#4 Yannick Gerhardt
Like a few of his U-21 teammates, Gerhardt had already represented Germany at the senior level before entering the tournament, making his debut against Italy in a friendly. A midfielder for Wolfsburg at club level, his versatility allows him to play as a defender equally well if not better.
A recipient of Fritz Walter Medal at U-19 level, Gerhardt played most of the tournament as the left wing-back. He developed a brilliant understanding with the like of Serge Gnabry and Max Meyer, making long runs down the left flank in order to support the attack without compromising with the defence.
In the finals, Gerhardt epitomised the German style of play, supporting Meyer in the first half when the Germans were high pressing. In the second half, when Spain were attacking, Gerhardt stood firm as ever, successfully keeping the likes of Bellerin, Saul and Asensio at bay.
