Euros: Player of the Tournament Winners Since 2000

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As Euro 2024 reaches its business end, discussions have begun on who should be 'Player of the Tournament'

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Spain's 16-year-old starlet Lamine Yamal is one of the hot favourites.

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Let's take a look at the Player of the Tournament winners in the 21st century.

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EURO 2020: Gianluigi Donnarumma

Donnarumma was Italy's penalty shootout hero in both the semi-final and the final, as his nation won the title.

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EURO 2016: Antoine Griezmann

Griezmann scored six goals for hosts France, and was rightly awarded despite losing the final to Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.

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EURO 2012: Andres Iniesta

As Spain lifted back-to-back Euros, star midfielder Andres Iniesta took home the 'Player of the Tournament' award.

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EURO 2008: Xavi

Iniesta's long-time midfield partner Xavi dazzled as Spain began their era of dominance.

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EURO 2004: Theodoros Zagorakis

Greece captain Zagorakis was awarded as they completed one of football's greatest underdog stories by winning the Euros.

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EURO 2000: Zinedine Zidane

France won the World Cup and the Euros back-to-back, and Zinedine Zidane was crowned 'Player of the Tournament'.

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Euros: Player of the Tournament Winners Since 2000

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As Euro 2024 reaches its business end, discussions have begun on who should be 'Player of the Tournament'

Spain's 16-year-old starlet Lamine Yamal is one of the hot favourites.

Let's take a look at the Player of the Tournament winners in the 21st century.

EURO 2020: Gianluigi DonnarummaDonnarumma was Italy's penalty shootout hero in both the semi-final and the final, as his nation won the title.

EURO 2016: Antoine GriezmannGriezmann scored six goals for hosts France, and was rightly awarded despite losing the final to Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.

EURO 2012: Andres IniestaAs Spain lifted back-to-back Euros, star midfielder Andres Iniesta took home the 'Player of the Tournament' award.

EURO 2008: XaviIniesta's long-time midfield partner Xavi dazzled as Spain began their era of dominance.

EURO 2004: Theodoros ZagorakisGreece captain Zagorakis was awarded as they completed one of football's greatest underdog stories by winning the Euros.

EURO 2000: Zinedine ZidaneFrance won the World Cup and the Euros back-to-back, and Zinedine Zidane was crowned 'Player of the Tournament'.