The UEFA European Championship, commonly known as the EURO, stands as one of the most prestigious international football tournaments globally. Since its inception in 1960, it has showcased the pinnacle of European football talent and delivered unforgettable moments. A total of 17 tournaments have been held, each etching its own unique chapter into football history. For players, securing a EURO winners’ medal represents the zenith of achievement in European international football. Over the years, 358 different players have earned this honor, with a select few achieving the distinction of multiple victories. Notably, 14 players have won two EURO titles, with the majority being Spanish, highlighting Spain’s dominance in the competition during the late 2000s and early 2010s. Only one non-Spaniard has managed to collect two winner’s medals, showcasing the rarity of this feat outside of the Spanish golden era.
Below is a comprehensive list detailing every EURO-winning squad, providing details of each player, their club at the time of the tournament, their position, games played, and goals scored in their respective winning campaigns.
1960 Soviet Union
The inaugural EURO tournament in 1960 saw the Soviet Union emerge victorious, setting the stage for decades of thrilling European Championship football. Led by legendary goalkeeper Lev Yashin, the Soviet squad showcased a blend of defensive resilience and attacking prowess to claim the first-ever title.
| Player | Club | Position | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Maslachenko | Lokomotiv Moskva | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Lev Yashin | Dynamo Moskva | Goalkeeper | 2 | 0 |
| Givi Chokheli | Dinamo Tbilisi | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Vladimir Kesarev | Dynamo Moskva | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Anatoly Krutikov | Spartak Moskva | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Anatoli Maslyonkin | Spartak Moskva | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Viktor Tsaryov | Dynamo Moskva | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Igor Netto (c) | Spartak Moskva | Midfielder | 2 | 0 |
| Yuriy Voynov | Dynamo Kyiv | Midfielder | 2 | 0 |
| German Apukhtin | CSKA Moskva | Forward | 0 | 0 |
| Valentin Bubukin | Lokomotiv Moskva | Forward | 2 | 0 |
| Valentin Ivanov | Torpedo Moskva | Forward | 2 | 0 |
| Zaur Kaloev | Dinamo Tbilisi | Forward | 0 | 0 |
| Yury Kovalyov | Dynamo Kyiv | Forward | 0 | 0 |
| Mikheil Meskhi | Dinamo Tbilisi | Forward | 2 | 0 |
| Slava Metreveli | Torpedo Moskva | Forward | 2 | 1 |
| Viktor Ponedelnik | SKA Rostov | Forward | 2 | 2 |
1964 Spain
Four years later, Spain hosted and won the 1964 European Championship, marking their first major international trophy. With a team built on a strong domestic league, Spain defeated the defending champions Soviet Union in the final, signaling the rise of Spanish football on the European stage.
| Player | Club | Position | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ángel Iribar | Athletic Club | Goalkeeper | 2 | 0 |
| José Vicente | Real Madrid | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Salvador Sadurní | Barcelona | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Luis María Echeberría | Athletic Club | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Isacio Calleja | Atlético Madrid | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Gallego | Sevilla | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Ferran Olivella (c) | Barcelona | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Severino Reija | Zaragoza | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Feliciano Rivilla | Atlético Madrid | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| José Cuéllar González | Zaragoza | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| Luis del Sol | Juventus | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| Josep Maria Fusté | Barcelona | Midfielder | 2 | 0 |
| Paquito | Valencia | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| Chus Pereda | Barcelona | Midfielder | 2 | 2 |
| Ignacio Zoco | Real Madrid | Midfielder | 2 | 0 |
| Félix Ruiz | Real Madrid | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| Adelardo Rodríguez | Atlético Madrid | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| Enrique Collar | Atlético Madrid | Forward | 0 | 0 |
| Amancio Amaro | Real Madrid | Forward | 2 | 1 |
| Carlos Lapetra | Zaragoza | Forward | 2 | 0 |
| Marcelino Martínez | Zaragoza | Forward | 2 | 1 |
| Luis Suárez | Internazionale | Forward | 2 | 0 |
1968 Italy
Italy, playing on home soil, clinched the 1968 EURO title after a dramatic final against Yugoslavia. The Azzurri, known for their defensive solidity, demonstrated tactical discipline throughout the tournament and eventually prevailed in a replay after the first match ended in a draw, securing their first European Championship.
