"Euro 2024: 9 key players to watch"

" Euro 2024: 9 key players to watch \r\n\r\nWith the Euro 2024 Championship on the horizon, football fans are buzzing with anticipation as the tournament kicks off in Germany.\r\n\r\nAmong the myriad of talented athletes set to grace the field, here are four players who are poised to make a significant impact:\r\n\r\n Cristiano Ronaldo \r\n\r\nA titan of the game, Ronaldo\u2019s storied career has seen him dominate the European stage since his debut in 2004. Portugal\u2019s all-time leading goal-scorer, Ronaldo, now 39, is gunning for a record sixth appearance in the tournament. As he potentially embarks on his final European Championship campaign, all eyes will be on him to lead Portugal to glory once more.\r\n\r\n Kylian Mbappe \r\n\r\nAfter putting an end to a whirlwind surrounding his future by completing his dream move to Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe heads to Germany as a man on the hunt.\r\n\r\nThe 25, year-old endured a woeful tournament at Euro 2020, failing to find the back of the net in four games before missing the vital penalty as France lost to Switzerland in a last-16 shoot-out.\r\n\r\nThe French striker is however eager to make amends as he captains a rejuvenated French side. With seasoned veterans Griezmann and Kante by his side, Mbappe will be looking to showcase his immense talent on the grand stage.\r\n\r\n Jude Bellingham \r\n\r\nA brief cameo against Croatia at Euro 2020 made Jude Bellingham the youngest Englishman to play at any major tournament and the youngest of any nationality to play at a European Championship just 17 years.\r\n\r\nThree years on, Jude Bellingham will be hoping to put the icing on what has been a spectacular first season with Real Madrid.\r\n\r\nOne of the favourite for this year\u2019s Ballon Dor, the Englishman will be hoping to add a European Championship title, to his Champions League and La Liga titles this season and cement his place as one of the very best in the world.\r\n\r\n Toni Kroos \r\n\r\nAs one of the finest midfielders of his generation, Kroos stands on the brink of a glorious swansong. After an illustrious career at Real Madrid, the German maestro carries the hopes of his nation into what could be his final tournament.\r\n\r\nWith a trophy-laden resume that includes World Cup and Champions League triumphs, Kroos seeks to add a European Championship title to his collection before bidding farewell to the international stage.\r\n\r\n Harry Kane \r\n\r\nOn a personal level, Harry Kane\u2019s first season with Bayern produced what he has always been associated with as a prolific marksman, goals. 44 goals in 45 appearances in his debut season in Germany is impressive. However, Kane\u2019s trophy drought continues even with Bayern Munich as the German Giants ended the season without clinching any silverware.\r\n\r\nBayern Munich last went trophyless in the 2010-2011 season. During that season, they finished in third place in the Bundesliga and were eliminated in the round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League.\r\n\r\nNow with the Euros in sight, Kane could be the X factor in England\u2019s Euro 2024 campaign, as they look to claim a maiden European nation\u2019s title.\r\n\r\n Phil Foden \r\n\r\nPhil Foden\u2019s remarkable achievement of scoring 19 goals and providing eight assists for Manchester City led to him being honoured with the Player of the Season accolade, coinciding with his team\u2019s historic fourth consecutive English Premier League triumph.\r\n\r\nDisplaying his skills primarily in an attacking midfield role for City, the 23-year-old demonstrated his prowess on the field. His numbers with the national team, aren\u2019t as handsome. Southgate deploys the playmaker on the wing and should England utilise him in a central position rather than isolating him on the wing, Foden has the potential to become a significant threat.\r\n\r\n Florian Wirtz \r\n\r\nFlorian Wirtz was honoured as the Bundesliga\u2019s Player of the Year for his pivotal contribution to Xabi Alonso\u2019s groundbreaking 2023-24 championship team at Bayer Leverkusen. The attacking midfielder notched 11 assists and scored an equal number of goals, tying for the second-most assists in the league.\r\n\r\nWirtz stands out as one of the most promising German talents in the past decade, possessing an exceptional ability to control and command the midfield, a skill matched by few in global football.\r\n\r\n Kevin De Bryune \r\n\r\nOne of Belgium\u2019s finest players from their golden generation, playmaker Kevin De Bruyne was the midfield maestro behind Manchester City\u2019s victorious 2023-24 English Premier League (EPL) title charge, orchestrating the Cityzen\u2019s charge to their fourth straight EPL title.\r\n\r\nThe Red Devils will be hoping he can stay fit and fire on all cylinders. He brings a wealth of experience to a new-look squad that is hoping to improve on the team\u2019s quarterfinal appearances at Euro 2016 and Euro 2020.\r\n\r\n Lamine Yamal \r\n\r\nIn what is his break-out season in football, At just 16 years old, Lamine Yamal already has set a list of extraordinary records in his young career: youngest scorer for Barcelona, youngest scorer in La Liga history and youngest scorer for the Spanish national team.\r\n\r\nThis Spanish wonderkid\u2019s explosive nature on the wings and unique ability to get past defenders and find the back of the net makes him one of the best options the national team will have at Euro 2024.\r\n\r\nThe tournament kicks starts with host nation Germany taking on Scotland on Friday, June 14, 2024."

"Euro 2024: 9 key players to watch"

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