Worst XI of EURO 2024: Ronaldo Leads the Attack

The Worst XI of EURO 2024: Underperformers from the European Championship

EURO 2024 has officially ended with Spain crowned as the new champions after a convincing win over England in the final. Throughout the tournament, many exceptional players were celebrated, including stars like Rodri, Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham, and Pepe. However, there were also several players who underperformed and disappointed fans.

Givemesports has listed 11 names for the worst lineup of EURO 2024, based on evaluations and opinions from fans and experts.

Attackers: Ronaldo Leads the Front Line

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
– At 39 years old, Ronaldo’s high standards for himself led to significant criticism when he failed to meet those expectations. Despite Portugal’s quarter-final exit not being an early exit, Ronaldo’s inability to score and his missed opportunities marked a disappointing campaign for the superstar.

2. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium)
– Lukaku had a particularly unlucky tournament, with three goals disallowed by VAR and several missed chances that contributed to Belgium’s early exit from the tournament.

3. Dusan Vlahovic (Serbia)
– Vlahovic was another major disappointment. Serbia, expected to perform well, struggled throughout the tournament. Vlahovic played all three group stage matches but failed to score, ending the tournament without a goal.

Midfielders: John McGinn, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Dominik Szoboszlai

1. John McGinn (Scotland)
– McGinn, a standout player in the Premier League, failed to make an impact at EURO 2024 as Scotland was eliminated early in the tournament.

2. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (Serbia)
– Milinkovic-Savic, a key figure for Al Hilal in the Saudi Arabian league, had a terrible tournament by his own standards, as noted by Serbian fans after their team’s early departure.

3. Dominik Szoboszlai (Hungary)
– Szoboszlai’s performance was underwhelming, and like McGinn, he couldn’t deliver the expected level of play as Hungary was knocked out early.

Defenders: Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Gianluca Mancini, Andreas Christensen, Oleksandr Zinchenko

1. Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Italy)
– Di Lorenzo, along with Gianluca Mancini, was part of a defense that failed to meet expectations, falling short of the standards set by Italian legends like Giorgio Chiellini and Paolo Maldini.

2. Gianluca Mancini (Italy)
– Mancini’s defensive struggles were evident throughout the tournament, contributing to Italy’s defensive issues.

3. Andreas Christensen (Denmark)
– Christensen was one of the highly rated full-backs before the tournament but underperformed and failed to meet expectations.

4. Oleksandr Zinchenko (Ukraine)
– Zinchenko’s performance was disappointing compared to the high expectations placed upon him before EURO 2024.

Goalkeeper:

1. Dominik Livakovic (Croatia)
– Livakovic conceded six goals in three group stage matches and failed to make any notable saves, making him the worst goalkeeper of the tournament.

This lineup represents players who, despite their previous reputations and potential, failed to perform effectively during EURO 2024.