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Rodri from Spain is the best player at Euro 2024 | Euro Cup

Rodri from Spain is the best player at Euro 2024 | Euro Cup

Spain 2 x 1 England | Best Moments | Final | Euro 2024

Spain conclude their participation in Euro 2024 with their fourth title in the competition, beating England 2-1, and with the most individual awards in the decision. At the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany, two Spanish players won individual trophies: Rodri was named the star of the tournament and Lamine Yamal was named the best young player..

Lamine Yamal was one of the great figures of Euro 2024. The youngster became the youngest player in the history of the competition to play in a final. Moreover, he was the youngest athlete to score a goal, equalising against France in the semi-final. The Spaniard turned 17 the day before the tournament was decided on Saturday.

Rodri lifts the Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament trophy – REUTERS/Lee Smith

In the last Euro final, which Italy beat England, Italian goalkeeper Donnarumma was named best player, after saving two penalties in the decisive shots. In addition to the archer, the UEFA team of the year in each position included Walker (England), Bonucci (Italy), Maguire (England), Spinazzola (Italy), Hojbjerg (Denmark), Jorginho (Italy), Pedri (Spain), Lukaku (Belgium), Chiesa (Italy) and Sterling (England).

Spain had an unforgettable run at Euro 2024. Led by Luis de la Fuente, the team came through the group stage in first place and reached the final undefeated, a record in the competition. By beating England, Spain became the oldest winner of the Euros with four titles.

See all the stars from recent editions of the Euro (award since 1996):

See the best young players from the Euro (since 1996)

  • 2016: Renato Sanches (Portugal)
  • 2021: Pedri (Spain)
  • 2024: Lamine Yamal (Spain)