Euro 2016: Top 5 defenders at the tournament

3. Jerome Boateng

   

   Boateng scores Germany’s first goal . (source:stripes.com)

The defending World Champions Germany started the tournament off as one of the favourites to win it. Although they didn't reach the finals of the tournament, Germany and Boateng can take back many positives from the tournament.

The Bayern Munich defender has been at the end of many social media trolls after his handball against Italy, but it is unfair that he will be remembered for it. His defensive performance in the Euro’s was calm and composed with a staggering 56 ball recoveries for the Germans.

With a staggering 406 passed to his name, he made the second highest successful passes in the tournament. He also has a goal to his name, which came in the round of 16.