5 STRIKERS WHO COULD SURPRISE YOU IN THE UPCOMING EURO 2020
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ANTE REBIC (CROATIA)
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AC Milan striker Ante Rebic was an unsung hero in Croatia’s magical run to the 2018 World Cup finals. Rebic enjoyed a good 2020-21 season with the Rossoneri after a permanent move last summer. In 33 games across all competitions this season, Rebic scored 11 goals and provided 6 assists.
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BURAK YILMAZ (TURKEY)
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Burak Yilmaz has been one of Ligue 1’s standout players this season, making a vital contribution in Lille’s road to title glory. Turkey are the dark horses going into Euro 2020, and the star striker will have a key role to play. Yilmaz has amassed 18 goals and 5 assists from 33 games this season.
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ARTEM DZYUBA (RUSSIA)
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Artem Dzyuba is another seasoned striker who will be on the lookout at Euro 2020. The Russian played a key role in Zenit St. Petersburg's 3 successive league titles. In 34 games across all competitions, Dzyuba has been directly involved in 29 goals (22 goals, 7 assists) this season.
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DONYELL MALEN (NETHERLANDS)
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Donyell Malen has been Europe’s best No.9 this season outside the big five leagues. In Malen’s last two seasons At PSV Eindhoven, he has scored 38 goals and provided 10 assists from 58 matches. No player in the 26-man Netherlands squad for Euro 2020 has more goals than him.
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GERARD MORENO (SPAIN)
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Villarreal striker Gerard Moreno finished second in La Liga’s scoring charts, just behind Lionel Messi. He showcased his goal scoring abilities in the Europa League, which saw Villarreal lift their first-ever European trophy. The Spaniard has 7 goals and 5 assists from 12 Europa League games.
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