Potential Star Players to Look Out for at Euro 2024
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Many of the best young players in European football are already known to fans across the continent, however, the Euro 2024 tournament will be sure to highlight the quality that these players have.
In this article, we’ll take a look at ten star players to look out for at Euro 2024. Tickets are now on sale for those looking at attending the competition in Germany.
1. Kylian Mbappe, France
Few football players in the world can match the impact of France’s young superstar captain. In what has been a mixed season for one of the best players in the world, he has the skills to take France all the way to the final in Berlin. Mbappe will be looking at getting to another final with the French national team and his goal-scoring ability will give them a great chance against any team.
2. Jude Bellingham, England
In just two years Jude Bellingham has become one of the best midfielders in the world. The young Englishman spent almost four years playing for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga. In 2023, Bellingham signed for Real Madrid for a record-breaking €103 million on a six year deal. With Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham is the crucial if England are to progress to Euro 2024 final.
3. Pedri, Spain
The Spanish national team have been drawn in strong group alongside Croatia, Italy and Albania. If the Spaniards are to progress and challenge the top teams they will need Barcelona midfielder Pedri to shine. With his his phenomenal dribbling and passing ability, Spain will rely on him to create assists for his teammates. Will Pedri take his potential to the next level and be a star in the competition?
4. Harry Kane, England
Next on the list to become the star player at the European Championships is England captain Harry Kane. After leading England in a heartbreaking Euro 2020 defeat against Italy, talismanic veteran captain Harry Kane has unfinished business. Kane has been reenergised since moving from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich in the summer, already breaking previous goal-scoring records. The brilliant striker currently leads the league and is expected to be number one by the end of the Bundesliga campaign. Next year, England will be depending on Kane’s play-making abilities throughout the Euros.
5. Luka Modric, Croatia
Veteran midfielder Luka Modric has played in the last four Euro tournaments for Croatia. But this could be the last international campaign for the “Golden Generation” mainstay. Modric has been such a crucial contributor as Croatia in the past 10 years and will be looking at putting a dominant display. As such, manager Zlato Dalic will look to Modric to lead a squad that blends experienced veterans with new, young players. Spain vs Croatia promises to be one of the games of the group stages and will take place in Berlin.
6. Rasmus Høljund, Denmark
Despite signing a £72 million contract with Manchester United this season, highly-touted Danish striker Rasmus Høljund has experienced a difficult first season. However, Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand will hopeful that Høljund can produce the goals, especially when they open their Euro 2024 campaign against Slovenia on 16th June 2024. Denmark Euro 2024 tickets can be purchased at a current average price of £200/€225 for the group stage games
7. Jamal Musiala, Germany
Whilst the ability of Jamal Musiala is known throughout Germany, Euro 2024 could catapult him into international stardom. The attacking striker at Bayern Munich has had a great season so far in the Bundesliga and will be crucial for the German national team, lead by Julian Nagelsmann. Jamal Musiala is one to watch.
8. Goncalo Ramos, Portugal
Whilst Paris St. Germain striker Goncalo Ramos has experienced a difficult first season for the French giants, he is expected to make the Portugal Euro 2024 squad and team as they face Turkey and Czech Republic in the first to games of the group stage. If Portugal are to win the competition again, they will need Ramos to perform at the highest stage.
9. Benjamin Sesko, Slovenia
A name that many readers might not have heard of is Benjamin Sesko. The Slovenian striker actually scored the second-most goals in Group H during Slovenia’s qualifying run. The current RB Leipzig striker could surprise many, be sure to see him start for with Slovenia at the opening game against Denmark.
10. Diogo Costa, Portugal
The only goal keeper on our list is Portugal’s Diogo Costa. The 24-year-old has high expectations and currently plays for Portuguese team FC Porto. Along side Goncalo Ramos, Costa will need to be at his best for Portugal to challenge Europe’s top teams. Ticket prices for Portugal’s Euro 2024 games are currently in the £180/€200 for the group stage games.
