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

#3 Dani Ceballos - Spain

KRAKOW, POLAND - JUNE 30: Dani Ceballos of Spain is awarded the Player of the Tournament by Aleksander Ceferin, UEFA president during the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Final between Germany and Spain at Krakow Stadium on June 30, 2017 in Krakow, Poland. (Photo by Nils Petter Nilsson/Ombrello/Getty Images) — The midfielder had a moment of reckoning in this tournament

The outspoken midfielder has had his fair share of off-field issues in the past but the Euros saw him at his utter best on it. Ceballos was on the bench for the first game against Macedonia but played a crucial role against Portugal in the next game. However, he truly captured the attention of the masses with his sensational display against Italy.

Although Saul scored a hat-trick, it was Ceballos who controlled proceedings in the midfield, resulting in him winning the Player of the Tournament award. Ceballos tracked back, dictated the play and also surged forward, beating the entire Italian defence on one occasion with his dribbling ability.

He was solid in the final as well but could not spark a comeback for the Spaniards. His brilliant displays in midfield have sparked off a bidding war between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, who are both vying for Ceballos' signature.

Edited by Staff Editor