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Ranking the 10 best midfielders at Euro 2024

17Jun

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Ranking the 10 best midfielders at Euro 2024

As Jorginho showed the world in the last European Championships, in addition to Luka Modric and Enzo Fernandez at previous World Cups, great midfielders can make a world of difference at the international stage. Here are the 10 best midfielders you need to know at Euro 2024, ranked in order. 10. Dominik Szoboszlai, Hungary Dominik Szoboszlai's match-winning performance against Montenegro will forever live in the lore of Hungarian football. The Liverpool star is the modern day hope of the country in football, carrying a legacy that includes some of the greatest players in history, most namely Ferenc Puskas A playmaker who has become a more robust midfielder by working on his physical strength, Szoboszlai can play virtually any position for Hungary but is currently being utilized as ...

Spain vs. Croatia Player Ratings as Lamine Yamal shows Luka Modric levels

Spain vs. Croatia was billed as one of the best matches of the opening rounds, and it didn't disappoint in terms of excitement and end-to-end action. But for Croatia, the ultimate result was disappointing, as their top-class midfield was overrun by Spain after Luis de la Fuente's side found an opener from star striker and captain Alvaro Morata. From there, Spain coasted, as Luka Modric and the experienced Croatian midfield were left chasing shadows, carved up by Barcelona's young superstars Pedri and Lamine Yamal. Here are the player ratings from Spain's commanding 3-0 victory over a thoroughly disappointing Croatia. Spain Player Ratings GK Unai Simon, 6.5 - Made up for another calamity on the ball with a brilliant penalty stop. LB Marc Cucurella, 6.5 - Did his job defensivel...

Ranking the 5 best Spain players at Euro 2024

Spain are one of the biggest favorites heading into Euro 2024. Under manager Luis de la Fuente, La Roja have maintained the dominant possession style they used so well when Luis Enrique was still in charge. However, this Spain team can play direct, attacking football when they need to. This makes them a much more versatile and dangerous side than the Spain we saw get knocked out by Morocco at the 2022 World Cup. None of this matters if the players don’t perform well. Here are the best Spain players we’ll be watching at Euro 2024. 5. Álvaro Morata (FW, Atlético Madrid) Álvaro Morata has not had the best of seasons for Atlético Madrid this year. He scored 21 goals, but never truly looked like he deserved being the Colchoneros’ number one option up front. As a result he played jus...