Just like that, the Euro 2024 group stages have come to an end. Those who are into the knockout round now know their fate. But before our attention turns to those games, let’s take a look at who made the FotMob XI for Match Day three.
By Sam McGuire
Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak
The Slovenia shot-stopper played his part in taking the match against Portugal to penalties. The 31-year-old made six saves on Monday evening, one of which was a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty in extra time. He faced shots with an Expected Goals on Target value of 1.44 but managed to keep a clean sheet. The Atlético Madrid man was powerless in the penalty shootout but it didn’t detract from his overall showing on his way to a FotMob rating of 8.6.
Right-Back: Jules Koundé
Kounde impressed for France in their 1-0 win over Belgium. The Barcelona right-back completed 89% of his passes, won three of his four tackles and came out on top in five of his eight ground duels. The creative side of his game really caught the eye though with Koundé carving out five chances (the most of any player on the pitch) and this included one big chance for Les Bleus.
Centre-Back: Merih Demiral
Demiral was an unlikely hero for Türkiye as they knocked Austria out. The centre-back scored twice in what was a shock 2-1 win. Ralf Rangnick’s side went into the game as favourites but were caught out by two set pieces, with the former Atalanta defender capitalising on two occasions. The 26-year-old also made 17 clearances, made four blocks and won 60% of his aerial duels in what was a dogged defensive showing on his way to a 9.2 FotMob rating.
Centre-Back: Nico Schlotterbeck
The BVB defender has been quietly impressive at Euro 2024. However, his performance against Switzerland, a game Germany won 2-0, is earning him some plaudits. Schlotterbeck completed 91% of his passes and finished with an assist. He won 100% of his tackles, 80% of his aerial duels and recovered the ball on five occasions in yet another clean sheet for the host nation.
Left-Back: Michel Aebischer
The Swiss wing-back is making his second appearance in the Team of the Matchday. The 27-year-old, who plays his football in Serie A with Bologna, played his part in the surprise 2-0 win over reigning champions Italy. Aebischer created two chances and finished the match with an assist. He also completed 95% of his passes and won two of his three ground duels. It was a composed showing.
Midfield: Donyell Malen
Malen only played 45 minutes for the Netherlands in their 3-0 win over Romania but his cameo off of the bench earned him a FotMob rating of nine. He scored two goals, had four shots, created two chances and finished with a pass success rate of 94% having replaced Steven Bergwijn at the break. The 25-year-old also completed 100% of his dribbles, won 80% of his ground duels and 100% of his aerial duels in what was an all action display. Ronald Koeman might find it difficult to leave him out of his XI for the quarter-final tie with Türkiye.
Midfield: Rodri
He’s just a big game player, isn’t he? Rodri levelled things up for Spain after they fell behind early on to Georgia. He put in a composed and dominant showing in midfield for La Roja, attempting 117 passes and creating two chances in the eventual 4-1 win. The Manchester City man recovered the ball 12 times, won two of his three tackles and finished with a 100% success rate in duels. He bossed things in the middle third and gave his side a solid platform.
Midfield: Fabián Ruiz
Another appearance in the FotMob XI for Ruiz. The Paris Saint-Germain maestro finished with a goal and assist, the second time he’s racked up two goal involvements in his last three starts for Spain. The 28-year-old also completed four of his five dribbles while having a remarkable seven shots from midfield. He also carved out two chances and managed to yet again steal the spotlight away from midfield partners Rodri and Pedri.
Attack: Lamine Yamal
He might only be 16 but he’s already a cheat code for both club and country. Yamal registered an assist, his second of the tournament, in what was a creative masterclass against Georgia. The Barcelona winger created the most chances (six) and finished with a pass success rate of 89%. He also had seven shots, missed two big chances, and attempted eight dribbles in what was a whirlwind display from the right flank.
Attack: Kai Havertz
Despite some wanting Niclas Füllkrug to start for the hosts, Julian Nagelsmann is keeping faith with Kai Havertz. He’s being rewarded for it too. The Arsenal forward scored in the 2-0 win over Denmark and his performance earned him the highest FotMob rating of the match (8.2). Havertz was a handful throughout, missing three big chances, while also creating one chance and attempting four dribbles. He’s now on two goals and an assist at the Euros.
Attack: Nico Williams
Williams finished the game against Georgia having completed 100% of his passes. The in-demand Athletic Club attacker scored and assisted in the 4-1 win too. He carved out four chances and had five attempts on goal. He also attempted eight dribbles, had 10 touches in the box, and eight crosses in what was a dominant attacking showing. This performance earned him a FotMob rating of nine, a figure that only Ruiz (9.1) could better in the Spain game.
(Cover image from IMAGO)
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