Top 5 Players in Spain's U-21 triumph at the European Championships

Florian Jozefzoon of the Netherlands is tackled by Asier Illarramendi of Spain during the UEFA European U21 Championships Group B match between Spain and Netherlands at Ha Moshava Stadium on June 12, 2013 in Petah Tiqwa, Israel. (Getty Images)

3. Asier Illarramendi

Real Sociedad have a gem on their hands in Asier Illaramendi. The defensive midfielder might not be the favourite with the media as are the likes of Isco and Thiago Alcantara but he was a genuine find of this tournament. He was solid in defence in front of his back-four and initiated the attacks from his deep-lying role.

He was not inhibited while putting in the odd crunching challenge for his team. His distribution was astonishing and his vision, progressive. He gave one the impression of an experienced campaigner with his positional awareness. The club will have considerable difficulty in holding on to this spectacular talent.