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#3. Robin Gosens - Germany
Robin Gosens has been the talk of the town after his scintillating performances in the group stages at Euro 2020. The Atalanta man has already racked up one goal and two assists, a truly impressive feat considering Germany were drawn into the group of death.
Germany faced tough competition in the group stages, with close matches against France, Portugal and Hungary. Called up only in 2020, Gosens has seriously impressed for Die Mannschaft in his short international career so far. An assured presence in the left wingback position, Gosens ' biggest strengths are his ability to take on players and his inch-perfect crosses.
Gosens was an influential member of the team in the group stages, scoring and assisting a goal each in Germany's 4-2 win over Portugal. His contributions allowed Germany to register a second-place finish in Group F, earning them passage into the knockout stages.
With Germany taking on a defensively robust England side in the round of 16, Germany will depend on Gosens as an attacking outlet in their hopes of progressing to the quarterfinals.
#2. Paul Pogba - France
Paul Pogba has divided opinion ever since his move to Manchester United. An immensely talented player, Pogba has been described in the past as unpredictable.
The Frenchman was signed by Manchester United five years ago, and has had a stop-start stint at Old Trafford. However, in the same period, he has won the FIFA World Cup with France, and also featured in the Euro 2016 final.
A box-to-box midfielder, Pogba plays with added freedom for France. With the defensive cover provided by N'golo Kante, Pogba is able to play in a more free role. Often pulling the strings from midfield, Pogba seems a completely different player while playing for France.
His presence in midfield certainly sparks fear in the minds of opponents. With France taking on Switzerland in the round of 16, Didier Deschamps will expect Pogba to carry his brilliant form into the business end of the tournament.
#1. Cristiano Ronaldo - Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo has been in sublime form at Euro 2020. The current leader in the race for the Golden Boot, Ronaldo has already racked up an impressive five goals and one assist in three group games so far.
Captain of Portugal, Ronaldo was part of the Selecao's trophy-winning run at Euro 2016. From his performances so far, it is clear that Ronaldo's intention is to retain the trophy at Euro 2020. Ronaldo's fifth goal at Euro 2020 saw him equal Iran's Ali Daei for most goals (109) at international level.
Synonymous with consistency, Ronaldo has already scored in all three games at Euro 2020 so far. He also has the record for most goals scored by any player in Euro tournament history.
With Portugal drawing Belgium in the round of 16, Fernando Santos and Ronaldo will have to pull out all stops in their attempts to stop the number one team in the world. Ronaldo has a personal stake as well, with him looking to become the out-and-out top goalscorer at the international stage.
