JAKARTA - The 2024 European Cup is only a few days away. There are at least nine stars aged 23 years or below it as players to watch out for at Euro 2024 according to the OPTA Supercomputer version.
Part of the appeal of a major international football tournament is the opportunity to see players who may never have been seen or even heard.
Every tournament, be it the World Cup or European Cup, always has talent that sticks out, and Euro 2024 won't be different.
However, on this list, we will not find a known superstar. There are no Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Kylian Mbappe, Florian Wirtz or Jamal Musiala here; neither are Kobbie Mainoo, Lamine Yamal, or Xavi Simons.
They are already great; Opta will identify young talents who may be more out of the mainstream, players who feel foreign to most football fans and have never heard of their names. Here is the Opta Analyst version of the star candidate.
Central Defender, Belgium
After completing their full season in Anderlecht's senior team, Zeno Debast is likely to have a big summer. Apart from joining Sporting CP, Debast will debut in a major international tournament at Euro 2024.
Central Defender, Serbia
Strahinja Pavlovic is a tough defender with extraordinary physical attributes. Thanks to her strength and speed, Pavlovic has often been the winner in air and ground duels, making it a difficult defender to pass.
Midfielder, Croatia
Martin Baturina is a dynamic midfielder who has great ability to process the ball and distribute it. He is often compared to Luka Modri happened to him and is a huge asset for his team with his vision and creativity.
Midfielder, Ukraine
Heorhii Sudakov is a young player who is on the rise from Shakhtar Donetsk. With his technical and vision skills, Sudakov was able to organize the game from midfield and make a significant contribution to his team's attack.
Sustainable Midfielder, Portugal
Jo wary Neves, who is only 19 years old, has shown maturity playing at the senior level. Neves is a key player in Benfica's game with the ability to dribble and win a duel.
Left Wing, Spain
Nico Williams is a winger who offers extraordinary speed and technical ability. With his ability to create chances, Williams is a serious threat to the opponent's defense.
Left Wing, Slovakia
Still 18 years old, Leo Sauer is a young talent from Feyenoord. Although he hasn't played much in the first team yet, Sauer has shown his potential as a high-technical winger.
Right Wing, Belgium
Johan Bakayoko is a young PSV star who managed to record 21 goals involved in the 2023-24 season. With his ability to create chances and score goals, Bakayoko is the target of major European clubs.
Striker, Georgia
After moving to Ajax and returning to Metz, Georges Mikautadze showed impressive performance in Ligue 1. With the drift and the contribution of his goals, Mikautadze is a key player for Georgia at Euro 2024.
These are some young players to watch out for at Euro 2024. Who will become a new star? Let's watch it together.
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