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After weeks of relentless battle, Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands have made it to the final four of the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024). Given the pedigree of these teams, we are guaranteed to have a breathless fight to the finish.
However, before we turn all our attention to the semi-finals and the ultimate finale, we ought to take in the journey so far. Continue reading to check out the 10 key stats that have defined EURO 2024 and meet the men who have set the marker. Let’s begin!
Special Note: Data by Opta (via Squawka). Ties are decided by fewer minutes played.
#10 Saves Made: Giorgi Mamardashvili (Georgia)
Giorgi Mamardashvili Was The Man of the Match In Georgia’s 1-1 Draw With Czechia
Arguably the best goalkeeper in EURO 2024, Giorgi Mamardashvili made a whopping 30 saves before Georgia crashed out of the competition in the Round of 16. The fact that he still holds the top spot proves how effective he proved to be under the crossbar.
European Championship debutants Georgia lost 3-1 in their first match in EURO 2024 but avoided defeat in the following two Group F fixtures, drawing 1-1 with Czechia before beating heavyweights Portugal 2-0. They put up a fight against Spain in the Round of 16, but the three-time European champions simply had too much quality. It ended 4-1 for La Roja, ending Georgia’s memorable EURO 2024 run.
#9 Tackles Made: Ferdi Kadioglu (Turkiye)
Ferdi Kadioglu Has Been A Key Player For Turkiye
Turkiye were the surprise package of EURO 2024, producing remarkable performances all the way to the quarter-finals. Their ability to transition from defending to attacking was extraordinary. And more often than not, left-back Ferdi Kadioglu was the mastermind behind those slick switches. Kadioglu’s tackling is one of the best in the business, with him completing 18 tackles in EURO 2024. After winning the ball, he rarely wasted the opportunity to put his team back on the front foot. He would either play a…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-07-08 06:54:27
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