| Player | Club | Position | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrico Albertosi | Fiorentina | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Pietro Anastasi | Varese | Forward | 2 | 1 |
| Angelo Anquilletti | AC Milan | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Giancarlo Bercellino | Juventus | Defender | 1 | 0 |
| Tarcisio Burgnich | Internazionale | Defender | 3 | 0 |
| Giacomo Bulgarelli | Bologna | Forward | 0 | 0 |
| Ernesto Castano | Juventus | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Giancarlo De Sisti | Fiorentina | Midfielder | 1 | 0 |
| Angelo Domenghini | Internazionale | Forward | 3 | 1 |
| Giacinto Facchetti (c) | Internazionale | Defender | 3 | 0 |
| Giorgio Ferrini | Torino | Midfielder | 2 | 0 |
| Aristide Guarneri | Bologna | Midfielder | 2 | 0 |
| Antonio Juliano | Napoli | Midfielder | 2 | 0 |
| Giovanni Lodetti | AC Milan | Midfielder | 1 | 0 |
| Sandro Mazzola | Internazionale | Forward | 2 | 0 |
| Pierino Prati | AC Milan | Forward | 2 | 0 |
| Luigi Riva | Cagliari | Forward | 1 | 1 |
| Gianni Rivera | AC Milan | Midfielder | 1 | 0 |
| Roberto Rosato | AC Milan | Defender | 1 | 0 |
| Sandro Salvadore | Juventus | Defender | 1 | 0 |
| Lido Vieri | Torino | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Dino Zoff | Napoli | Goalkeeper | 3 | 0 |
1972 West Germany
West Germany’s triumph in the 1972 EURO is remembered for their dominant performances and stylish football. Boasting legends like Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd Müller, the team showcased a blend of tactical innovation and individual brilliance, defeating the Soviet Union in the final to secure their first European title.
| Player | Club | Position | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sepp Maier | Bayern | Goalkeeper | 2 | 0 |
| Horst-Dieter Höttges | Bremen | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Paul Breitner | Bayern | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Hans-Georg Schwarzenbeck | Bayern | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Franz Beckenbauer (c) | Bayern | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Herbert Wimmer | Mönchengladbach | Midfielder | 2 | 1 |
| Jürgen Grabowski | Frankfurt | Forward | 1 | 0 |
| Uli Hoeness | Bayern | Forward | 2 | 0 |
| Jupp Heynckes | Mönchengladbach | Forward | 2 | 0 |
| Günter Netzer | Mönchengladbach | Midfielder | 2 | 0 |
| Erwin Kremers | Schalke | Forward | 2 | 0 |
| Gerd Müller | Bayern | Forward | 2 | 4 |
| Berti Vogts | Mönchengladbach | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Rainer Bonhof | Mönchengladbach | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Bella | Duisburg | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Johannes Löhr | Köln | Forward | 0 | 0 |
| Horst Köppel | Mönchengladbach | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| Wolfgang Kleff | Mönchengladbach | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
1976 Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia’s victory in the 1976 EURO is famous for Antonín Panenka’s audacious penalty in the final shootout against West Germany. This tournament highlighted the flair and creativity of Czechoslovakian football, culminating in a memorable win and etching Panenka’s name into football folklore.
