The Greatest Legendary Lineup in Euro History | Football News

Intro starting from 1960 like clockwork every four years all of Europe immerses itself in the passionate atmosphere of football across 17 UEFA European championships numerous football legends have shown brightly on this stage in the history of football exceptional players have graced the European stage making it no easy task to select the greatest Euro fend of all time in 2016 UEFA officially announced the greatest Euro effin based on the votes of 3.8 million fans on their official website now let's take a look at the legendary lineup of the greatest Euro players John Luigi Buon with an impressive 19 years of experience representing the Italian national team Buon played a 157 matches although he never clinched a European Philipp Lahm championship this goalkeeper affectionately known as the spider was a key factor in Italy's 2006 FIFA World Cup victory and their runner-up finish in Euro 2012 buffon's Peak years saw him as the impenetrable shield guarding Italy's goal making him a deserving inclusion in this list Philip LOM L participated in three Euros playing 113 matches for the German national team despite winning the 2014 World Cup this versatile Defender narrowly missed out on a European title in 2008 when Germany fell to Spain in the final standing at just 1.7 m tall LS slender frame bellied his ability to outwit taller and faster Strikers throughout his career known for his intelligence on the field he never received a red card a testament to his discipline Pep Guardiola once described Philip LOM as the smartest player he had ever known highlighting his Excellence Paolo Maldini Paulo Maldini over his illustrious 24-year career Maldini played 126 matches for the Italian national team across three Euros 1988 1996 and 2000 despite never lifting the European Cup he was individually honored in the Euro 1996 and 2000 best XY an Accolade earned even as Italy lost to France in the final maldini's left back position compliments Lam's right back role in this lineup Carl's Puyol the Spanish Carles Puyol Defender featured in 100 matches for the national team puyol's crowning moment came in Euro 2008 when Spain defeated Germany 1 to0 with Fernando Torres scoring the decisive goal unfortunately injury kept him out of the 2012 Squad defending their title Puyol embodied strength energy courage fair play and exemplary sportsmanship he remains an icon and legend for both Barcelona and the Spanish national team fron beckenbauer Franz Beckenbauer if Pelle was the king of football beckenbauer was the emperor not only of German football but also Al the global game one of the greatest defenders in history he played 582 matches for Bayern Munich and won Top honors in German Football as both player and Coach known as the Kaiser for his elegant playing style and exceptional leadership beckin Bower secured not only World Cup victories but also European glory in 1972 he twice claimed the Balon door solidifying his status as a football legend in the Midfield Andrea Piro would Andrea Pirlo play in the deepest position among the three midfielders pero may not be the fastest runner excel at heading or possess great physical strength but what sets him apart in a world of athletic players is his brain watching Piro Glide effortlessly across the field orchestrating the ball like a Grandmaster on a chessboard is a sight to behold with 116 appearances pero ranks fourth in Italy's national team history he showcased his Exquisite qualities during Euro 2012 where his exceptional ball distribution in the central Midfield area made him Italy's standout performer prior to that in Euro 2004 and 2008 Piro was a key player for the Italian Squad his contributions also extended to Italy's World Cup victory in 2006 playing slightly higher in the Andres Iniesta Midfield Trio would be an Iniesta with a knack for unlocking defenses he played a pivotal role during the Golden Era of tikit taka the Barcelona Legend earned earned 107 caps for the national team scoring 13 goals his International success includes back-to-back European championships in 2008 and 2012 after iniesta's retirement it's unlikely that football will produce another player as intelligent as he was Zinedine Zidane completing the Midfield Trio is Zinedine zidon one of the finest players in Euro history the former Real Madrid coach excelled in Euro 1996 2000 and 2004 Euro 20 000 stands out as his most memorable tournament the French Superstar had a perfect career at both club and international levels with his Pinnacle being the 1998 World Cup Triumph zidan's Artistry on the field remains an enduring source of inspiration on the Cristiano Ronaldo right wing in this lineup we have Cristiano Ronaldo the Portuguese forward boasts nearly 200 appearances for the national team with an impressive 130 goals at 39 years old Ronaldo holds a plethora of Records he is the top scorer in Euro finals with 14 goals and has the most appearances in the tournament's history his individual accolades include two Golden Boot Awards 2012 and 2021 even in team achievements Ronaldo LED Portugal to victory in Euro 2016 simply put his legacy in European championships is unparalleled taking the Thierry Henry leftwing position is tierry hrii the French Striker is a true Euro Legend contributing to France's successes in 1998 and 2000 both continental and Global triumphs Henry played 123 matches for the national team scoring 51 goals his three goals in Euro 2000 were crucial to their campaign for loyal Arsenal fans the name TI enri evokes memories of a powerful elegant Lightning Fast Forward who graced the Premier League with golden moments the last player on the list and a great Center forward not only for Dutch Football but also for the global game is Marco Von Baston he scored 24 goals in 58 appearances for the vibrant orange Netherlands team during Euro 1988 van Baston played a pivotal role in helping the Dutch team clinch the championship his total of five goals included a memorable hat trick against the England team in Euro 1992 despite missing a penalty shootout in the final against Denmark van Baston rightfully earned a place in the tournament's best XE in this lineup we also have Legendary Super substitutes such as Dino zof the goalkeeper for the Italian national team Matias samur the central Defender for the German national team Pepe another Central Defender representing Portugal Javi Hernandez the Midfield Maestro from Spain Luis Figo the Portuguese Midfield wizard Michelle platini the French forward gar Müller the German striker that completes the lineup of the 11 greatest legends in Euro history if you have a favorite among these names feel free to comment below the video and now let me bid you farewell until our next encounter in future videos