5 best players from the UEFA U-21 European Championship

Modified Jul 04, 2017 16:00 GMT

KRAKOW, POLAND - JUNE 30: Players of Germany celebrates after the victory during the UEFA U21 Final match between Germany and Spain at Krakow Stadium on June 30, 2017 in Krakow, Poland. (Photo by Nils Petter Nilsson/Ombrello/Getty Images) — Germany were crowned the champions of the U-21 Euros

#4 Federico Bernardeschi - Italy

UDINE, ITALY - JUNE 11: Federico Bernardeschi of Italy looks on during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Italy and Liechtenstein at Stadio Friuli on June 11, 2017 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) — The Fiorentina winger was Italy’s shining light

The winger has a reputation for being a big-game player in the Serie A and he carried that into Poland as well. Italy's captain and major creative force, Bernardeschi guided the young Azzurri to the semis. Bernardeschi scored the winner against Germany which helped Italy top their group and then scored his side’s only goal against Spain in a 3-1 loss.

Bernardeschi scored 13 goals in all competitions for La Viola last season and is on course to becoming a star. The likes of Manchester United and Juventus are already taking note of the young winger. He can play anywhere along the front line and is a future leader, with the Euros enhancing his reputation and value in the transfer market.

Edited by Staff Editor