| Player | Club | Position | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivo Viktor | Dukla Praha | Goalkeeper | 2 | 0 |
| Karol Dobiaš | Spartak Trnava | Defender | 2 | 1 |
| Jozef Čapkovič | Slovan Bratislava | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Anton Ondruš (c) | Slovan Bratislava | Defender | 2 | 1 |
| Ján Pivarník | Slovan Bratislava | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Ladislav Jurkemik | Inter Bratislava | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Antonín Panenka | Bohemians Praha | Midfielder | 2 | 0 |
| Jozef Móder | Lokomotiva Košice | Midfielder | 2 | 0 |
| Jaroslav Pollák | FC Košice | Midfielder | 1 | 0 |
| Marián Masný | Slovan Bratislava | Forward | 2 | 0 |
| Zdeněk Nehoda | Dukla Praha | Forward | 2 | 1 |
| Koloman Gögh | Slovan Bratislava | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Jozef Barmoš | Inter Bratislava | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Pavol Biroš | Slavia Praha | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Dušan Herda | Slavia Praha | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| František Veselý | Slavia Praha | Midfielder | 2 | 1 |
| Ján Švehlík | Slovan Bratislava | Midfielder | 1 | 1 |
| Dušan Galis | FC Košice | Forward | 0 | 0 |
| Ladislav Petráš | Inter Bratislava | Forward | 0 | 0 |
| František Štambachr | Dukla Praha | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| Přemysl Bičovský | Sklo Union Teplice | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| Alexander Vencel | Slovan Bratislava | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
1980 West Germany
West Germany reaffirmed their European dominance by winning EURO 1980 in Italy. This victory showcased their consistent quality and tactical prowess. With a blend of experienced veterans and emerging talents, they defeated Belgium in the final, adding another EURO title to their collection.
| Player | Club | Position | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harald Schumacher | Köln | Goalkeeper | 4 | 0 |
| Hans-Peter Briegel | Kaiserslautern | Defender | 4 | 0 |
| Bernhard Cullmann | Köln | Defender | 3 | 0 |
| Karlheinz Förster | Stuttgart | Defender | 4 | 0 |
| Bernard Dietz (c) | MSV Duisburg | Defender | 3 | 0 |
| Bernd Schuster | Köln | Midfielder | 2 | 0 |
| Bernd Förster | Stuttgart | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Karl-Heinz Rummenigge | Bayern | Forward | 4 | 1 |
| Horst Hrubesch | Hamburg | Forward | 3 | 2 |
| Hansi Müller | Stuttgart | Midfielder | 4 | 0 |
| Klaus Allofs | Fortuna Düsseldorf | Forward | 3 | 3 |
| Caspar Memering | Hamburg | Midfielder | 1 | 0 |
| Rainer Bonhof ² | Valencia | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| Felix Magath | Hamburg | Midfielder | 2 | 0 |
| Uli Stielike | Real Madrid | Midfielder | 4 | 0 |
| Herbert Zimmermann | Köln | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Karl Del’Haye | Mönchengladbach | Midfielder | 1 | 0 |
| Lothar Matthäus | Mönchengladbach | Midfielder | 1 | 0 |
| Miroslav Votava | Dortmund | Midfielder | 1 | 0 |
| Manfred Kaltz | Hamburg | Defender | 4 | 0 |
| Walter Junghans | Bayern | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Eike Immel | Dortmund | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
1984 France
France, led by the legendary Michel Platini, delivered a captivating performance on home soil to win EURO 1984. Platini’s record-breaking nine goals in the tournament propelled France to their first major international title, marking a golden era for French football.
