Euro 2024 is about to start. The competition starts on June 14th and runs until July 14th, in Germany. Despite having several experienced and established players, the tournament still allows new athletes to stand out. Check out five promises below that could surprise you in this year’s competition:
Nico Williams (Spain)
Striker Nico Williams, 21, has been standing out at Athletic Bilbao and is one of Spain’s main names for the European Championship. Last season, the winger played 37 games, scored eight goals and made 17 assists. Fast and skillful, he is already attracting attention from giant European teams.
Kobbie Mainoo (Inglaterra)
Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is one of England’s biggest bets for this Euro. The 19-year-old athlete played his first game of the season for Manchester United in November 2023 and has since become an absolute starter for the team. The midfielder stands out for doing well both defensively and offensively.
João Neves (Portugal)
João Neves, at just 19 years old, has established himself once and for all in Benfica’s midfield this season. The athlete is among Portugal’s great promises and is already speculated on by giants of European football, such as Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich. Ball protection and passing precision are among the main characteristics of his game.
Xavi Simons (Holland)
Young Xavi Simons, who belongs to Paris Saint-Germain and has spent time at Barcelona’s academy, is turning all the expectations surrounding him into reality. The 21-year-old Dutch midfielder is coming off two great seasons in Europe, the first with PSV and the last with RB Leipzig. For the German team, he scored ten goals and provided 15 assists in 43 games. He has been known from an early age for his ability with the ball at his feet and has been improving his football year after year.
Benjamin Sesko (Eslovenia)
Despite his young age, 21-year-old Benjamin Sesko is emerging as one of the big attacking names in this edition of the Euro Cup. The Slovenian center forward found the net 18 times and made two passes on goal in 42 matches played last season, also for RB Leipzig. At 1.95 m tall, he stands out for his strength in the air and his ability to finish.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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