Football News: Euro 2024, Champions League, and More
The race for Euro 2024 Best Player is already on. This summer’s European Championship is set to be a fascinating tournament as some of the planet’s crème de la crème look to make their mark, with a host of big names in the running.
In the lead-up to the tournament in Germany, the voting panel for the Euro 2024 Best Player of the Tournament award will have a tough decision to make. FourFourTwo takes a look at the favorites for the coveted prize, with odds provided by Sky Bet at the time of publication.
1. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid, 25 years old, 6/1 odds)
The France captain and Real Madrid’s newest star will be looking to improve on his disappointing performance at Euro 2020. Considered by many as the world’s best player, Mbappe will be aiming to lead his team to glory.
2. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, 20 years old, 10/1 odds)
England and France are the two clear favorites to win Euro 2024, and a Mbappe vs. Bellingham showdown could be on the cards. If the young English midfielder can translate his impressive La Liga form to the international stage, he could be in line for the Best Player award.
3. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, 30 years old, 11/1 odds)
The England captain has been Europe’s top scorer this season, finding the back of the net 44 times for a struggling Bayern Munich side. He’ll be looking to make amends after missing a penalty against France in the 2022 World Cup.
4. Phil Foden (Manchester City, 24 years old, 14/1 odds)
While Bellingham has been earning plaudits in Spain, Foden has been in scintillating form for his club, Manchester City. With six Premier League titles already under his belt, the young Englishman has the talent and attitude to shine on the biggest stage.
5. Toni Kroos (Real Madrid, 34 years old, 14/1 odds)
A sentimental favorite, the experienced German midfielder has already enjoyed a perfect club send-off, winning the Champions League. If he can lead his country to success on home soil, he could be a shoo-in for the Best Player award.
6. Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr, 39 years old, 14/1 odds)
The Portugal captain is set to make his 50th World Cup or Euros appearance this summer. His ten goals in qualifying suggest that age and playing in Saudi Arabia have not slowed him down, and he’ll be looking to add another individual accolade to his illustrious career.
7. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, 22 years old, 18/1 odds)
The young Arsenal winger has not let his Euro 2020 penalty miss define him, instead going from strength to strength at the club level. He was England’s joint-top scorer at the 2022 World Cup and could exploit defensive mismatches with his talent.
8. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City, 32 years old, 20/1 odds)
As Belgium’s golden generation heads to Germany, De Bruyne will be the focal point if the team can make a deep run. The Manchester City midfielder will be aiming to cap off his career-defining international tournament with the Best Player award.
“If he can translate his impressive La Liga form to the international stage, he could be in line for the Best Player award.”
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