| Player | Club | Position | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joël Bats | Auxerre | Goalkeeper | 5 | 0 |
| Manuel Amoros | Monaco | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Jean-François Domergue | Toulouse | Defender | 5 | 2 |
| Maxime Bossis | Nantes | Defender | 5 | 0 |
| Patrick Battiston | Bordeaux | Defender | 5 | 0 |
| Luis Fernández | Paris Saint-Germain | Midfielder | 5 | 1 |
| Jean-Marc Ferreri | Auxerre | Midfielder | 2 | 0 |
| Daniel Bravo | Monaco | Midfielder | 1 | 0 |
| Bernard Genghini | Monaco | Midfielder | 2 | 0 |
| Michel Platini (c) | Juventus | Midfielder | 5 | 9 |
| Bruno Bellone | Monaco | Midfielder | 3 | 1 |
| Alain Giresse | Bordeaux | Midfielder | 5 | 1 |
| Didier Six | Mulhouse | Midfielder | 3 | 0 |
| Jean Tigana | Bordeaux | Midfielder | 5 | 0 |
| Yvon Le Roux | Monaco | Defender | 3 | 0 |
| Dominique Rocheteau | Paris Saint-Germain | Forward | 2 | 0 |
| Bernard Lacombe | Bordeaux | Forward | 4 | 0 |
| Thierry Tusseau | Bordeaux | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Philippe Bergeroo | Toulouse | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Rust | Sochaux | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
1988 Netherlands
The Netherlands, with their ‘total football’ philosophy, triumphed at EURO 1988 in West Germany. Inspired by the attacking duo of Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten, the Oranje played with flair and ambition, defeating the Soviet Union in the final to lift their only European Championship trophy to date.
| Player | Club | Position | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hans van Breukelen | PSV | Goalkeeper | 5 | 0 |
| Adri van Tiggelen | Anderlecht | Defender | 5 | 0 |
| Sjaak Troost | Feyenoord | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Ronald Koeman | PSV | Defender | 5 | 1 |
| Aron Winter | Ajax | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| Berry van Aerle | PSV | Defender | 5 | 0 |
| Gerald Vanenburg | PSV | Midfielder | 5 | 0 |
| Arnold Mühren | Ajax | Midfielder | 5 | 0 |
| John Bosman | Ajax | Forward | 2 | 0 |
| Ruud Gullit (c) | AC Milan | Forward | 5 | 1 |
| John van ‘t Schip | Ajax | Midfielder | 1 | 0 |
| Marco van Basten | AC Milan | Forward | 5 | 5 |
| Erwin Koeman | KV Mechelen | Midfielder | 4 | 0 |
| Wim Kieft | PSV | Forward | 3 | 1 |
| Wim Koevermans | Fortuna Sittard | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Joop Hiele | Feyenoord | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Frank Rijkaard | Zaragoza | Defender | 5 | 0 |
| Wilbert Suvrijn | Roda | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Hendrie Krüzen | Den Bosch | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| Jan Wouters | Ajax | Midfielder | 5 | 0 |
1992 Denmark
Denmark’s EURO 1992 victory is one of the biggest shocks in tournament history. Initially not qualified, they replaced Yugoslavia and went on to win the competition against all odds. Their fairytale run, built on team spirit and determination, captivated the football world and remains a beloved underdog story.
| Player | Club | Position | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Schmeichel | Manchester United | Goalkeeper | 5 | 0 |
| John Sivebæk | Monaco | Defender | 5 | 0 |
| Kent Nielsen | Aarhus | Defender | 4 | 0 |
| Lars Olsen (c) | Trabzonspor | Defender | 5 | 0 |
| Henrik Andersen | Köln | Midfielder | 4 | 0 |
| Kim Christofte | Brøndby | Defender | 5 | 0 |
| John Jensen | Brøndby | Midfielder | 5 | 1 |
| Johnny Mølby | Vejle | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| Flemming Povlsen | Dortmund | Forward | 5 | 0 |
| Lars Elstrup | Odense | Forward | 2 | 1 |
| Brian Laudrup | Bayern | Forward | 5 | 0 |
| Torben Piechnik | B 1903 | Defender | 3 | 0 |
| Henrik Larsen | Lyngby | Midfielder | 4 | 3 |
| Torben Frank | Lyngby | Forward | 2 | 0 |
| Bent Christensen Arensøe | Schalke | Forward | 2 | 0 |
| Mogens Krogh | Brøndby | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Claus Christiansen | Lyngby | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Kim Vilfort | Brøndby | Midfielder | 4 | 1 |
| Peter Nielsen | Lyngby | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| Morten Bruun | Silkeborg | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
1996 Germany
Germany secured their third European Championship at EURO 1996 in England, showcasing their renowned efficiency and resilience. Oliver Bierhoff’s golden goal in the final against the Czech Republic sealed the victory, further cementing Germany’s status as a dominant force in European football.
