3) Joao Moutinho
Residing in the midfield, Joao Moutinho is an experienced member of this Portuguese unit having played in over 80 games. Moutinho has been a part of AS Monaco FC since 2013 and he has been integral for the french club.
Comfortable as a defensive as well as an attacking midfielder, the 29-year-old playmaker has the creativity that an attacking-midfielder requires and he has given it his all in helping Portugal qualify for the Euro 2016. Though he was expected to start as a defensive midfielder, Moutinho was found in a central attacking role against Iceland.
Riddled with injuries in the past, Moutinho has worked hard to prove his fitness and he has risen since his transfer to Monaco. He has also played a key role in Andre Villas-Boas’ side when they won a treble at FC Porto.
Moutinho comprises of good dribbling and passing skills which he has been using effectively and often involved in creating chances for his side. Being a part of the 2012 Euro edition, Moutinho missed the penalty against Spain in the semifinal and ended up on the losing side.
The Monaco star will keep that loss at the back of his mind and look forward to progressing further this time with the Portuguese.
