Euro 2024 and Copa America: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not?
The curtains have closed on the thrilling Euro 2024 and Copa America tournaments, leaving us with a plethora of standout performers and some who need to up their game. Our writers have weighed in with their thoughts on who’s hot and who’s not, so let’s dive in!
Euro 2024: Stock Up
Lamine Yamal, Spain – This 16-year-old sensation has been a revelation, lighting up the stage with his incredible speed and skill. His semifinal goal against France will be remembered for a long time!
Cody Gakpo, Netherlands – The Liverpool forward has taken his game to new heights, netting three goals and making a significant impact in the Dutch squad’s journey to the semifinals.
Dani Olmo, Spain – This talented attacking midfielder has been a key player for Spain, scoring crucial goals and providing assists when needed.
Marc Guéhi, England – The young centre-back has impressed with his solid defensive performances, earning a spot in our ‘Stock Up’ section.
Ferdi Kadioglu, Turkey – The Fenerbahçe defender has been a force to be reckoned with, providing attacking threat from full-back and showing great defensive discipline.
Diogo Costa, Portugal – The Portugal goalkeeper has been exceptional, making crucial saves and leading his team to the quarterfinals.
Euro 2024: Stock Down
Lisandro Martínez, Argentina – Despite being a talented player, Martínez has struggled to make an impact at Euro 2024, with many criticizing his lack of goals and assists.
Antoine Griezmann, France – The French forward has had a disappointing tournament, failing to deliver in the knockout stages.
Florian Wirtz, Germany – The 21-year-old midfielder has failed to make an impact at Euro 2024, struggling to create chances and failing to score.
Phil Foden, England – The Manchester City forward has had a slow tournament, with many questioning his work rate and lack of goals.
Copa America: Stock Up
James Rodríguez, Colombia – The veteran midfielder has been a revelation, scoring crucial goals and providing assists in Colombia’s run to the final.
Emiliano Martínez, Argentina – The goalkeeper has been outstanding, making crucial saves and leading Argentina to the final.
Salomón Rondón, Venezuela – The 34-year-old forward has been a goal-scoring machine, netting three goals and helping Venezuela to the quarterfinals.
Lisandro Martínez, Argentina – This talented defender has impressed with his solid defensive performances, leading Argentina to the final.
Copa America: Stock Down
Endrick, Brazil – The 17-year-old forward has struggled to make an impact at Copa America, failing to score and create chances.
Santiago Giménez, Mexico – The Feyenoord forward has had a disappointing tournament, failing to score and creating minimal chances.
Tim Weah, United States – The Juventus forward has been criticized for his poor performances, including a red card against Panama.
Miguel Almirón, Paraguay – The Atlanta United midfielder has struggled to make an impact, failing to score or create chances in the group stages.
Alexis Sánchez, Chile – The 35-year-old forward has failed to deliver, wasting early chances and struggling to make an impact.
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