Scotland are out. Georgia have shocked Europe. England are struggling. Spain look like the team to beat. The group stages of Euro 2024 have thrown up some really interesting talking points.
While Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane have all got on the scoresheet, the most intriguing element of the tournament is perhaps how well some of the lesser known players have performed. A major tournament has long been a stage where previously unknown players can flourish and build a reputation and the Euros have certainly offered some players that.
With the knockout stages on the horizon, we look at which 10 players have shone the brightest at the European Championship so far - according to popular statistic’s website FotMob.
With the knockout stages on the horizon, we look at which 10 players have shone the brightest at the European Championship so far - according to popular statistic’s website FotMob.
![So often the underrated gem of both Manchester City and Portugal, the little magician has shone on the big stage. He has a 7.89 average rating as per FotMob due to his 88.7% passing accuracy, 100% dribble success rate and six chances created.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/03/9/16/Bernardo%20Silva%20%28Portugal%29%20-%20%E2%82%AC8.5%20million.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. Bernardo Silva - Portugal
So often the underrated gem of both Manchester City and Portugal, the little magician has shone on the big stage. He has a 7.89 average rating as per FotMob due to his 88.7% passing accuracy, 100% dribble success rate and six chances created. | Getty ImagesPhoto: Getty Images
![The Manchester United midfielder has been impressive for the Danes despite their lukewarm start to the tournament. He has scored one goal so far and shown real attacking intent by getting into the opposition box 15 times and creating 13 chances across his three Euro 2024 appearances.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/26/14/45/GettyImages-2159309246.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
10. Christian Eriksen - Denmark
The Manchester United midfielder has been impressive for the Danes despite their lukewarm start to the tournament. He has scored one goal so far and shown real attacking intent by getting into the opposition box 15 times and creating 13 chances across his three Euro 2024 appearances. | Getty Images