7 Football Stars To Watch At Olympics 2024

Manchester City's Argentine forward Julian Alvarez is one of the three over-age players, as the nation aim for Olympic gold for the first time since Beijing 2008. ( AFP )

Women's Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati is arguably the best female footballer in the world, and is expected to dazzle for favourites Spain in Paris. ( X/keepupau )

Former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is the most experienced player in the France squad, and will captain his nation at the Olympics. ( X/afcstuff )

With two Olympic silvers in her cabinet, Brazil legend Marta will be having a final go at gold, and is expected to retire from international football after Paris 2024. ( X/SelecaoFeminina )

21-year-old Barcelona midfielder has already won Euro 2024 with Spain, and will be aiming to cap off a royal summer with an Olympic medal. ( X/BarcaUniversal )

Winner of the Golden Girl award in 2023, Colombia's Linda Caicedo is expected to star despite being only 19 years old. ( X/cesaralo )

Morocco full-back Achraf Hakimi is already a World Cup semi-finalist, and will now be hoping to add an Olympic medal to his impressive international career. ( X/CFC_Janty )