| Player | Club | Position | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Köpke | Frankfurt | Goalkeeper | 6 | 0 |
| Stefan Reuter | Dortmund | Defender | 4 | 0 |
| Marco Bode | Bremen | Midfielder | 3 | 0 |
| Steffen Freund | Dortmund | Midfielder | 4 | 0 |
| Thomas Helmer | Bayern | Defender | 6 | 0 |
| Matthias Sammer | Dortmund | Defender | 6 | 2 |
| Andreas Möller | Dortmund | Midfielder | 5 | 1 |
| Mehmet Scholl | Bayern | Midfielder | 3 | 0 |
| Fredi Bobic | Stuttgart | Forward | 3 | 0 |
| Thomas Hässler | Karlsruhe | Midfielder | 6 | 0 |
| Stefan Kuntz | Beşiktaş | Forward | 5 | 1 |
| Oliver Kahn | Bayern | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Mario Basler | Bayern | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| Markus Babbel | Bayern | Defender | 5 | 0 |
| Jürgen Kohler | Dortmund | Defender | 1 | 0 |
| René Schneider | Hansa Rostock | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Ziege | Bayern | Defender | 6 | 1 |
| Jürgen Klinsmann (c) | Bayern | Forward | 4 | 3 |
| Thomas Strunz | Bayern | Midfielder | 5 | 0 |
| Oliver Bierhoff | Udinese | Forward | 3 | 2 |
| Dieter Eilts | Bremen | Midfielder | 6 | 0 |
| Oliver Reck | Bremen | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Jens Todt | Freiburg | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
2000 France
France, fresh off their 1998 World Cup victory, continued their golden era by winning EURO 2000 in Belgium and the Netherlands. A team brimming with talent, including Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry, showcased attacking flair and tactical maturity, defeating Italy in a dramatic final to achieve the coveted World Cup-EURO double.
| Player | Club | Position | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Lama | Paris Saint-Germain | Goalkeeper | 1 | 0 |
| Vincent Candela | Roma | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Bixente Lizarazu | Bayern | Defender | 4 | 0 |
| Patrick Vieira | Arsenal | Midfielder | 6 | 0 |
| Laurent Blanc | Internazionale | Defender | 5 | 1 |
| Youri Djorkaeff | Kaiserslautern | Midfielder | 5 | 2 |
| Didier Deschamps (c) | Chelsea | Midfielder | 6 | 0 |
| Marcel Desailly | Chelsea | Defender | 6 | 0 |
| Nicolas Anelka | Real Madrid | Forward | 5 | 0 |
| Zinédine Zidane | Juventus | Midfielder | 5 | 2 |
| Robert Pirès | Marseille | Midfielder | 3 | 0 |
| Thierry Henry | Arsenal | Forward | 5 | 3 |
| Sylvain Wiltord | Bordeaux | Forward | 5 | 2 |
| Johan Micoud | Bordeaux | Midfielder | 1 | 0 |
| Lilian Thuram | Parma | Defender | 5 | 0 |
| Fabien Barthez | Manchester United | Goalkeeper | 5 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Petit | Arsenal | Midfielder | 3 | 0 |
| Frank Lebœuf | Chelsea | Defender | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Karembeu | Real Madrid | Midfielder | 1 | 0 |
| David Trezeguet | Monaco | Forward | 3 | 2 |
| Christophe Dugarry | Bordeaux | Forward | 4 | 1 |
| Ulrich Ramé | Bordeaux | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
2004 Greece
Greece’s EURO 2004 triumph in Portugal is another major upset in EURO history. Underdog Greece defied all expectations with their defensive masterclass and efficient counter-attacking football. Their disciplined and organized approach led them to victory against hosts Portugal in the final, creating a modern football fairytale.
