A show of league supremacy!
In the Euro 2024 final, Luis de la Fuente’s Spain secured a 2-1 victory over England with a late goal from Mikel Oyarzabal, marking their return to European football's pinnacle after a 12-year hiatus. Spain made history as the first nation to win every game in a single Euro competition. The Golden Boot was split among six players, including Harry Kane, Dani Olmo, Cody Gakpo, Georges Mikautadze, Jamal Musiala, and Ivan Schranz. The article below assesses which league's players were the most efficient in front of goal during the tournament.
Bundesliga players were the most prolific at Euro 2024, with three of the six Golden Boot winners—Dani Olmo, Harry Kane, and Jamal Musiala—representing clubs in the German league. Each of these players scored three goals during the tournament. Despite the impressive individual performances, only Dani Olmo, playing for a Bundesliga club, won the Euro 2024 title. His contribution was crucial to Spain’s historic triumph, as they became the first team to win every match at a single Euro competition. This highlights the Bundesliga’s significant impact on the tournament’s goalscoring charts.
The Premier League, alongside La Liga, saw its players score 16 goals at Euro 2024. Despite England having an impressive squad with the most English top-flight players, they only managed to score eight goals throughout the tournament. However, three Premier League stars were part of the Spanish squad that won the competition: David Raya, Rodri, and Marc Cucurella. Their contributions were instrumental as Spain secured the title in Berlin, making history as the first team to win every game in a single Euro competition. This indicates the Premier League's influence on the tournament, despite England's relatively modest goal tally.
LaLiga players are celebrating their success with Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph, but the league didn’t produce the most goals at the tournament. Notable performers from LaLiga included youngsters Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal, who shone for the champions. Álvaro Morata, another prominent LaLiga player, had a less impactful tournament in terms of goals, managing to score only once. Despite their contributions, La Liga's goal tally fell short compared to other leagues, although the league's players played a significant role in Spain's historic victory.
Serie A players scored a total of 15 goals at Euro 2024. Defending champions Italy, who had the most Serie A stars, were eliminated in the Round of 16. However, several Serie A players from other nations made a significant impact. Dan Ndoye of Switzerland, a standout Serie A player, led his team to the quarterfinals. Stefan de Vrij also made his mark, scoring for the Netherlands in the quarterfinals against Turkey. Despite Italy's early exit, Serie A players contributed notably to the tournament, proving their quality and influence across various national teams.
Ligue 1 players scored the fewest goals at Euro 2024, with only nine goals produced by its players. Despite having many top Ligue 1 stars, including numerous French players, the league's contribution to the tournament's goal tally was minimal. The standout Ligue 1 player was PSG's Fabian Ruiz, who scored two goals and played a crucial role in Spain’s championship victory. His performances highlighted the league’s presence on the international stage, even though overall, Ligue 1 players had a less impactful scoring record compared to their counterparts from other leagues.
While Spain took the cup, ultimately it was German League players with the highest number of goals!
