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

Thiago Alcantara of Spain poses with the trophy after winning the UEFA European U21 Championship final match against Italy at Teddy Stadium on June 18, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. (Getty Images)

2. Thiago Alcantara

The midfielder was a leader on the pitch and produced some breathtaking performances for Spain. The diversity of his set of skills was on display in the competition and he fittingly grabbed the spotlight in the final with a sublime hat-trick.

The midfielder is rumoured to be a Manchester United target this summer and no wonder his talent is commanding so much respect at such a young age. He dictated the midfield in every game that Spain played and looked the part of the primary play-maker.