Five coming talents to keep an eye on for Euro 2024

In few months, Germany will play Scotland in Munich to begin Euro 2024. Throughout the competition, a wide range of talent will be on display, many of whom are just beginning their careers. In this article, we examine 5 players to watch in four distinct categories before the competition.

By SoccerSat Team

Florian Wirtz

The 20-year-old does a great job at simplifying football. He is more adept at reading the game than most, and he has the technical ability to make tough passes look easy. The Bundesliga's most promising player, Wirtz, gains knowledge from Xabi Alonso and develops as a result. As of this writing, he leads all players in Europe's top leagues in assists (15 across all competitions). Julian Nagelsmann must now centre the national team around him. At the 2022 World Cup, Germany was eliminated in the group stage, but Wirtz was unable to compete due to a knee injury. When he is in charge of the show, never bet against the hosts.

Xavi Simons

Xavi Simons His name is Xavi, and he was raised at La Masia; yet, he was born in Amsterdam. Simons is the ideal player to embody the Dutch-Catalan aesthetic, which Johan Cruyff would have been thrilled to see. He is the epitome of Total Football, and it is nearly hard to pinpoint his position. Is he a centre midfielder, a winger, a second striker, or a playmaker? Simons makes things happen everywhere on the pitch while running around it, so nobody can tell. While it may not be a very romantic scene to see him play on loan from Paris Saint-Germain for RB Leipzig, he is still a star that fans adore, especially when he dons the iconic orange shirt. In the summer, Simons might be very important for his nation.

António Silva

António Silva "My idol is Rúben Dias," Silva declared after been promoted to the senior team of Benfica in the summer of 2022. After quickly securing his spot at Estádio da Luz a few months later, the centre back was thrilled to be included in the national team alongside the Manchester City player. He was a replacement during the World Cup in 2022, but now that his time has come, he and the player will have a delicious partnership at the 2024 European Championship. Their shared traits—leadership, composure under duress, tactical understanding, and raw physical strength—hardly pose an issue. Silva is anticipated to be Benfica's next major departure following the competition.

Warren Zaïre-Emery

France has a very deep roster, so it's unclear if Didier Deschamps will opt to start the 18-year-old sensation from Paris Saint-Germain. Nevertheless, Zaïre-Emery is a lock to start for Luis Enrique in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, and he's already racked up invaluable experience. It's safe to say that he's already a complete midfielder, both technically and physically, but especially strategically. He loves to keep things simple, is a quick shooter, and has a keen eye for goal. Even though he scored against Gibraltar on his international debut, the young player could be a star in France, but the opposition is fierce.

Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal, 16, a winger for Barcelona in Spain A Day before the Euro 2024 final, the youngest player and scorer in Barcelona and Spanish history will celebrate his 17th birthday. Could he give himself a suitable present by helping the national team reach that showpiece? A few months ago, such a storyline could have seemed unbelievable, but since Yamal has become a club leader, perhaps it doesn't. For a player his age, his leadership abilities and right-wing decision-making are astounding, and his enthusiasm and self-assurance may allow him to step in for the injured Gavi during the competition.