UEFA Euro 2024 Young Player of the Tournament
The Young Player of the Tournament award is given to the best player aged 22 or under. For UEFA Euro 2024, the standout candidate was Lamine Yamal and he won the award moment after the Euro final.
Yamal’s contributions were pivotal to Spain’s success. He scored an Extraordinary goal in the semifinal against France, becoming the youngest player ever to score in the European Championships. he consistently set up his teammates, culminating in an assist for Nico Williams’ opening goal against England in the final.
Turning 17 just a day before the final, Yamal’s performances were nothing short of extraordinary. His ability to deliver in high-pressure situations was exemplified in Spain’s journey to the title, where he played a crucial role in their triumph.
Other standout young talents included England’s Jude Bellingham, who had a stellar season with Real Madrid and delivered key moments for his national team, notably a stoppage-time scissor-kick goal against Slovakia that propelled England to the final. Germany’s Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala also impressed, as did Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons with his dynamic performances.
