How the Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament Was Decided

Spanish midfielder Rodri was named the UEFA Euro 2024player of the tournament after having a phenomenal month which was capped off by his side taking home the Henri Delaunay cup. The impact the anchorman has had for both club and country has not gone unnoticed in recent times and his efforts this summer made him a worthy recipient of the award.

Despite Jamie Carragher suggesting that the Spanish vice-captain was undeserving of the prize, stating that it should’ve instead gone to another Spanish midfielder, Rodri was selected by a group of ‘UEFA technical observers’, who are comprised of some influential and recognisable names in the sport. The same group was also responsible for naming Lamine Yamal as the Young Player of the Tournament.

How Technical Observers Select Player Of the Tournament

The players respect towards the opposition is factored in

As many would expect when it comes to any individual award, the performance of the player throughout the tournament is paramount when it comes to deciding who should be honoured as the best. Despite statistically looking weaker than Declan Rice going into the final, Rodri controlled every game that he was a part of and allowed the attacking talents ahead of him to play to their strengths as he kept things ticking over.

The 27-year-old’s role and importance to his country was another factor in naming him player of the tournament, as one of the other criteria taken into account was the impact the player had on their team. With the Manchester City man at the heart of the midfield, Luis de la Fuente’s team have not lost a single fixture in over a year. This form continued throughout the summer with Rodri pivotal in every step.

How Technical Observers Select Player Of the Tournament

The players respect towards the opposition is factored in

As many would expect when it comes to any individual award, the performance of the player throughout the tournament is paramount when it comes to deciding who should be honoured as the best. Despite statistically looking weaker than Declan Rice going into the final, Rodri controlled every game that he was a part of and allowed the attacking talents ahead of him to play to their strengths as he kept things ticking over.

The 27-year-old’s role and importance to his country was another factor in naming him player of the tournament, as one of the other criteria taken into account was the impact the player had on their team. With the Manchester City man at the heart of the midfield, Luis de la Fuente’s team have not lost a single fixture in over a year. This form continued throughout the summer with Rodri pivotal in every step.