5 best players for Germany at Euro 2020

Portugal v Germany - UEFA Euro 2020: Group F

#3 Robin Gosens

Robin Gosens showed flashes of his brilliance at Euro 2020, and his performance against Portugal was the pick of the lot. Joachim Low went with a 3-4-2-1 more often than not, and he wanted to use Gosens’ ability on the left flank.

The marauding wing-back was unstoppable against Portugal as he often found himself in the right areas to cause havoc in the final third.

Once again, though, consistency was lacking as Germany failed to score against France and England and limped to a draw against Hungary.

Statistically, Gosens was one of the best attacking players for Germany as he finished with two assists and one goal.

#2 Leon Goretzka

Leon Goretzka picked up an injury at the wrong time as he missed the opening two games for Germany, before returning to face Hungary and England.

Goretzka wasn’t at his best as he lacked fitness, but his impact was clearly visible. His late goal against Hungary ensured Die Mannschaft qualified for the knockout stages.

The Bayern Munich midfielder is known for his driving runs into the box, as well as his goal-scoring ability from midfield. He provided a little bit of the spark that Germany’s midfield were craving.

Low initially went with Tony Kroos and Ilkay Gundogan in midfield. While Kroos predominantly played as a recycler in midfield, Ilkay Gundogan failed to provide anything substantial.

Goretzka’s impact against Hungary was immense after he replaced Gundogan, as the German midfield had looked pretty insipid until then. Low and Germany were perhaps a bit unlucky not to have a fully fit Leon Goretzka from the onset.

#1 Joshua Kimmich

It was between Joshua Kimmich and Tony Kroos, and we have gone with the Bayern Munich star because he offered something more than just the sideways passing and recycling of the ball.

Kimmich plays as a central midfielder for Bayern Munich, but the lack of a good option for the right wing-back position forced Low to use the diminutive midfielder in that role.

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Kimmich played there without any qualms, but it was clear that it wasn’t his preferred role. His pace and crossing ability was pretty useful, especially against Portugal. The 26-year old managed two assists in the tournament.

Kroos has decided to hang up his boots, so Kimmich is expected to form the core of the midfield under Hansi Flick.