Frank Christian
The European Championship concluded with Spain triumphing over England to clinch their fourth title, thanks to Mikel Oyarzabal’s late-winning goal.
Spain’s dominance throughout the tournament was evident as they outclassed opponents, including a commendable win in the final against England.
The Sporting News’ Euro 2024 Best 11 features players primarily from the victorious Spanish team.
Top Players in Euro 2024
SN Team of the Tournament (4-3-3): Girogi Mamardashvili (Georgia) — Jules Kounde (France), Manuel Akanji (Switzerland), Marc Guehi (England), Marc Cucurella (Spain) — Fabian Ruiz (Spain), Rodri (Spain), Arda Guler (Turkey) — Lamine Yamal (Spain), Georges Mikautadze (Georgia), Nico Williams (Spain).
Goalkeeper: Girogi Mamardashvili
Giorgi Mamardashvili’s exceptional performances in goal for Georgia stood out in the tournament, making crucial saves and preventing goals beyond expectations.
Full-backs: Jules Kounde and Marc Cucurella
Players like Jules Kounde and Marc Cucurella showcased their defensive and attacking abilities, contributing significantly to their respective teams, France and Spain.
Centre-backs: Manuel Akanji and Marc Guehi
Manuel Akanji’s defensive prowess and Marc Guehi’s resilience at the back earned them recognition in the tournament’s best defenders’ list.
Midfield: Fabian Ruiz, Rodri, Arda Guler
The midfield trio of Fabian Ruiz, Rodri, and Arda Guler displayed exceptional skills and contributed significantly to their teams’ success.
Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Georges Mikautadze, Nico Williams
Lamine Yamal, Georges Mikautadze, and Nico Williams excelled in the attacking roles, showcasing their talent and making valuable contributions to their teams.
