If there has been one defining feature of Euro 2024 so far, it has been the number of young players stepping up to make world-class appearances for their countries.
From Spain’s 16-year-olds to the 19-year-old English midfield orchestra, there have been plenty of youngsters making a difference in the tournament.
As part of 90 min 24 in 24 series, here are our picks for the best young players in the quarter-finals.
Jamal Musiala has been the star of Germany’s Euro 2024 campaign, but it was youngster Florian Wirtz who impressed the most in the quarter-final defeat by Spain.
The Bayer Leverkusen star scored a late equalizer to send the game into extra time and cause problems for the Spanish backline in Stuttgart.
Was Nico Williams’ quarter-final performance a little eye-catching at Euro 2024?
Yes, maybe.
That doesn’t mean the guy didn’t play well. He was as impressive as ever on the left and stretched the German backline well with his pace.
Considering how smart he is, it’s surprising that Eduardo Camavinga had to wait until the quarter-finals to make his Euro 2024 debut.
The midfielder certainly grabbed his opportunity with both hands, winning four duels and ending nine defensive actions in an all-action display.
Kobbie Mainoo looks set to secure a place in England’s starting XI for the foreseeable future.
And he did that by playing very well.
The Man Utd star regained his head and strength in his nation’s win over Switzerland at the weekend.
Arda Guler may have been there i the rising star of Euro 2024.
The Real Madrid youngster’s stock has risen ten-fold in Germany this summer, and that has been thanks to performances like the one he put in against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals – a game in which he bagged yet another assist.
Have we ever called a 16-year-old ‘world class’ before?
After Lamine Yamal’s performance in the win over Germany, it might be necessary.
A teenager is a real thing.
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