| Player | Club | Position | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonios Nikopolidis | Panathinaikos | Goalkeeper | 6 | 0 |
| Giourkas Seitaridis | Panathinaikos | Defender | 6 | 0 |
| Stylianos Venetidis | Olympiacos | Defender | 3 | 0 |
| Nikos Dabizas | Leicester City | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Traianos Dellas | Roma | Defender | 6 | 1 |
| Angelos Basinas | Panathinaikos | Midfielder | 5 | 1 |
| Theodoros Zagorakis | AEK Athens | Midfielder | 6 | 0 |
| Stelios Giannakopoulos | Bolton Wanderers | Midfielder | 4 | 0 |
| Angelos Charisteas | Bremen | Forward | 6 | 3 |
| Vassilios Tsiartas | AEK Athens | Midfielder | 4 | 0 |
| Demis Nikolaidis | Atlético Madrid | Forward | 4 | 0 |
| Konstantinos Chalkias | Panathinaikos | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Fanis Katergiannakis | Olympiacos | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Takis Fyssas | Benfica | Defender | 6 | 0 |
| Zisis Vryzas | Fiorentina | Forward | 5 | 1 |
| Pantelis Kafes | Olympiacos | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| Georgios Georgiadis | Olympiacos | Midfielder | 0 | 0 |
| Giannis Goumas | Panathinaikos | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Michalis Kapsis | AEK Athens | Defender | 6 | 0 |
| Giorgos Karagounis | Internazionale | Midfielder | 4 | 1 |
| Kostas Katsouranis | AEK Athens | Midfielder | 6 | 0 |
| Dimitrios Papadopoulos | Panathinaikos | Forward | 2 | 0 |
| Vassilis Lakis | AEK Athens | Midfielder | 2 | 0 |
2008 Spain
Spain’s EURO 2008 victory marked the beginning of a dominant era in international football. With a team built around tiki-taka style, Spain showcased mesmerizing passing and control, defeating Germany in the final. This win was the first of three consecutive major international titles for Spain, including the 2010 World Cup and EURO 2012.
| Player | Club | Position | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iker Casillas (c) | Real Madrid | Goalkeeper | 5 | 0 |
| Raúl Albiol | Valencia | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Fernando Navarro | Mallorca | Defender | 1 | 0 |
| Carlos Marchena | Valencia | Defender | 5 | 0 |
| Carles Puyol | Barcelona | Defender | 5 | 0 |
| Andrés Iniesta | Barcelona | Midfielder | 6 | 0 |
| David Villa | Valencia | Forward | 4 | 4 |
| Xavi Hernández | Barcelona | Midfielder | 5 | 1 |
| Fernando Torres | Liverpool | Forward | 5 | 2 |
| Cesc Fàbregas | Arsenal | Midfielder | 6 | 1 |
| Joan Capdevila | Villarreal | Defender | 5 | 0 |
| Santi Cazorla | Villarreal | Midfielder | 5 | 0 |
| Andrés Palop | Sevilla | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Xabi Alonso | Liverpool | Midfielder | 4 | 0 |
| Sergio Ramos | Real Madrid | Defender | 5 | 0 |
| Sergio García | Zaragoza | Forward | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Güiza | Mallorca | Forward | 4 | 2 |
| Álvaro Arbeloa | Liverpool | Defender | 1 | 0 |
| Marcos Senna | Villarreal | Midfielder | 5 | 0 |
| Juanito | Real Betis | Defender | 1 | 0 |
| David Silva | Valencia | Midfielder | 5 | 1 |
| Rubén de la Red | Getafe | Midfielder | 1 | 1 |
| Pepe Reina | Liverpool | Goalkeeper | 1 | 0 |
2012 Spain
Spain continued their unprecedented dominance by winning EURO 2012 in Poland and Ukraine, becoming the first team to win consecutive European Championships and three major international tournaments in a row. Their tiki-taka style reached its zenith, and they comprehensively defeated Italy in the final, solidifying their place in football history.
