UEFA Euro 2024 team of the tournament: Lamine Yamal shined with Spain, 41-year-old Pepe at center back, more

The UEFA Euro 2024 is now over, let's look at who the stars were

By Francesco Porzio Jul 15, 2024 at 11:03 am ET• 4 min read

The UEFA Euro 2024 is over after Spain won 2-1 against England in Berlin on Sunday, and now that the competition is over and the month of action has wrapped up we can name the eleven players of the tournament. Lamine Yamal was named the best young player of the Euros while Rodri was named the best player of the UEFA Euro 2024. Let's take a look to who made it into the best eleven.

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GK: Mert Gunok (Turkiye)

Turkiye's goalkeeper Mert Gunok probably made the most iconic save of the tournament against Austria after he denied Christoph Baumgartner an equalizer that could have change the course of the round of 16. Vincenzo Montella's side was one of the surprises of the Euros with Turkiye getting knocked out by Netherlands in the quarterfinal and a lot of their run has to do with the performances of Besiktas' experienced player, who turned 35 this year. 

Mert Günok pulls off incredible save 🤯#EURO2024 | #AUTTUR pic.twitter.com/lOdemL3Ani

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 2, 2024

RB: Joao Cancelo (Portugal)

The Portuguese right back showed again why he is one of the best players in his role, as he was one of the main names of Roberto Martinez's side at the Euros. Portugal were only knocked out on penalties against France at the quarterfinals of the tournament after winning, also on penalties, in the round of 16 against Slovenia. Cancelo will now be back at Manchester City after his loan spell at FC Barcelona, but it's unlikely he will stay in the Premier League next season. 

CB: Pepe (Portugal)

Another Portuguese player in our team of the tournament, but Pepe is one of those names that can't be excluded. At 41 years old, the now former FC Porto defender was one of the best players of the Euros and showed all his defensive skills in the quarterfinals against France, despite the elimination. Pepe is now a free agent, after his deal with Porto expired on June 30, and many clubs should be interested in him, as, despite his age, he's still one of the best defenders around European soccer.