain's 18-year-old prodigy turned in composed, intelligent performances in midfield throughout, drawing comparisons to Xavi and Iniesta with his elegant passing as Spain reached the semi-finals.

10/14

Emil Forsberg

Sweden's creative playmaker scored three goals including a stunning half-volley against Slovakia, driving his team to the round of 16 with consistently influential, decisive performances.

11/14

Kasper Dolberg

Denmark's unexpected hero scored two goals against Wales in the round of 16 and delivered composed, intelligent play in their emotionally charged run to the semi-finals.

12/14

Harry Kane

England's captain scored crucial goals at critical moments, including a brace in the semi-final against Denmark, helping carry England to their first major tournament final since 1966.

13/14

Lorenzo Insigne

Italy's gifted winger supplied creativity and crucial goals including a stunning curling strike against Belgium in the quarter-final, embodying the technical quality of Mancini's triumphant side.

14/14