Euro 2020: Top 5 midfielders who could set the competition alight
UEFA Euro 2020 is about to start in less than a week, where the European heavyweights will battle it out for the continent's top prize.
Numerous teams at Euro 2020 have a plethora of world-class midfield personnel at their disposal. On that note, let's take a look at the top five midfielders to watch out for during the tournament.
#5 Nicolo Barella (Italy)
Nicolo Barella of Italy has had a rousing start to his career. First making his name with Cagliari, Barella moved to Inter Milan in 2019 and won the Scudetto in 2020-21.
The midfielder is an excellent reader of the game, with his tenacious performances earning him praise. Only 24, Barella has formed a formidable partnership in central midfield with Marcelo Brozovic and Christian Eriksen. He was key in Inter winning their first Serie A title in more than a decade and was adjudged the Serie A Midfielder of the Season.
Making his Azzurri debut in 2018, Nicolo Barella, capped 23 times by Italy, is expected to play a talismanic role for the team at Euro 2020.
#4 Toni Kroos (Germany)
Toni Kroos is a regular on any list of top midfielders. He is coming off an excellent club season, helping Real Madrid finish second in the La Liga.
Kroos' greatest strengths are his eye for a pass and his exceptional accuracy. He is Real Madrid's kingpin in midfield, often running the show from that position. He has also been able to replicate that form in Germany colours as well.
A key player in Die Mannschaft's FIFA World Cup win in 2014, Kroos could be one to watch out for at Euro 2020. With Germany perched in the Group of Death, they will look to Kroos' experience and leadership to help them make a deep run in the tournament.
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