UEFA European U21 Championship 2017: Top 5 German players from the tournament

Modified Jul 02, 2017 15:22 GMT

KRAKOW, POLAND - JUNE 30: Maximilian Arnold of Germany lifts the trophy with his Germany team mates after 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) — *Stefan Kuntz’s side won the U-21 Euro 2017*

#1 Max Meyer

KRAKOW, POLAND - JUNE 30: Max Meyer of Germany in action 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) — *Meyer’s creativity was crucial in Germany’s win*

Unlike most people’s belief, Der Klassiker that takes place between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund isn’t the fiercest rivalry in German football. This tag rather goes to the Ruhr Derby between Dortmund and Schalke.

Keeping this in mind, it says something about you if the manager of one of these teams tries to sign you, who play for their arch rivals. The manager and player we are talking about here are Jurgen Klopp and Max Meyer respectively.

A gifted attacking midfielder, Meyer’s subtlety and precision in the final third have drawn him comparisons with Andre Iniesta and Mesut Ozil. The expectations from him were high, considering the fact that he was one of the most experienced players in the team, and to say that he surpassed them would be an understatement.

If Maximilian Arnold was the ‘heart’ of the German team, Meyer was its ‘brain’. His creativity and passing were key to loads of chances created by Germany in opponent’s half. On paper, his contribution includes a goal against the Czech Republic and an assist from a corner, but in reality, he was some way or the other involved in each and every move that lead Germany to the European victory.

Edited by Staff Editor