Best Youngsters of the Group Round of Euro
The group stages of Euro 2024 are well behind us n
The group stages of Euro 2024 are well behind us now. With 16 teams heading to the knockout stage, we are taking a moment to recognize the youngsters who carried the group stages. Many will argue that these young, energetic players have been the highlight of the tournament – and we agree. Here is our ranking of the top young players of the group stages Euro 2024 by performance:
Xavi Simons
Country: Netherlands
Age: 21
Although the Netherlands did not have an easy time in this tournament, they had an exciting campaign. This is primarily thanks to Xavi Simons, whose performance as an attacking midfielder this season has been incredible, to say the least. Simons is not the most consistent player, but his dynamism has earned him a place with fans, who have been flocking to download the betway APK and other sports betting platforms to keep up with him. He already has one assist to his name and barring a controversial VAR decision, he would also have a goal against France.
Florian Wirtz
Country: Germany
Age: 21
Germany’s stage run has been impressive and a little more than you would expect from the hosts. Finishing at the top of Group A, this team has laid any doubts about their merit to rest. And they owe much of that to their attacking core, led by Florian Wirtz. Simons is already a superstar at Bayer Leverkusen, but he brought a whole new dimension to this tournament. He scored his and the first goal of the tournament against Scotland and continues to display impressive skills on the left flank.
Pedri
Country: Spain
Age: 21
Coming from several weeks of injury, Pedri has overcome his physical problems and returned in full force. The Barcelona star is one of the best midfielders on the continent, and nowhere was that more on display than in the group stages. Pedri pushed Spain to the top of the table in Group B, using his 20-20 vision and elite passing to level every opponent. His assist during Spain's 3-0 win against Croatia is still the best of the season so far.Lamine Yamal
Country: Spain
Age: 16
If fans are flocking to betting sites like Betway this season, it is probably to see Lamine Yamal. This 16-year-old Barcelona star is breaking records left and right, and it is downright historic. Making his debut at 16 years and 338 days, Yamal became the youngest player to play in the Euros. His assist during this match against Croatia also made him the youngest player to provide an assist in the history of the game. Yamal is as much to thank for Spain's impeccable Group Stages as Pedri.
Jamal Musiala
Country: Germany
Age: 21
Yet the crowned jewel of the season can only be Jamal Musiala. The Bayern Munich attacking midfielder is the absolute best overall and the best young player to grace the tournament thus far. He has the most goals of any player this season—two stellar goals he scored to secure Germany's wins against Hungary and Scotland. Going into the knockout stage, seeing his elite passing, world-class dribbling, and composed finishing will be an absolute joy.
Wrapping Up
While the group stages of Euro 2024 are now history, this part of the tournament proved spellbinding. The hosts have had an impressive run, Spain is in total control, and Portugal, France, and England are putting up a fight. As we head into the knockout stage, these young stars will remain in the spotlight as we anticipate what other tricks they have in store.
