The European Championship (EURO) is the second-grandest international cup competition, second only to the FIFA World Cup. Thriving in this quadrennial competition is a surefire way of becoming a European legend. This is why every player worth their salt pushes as hard as possible to leave a mark.
As we await to congratulate the winning team, top scorer, and the Player of the Tournament of EURO 2024, let’s take a stroll down memory lane and honor a handful of forwards who have left an ever-lasting footprint in the competition’s history. Continue reading to meet the five players with the most goals + assists in EURO history.
#5 Marco Van Basten (EURO 1988): 6 Goal Contributions
Marco Van Basten Won The EURO In 1988
Leading with poise and grace, Netherlands icon Marco Van Basten led his country to European Championship glory in 1988. The legendary center-forward scored five times and provided an assist in five games, finishing as not only the competition’s highest scorer but also its best player.
The three-time Ballon d’Or winner scored a superb hat-trick against England in a Group 2 clash, propelling the Netherlands to a 3-1 win. He then scored the winning goal against Germany in the semi-final and a thunderous volley in a 2-0 win over the Soviet Union in the final. He also assisted Ruud Gullit for Holland’s opening goal.
#4 Milan Baros (EURO 2004): 6 Goal Contributions
Milan Baros Was The Top Scorer In EURO 2004
Czechia legend Milan Baros made his European Championship debut in 2004. The formidable striker proved to be a menace inside the opposition area, scoring a tournament-high five times and providing an assist. Baros’ best performance came in the quarter-final clash with Denmark. He scored an excellent brace to guide Czechia to a 3-0 victory. Unfortunately, Baros fired a blank in the semi-final meeting with Greece and his country crashed out after suffering a 1-0 defeat.
The former Liverpool striker also featured in EURO 2008 and…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-07-12 07:15:16
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