Euro 2020: 5 most valuable attacking midfielders

UEFA Euro 2020 has lived up to its expectations so far in terms of excitement and goals.

Some of the best footballing nations and players in Europe are trying to win the prestigious tournament. As a result, there has been some excellent football on display.

Euros 2020 has also proved to be a thriving tournament for attacking midfielders so far. Some of the best in that position have done well in the competition, providing goals and creativity.

We look at the 5 most valuable attacking midfielders at Euro 2020.

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#5 Kai Havertz (Germany) | €70 million

Germany Herzogenaurach Training Session

Regarded as one of the best young footballers in the world, Kai Havertz ended his debut season with Chelsea on a positive note and has carried that form to Euro 2020.

The Germany international struggled to get going at Chelsea after joining them last summer from Bayer Leverkusen for a fee of £72 million. However, the arrival of Thomas Tuchel as manager saw Havertz's form improve, and the forward scored the sole goal of the Champions League final against Manchester City.

The 22-year old clearly has a high ceiling, and he was a pivotal attacking force in Germany's 4-2 win over Portugal at Euro 2020. Havertz is the present and the future of the Germany national team.

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#4 Pedri (Spain) | €70 million

FC Barcelona v RC Celta - La Liga Santander

Pedri's debut season with Barcelona was a revelation, with the midfielder one of the few players to emerge out of last season with an enhanced reputation.

Not much was expected from Pedri when he joined Barcelona last summer from Las Palmas, but the 18-year old proved to be an important cog for Barcelona. He was ever-present for the club last season, and his performances in a variety of midfield and forward positions earned him a position in the Spain squad for Euro 2020.

Spain have not impressed a lot of people so far at Euro 2020, but Pedri's technical qualities have been visible. The prodigious talent has a long way to go, but Barcelona should do all they can to ensure that they keep him, at least for the next decade.

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#3 Mason Mount (England) | €75 million

Sheffield United v Chelsea - Premier League

A product of Chelsea's academy, Mason Mount was one of the best midfielders in the Premier League last season.

There were doubts as to whether Mount had the qualities to be a Chelsea player when he first started playing for them, but the England international has proved to be a scintillating footballer. Highly creative with good technical skills and the ability to occupy good spaces, Mount has become a mainstay for both club and country.

The 22-year old was one of England's best players during their group stage games against Croatia and Scotland. Mount will be crucial if Gareth Southgate's side are to do well in the latter stages of Euro 2020.

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#2 Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) | €90 million

Hungary v Portugal - UEFA Euro 2020: Group F

Arguably the best midfielder in the Premier League last season, Bruno Fernandes is enjoying his best spell as a professional footballer with Manchester United.

Fernandes has completely transformed the Red Devils since his arrival from Sporting CP in January 2020. The Portugal international has added creativity, goals and intensity from midfield, and he is already a fan favorite among the Old Trafford faithful.

The 26-year old has been subdued for Portugal at Euro 2020 so far. Despite featuring in both their games, Fernandes has been kept quiet by opposition defenses and more will be expected from him at Euro 2020.

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#1 Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) | €100 million

Denmark v Belgium - UEFA Euro 2020: Group B

One of the best players in world football, Kevin De Bruyne has once again been showing his class and quality at Euro 2020.

De Bruyne endured an injury-prone but good Premier League campaign with Manchester City, which culminated with him winning the PFA Players' Player of the Year. Renowned for his progressive passing and his drilled crosses into the box, the Belgium international has thrived under the management of Pep Guardiola.

The 29-year old was at his influential best during Belgium's game against Denmark at Euro 2020. He was not fully fit during the start of the competition, but is likely to be more involved from now on.

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