Rodri, Yamal, and Top Contenders for UEFA Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament
- The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament is gradually drawing the curtain with the final of the showpiece on the horizon
- Several players have left their indelible mark on the competition, including Spanish youngster, Lamine Yamal
- Briefly SA shines the spotlight on the favourites to win the UEFA Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament prize
The Player of the Tournament award is a highly coveted accolade bestowed upon the most outstanding performer at the pinnacle of competition.
As UEFA Euro 2024 approaches its climax, numerous players are in contention to seize this prestigious prize.
Since its inception in 1996, the award has honoured esteemed players such as Zinedine Zidane, Antoine Griezmann. and most recently, Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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The 2024 tournament promises a thrilling conclusion, with several standout players from the finalist teams vying for this esteemed recognition.
In anticipation, Briefly SA highlights the leading contenders for the 2024 UEFA Euro Player of the Tournament award.
Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament favourites
Lamine Yamal
The Spanish winger is one of the favourites to clinch the prestigious Player of the Tournament prize.
The 16-year-old has so far been involved in four goals at the ongoing showpiece, with his latest against France setting the record for the youngest goalscorer in the competition's history.
The Barcelona youngster, who is poised to set a new record for the youngest appearance of any player in a Euro final, could elevate his standing even further by winning the competition's best player award.
Rodrigo Hernandez
The 28-year-old is also among the favourites to claim the Player of the Tournament award.
The Spanish midfielder has been pivotal for Luis de la Fuente's side, delivering crucial goals and line-breaking passes at pivotal moments.
Rodri's defensive interventions have proven crucial, particularly when La Roja have been under pressure.
Dani Olmo
Only a handful of players could have envisioned a better tournament for the versatile Spanish attacker.
The RB Leipzig forward, who has had to feature in numerous positions for the Spanish team so far, has excelled with aplomb wherever and in whatever position he has been deployed.
The 26-year-old has been involved in five goals at this showcase and could well be named Player of the Tournament come Sunday, July 14th, in Berlin.
Bukayo Saka
The Arsenal forward is also in contention for the prestigious award.
This versatile player has thrived, especially since Gareth Southgate shifted to a back-three formation. The 22-year-old has consistently delivered crucial performances for the Three Lions, including the equalising goal in the quarter-finals against Switzerland.
Saka, who had an outstanding semifinal performance, stands a chance to clinch the Player of the Tournament award, particularly if England defeats Spain in the final.
Harry Kane
The England captain is also a strong contender for the award.
Kane has hit his stride as the tournament has progressed, netting three crucial goals that have propelled England to the final.
The 30-year-old's performance in the final could very well secure him the Player of the Tournament prize as he leads his team in Germany.
Messi Names 4 Other Potential Winners
Briefly News reported that Lionel Messi previously snubbed Jude Bellingham when naming the possible winners of the 2024 edition of the prize.
The race to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or award is intensifying, and many players are currently in the running to win the coveted prize.
Bellingham, who had a stellar debut season with Real Madrid and is currently in the final of the Euro tournament, is expected to provide stiff competition to whoever is in the running for the prize, however, Messi opted against mentioning the name of the 21-year-old when picking his favourites for the prize.
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