| Player | Club | Position | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iker Casillas² (c) | Real Madrid | Goalkeeper | 6 | 0 |
| Raúl Albiol² | Real Madrid | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Gerard Piqué | Barcelona | Defender | 6 | 0 |
| Javi Martínez | Athletic Club | Midfielder | 1 | 0 |
| Juanfran | Atlético de Madrid | Defender | 0 | 0 |
| Andrés Iniesta² | Barcelona | Midfielder | 6 | 0 |
| Pedro Rodríguez | Barcelona | Forward | 3 | 0 |
| Xavi Hernández² | Barcelona | Midfielder | 6 | 0 |
| Fernando Torres² | Chelsea | Forward | 5 | 3 |
| Cesc Fàbregas² | Barcelona | Midfielder | 6 | 2 |
| Álvaro Negredo | Sevilla | Forward | 2 | 0 |
| Víctor Valdés | Barcelona | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Mata | Chelsea | Midfielder | 1 | 1 |
| Xabi Alonso² | Real Madrid | Midfielder | 6 | 2 |
| Sergio Ramos² | Real Madrid | Defender | 6 | 0 |
| Sergio Busquets | Barcelona | Midfielder | 6 | 0 |
| Álvaro Arbeloa² | Real Madrid | Defender | 6 | 0 |
| Jordi Alba | Valencia | Defender | 6 | 1 |
| Fernando Llorente | Athletic Club | Forward | 0 | 0 |
| Santi Cazorla² | Málaga | Midfielder | 2 | 0 |
| David Silva² | Manchester City | Midfielder | 6 | 2 |
| Jesús Navas | Sevilla | Midfielder | 3 | 1 |
| Pepe Reina² | Liverpool | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
2016 Portugal
Portugal clinched their first major international trophy at EURO 2016 in France. Despite a slow start and losing Cristiano Ronaldo to injury in the final, Portugal demonstrated resilience and tactical adaptability. Éder’s extra-time goal against France secured a historic victory for Portugal and their passionate fans.
| Player | Club | Position | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Patrício | Sporting CP | Goalkeeper | 7 | 0 |
| Bruno Alves | Fenerbahçe | Defender | 1 | 0 |
| Pepe | Real Madrid | Defender | 6 | 0 |
| José Fonte | Southampton | Defender | 4 | 0 |
| Raphaël Guerreiro | Lorient | Defender | 5 | 0 |
| Ricardo Carvalho | Monaco | Defender | 3 | 0 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo (c) | Real Madrid | Forward | 7 | 3 |
| João Moutinho | Monaco | Midfielder | 6 | 0 |
| Éder | Lille | Forward | 3 | 1 |
| João Mário | Sporting CP | Midfielder | 7 | 0 |
| Vieirinha | Wolfsburg | Midfielder | 3 | 0 |
| Anthony Lopes | Lyon | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Danilo | Porto | Midfielder | 5 | 0 |
| William Carvalho | Sporting CP | Midfielder | 5 | 0 |
| André Gomes | Valencia | Midfielder | 5 | 0 |
| Renato Sanches | Benfica | Midfielder | 6 | 1 |
| Nani | Fenerbahçe | Forward | 7 | 3 |
| Rafa Silva | Braga | Midfielder | 1 | 0 |
| Eliseu | Benfica | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Ricardo Quaresma | Beşiktaş | Forward | 7 | 1 |
| Cédric | Southampton | Defender | 4 | 0 |
| Eduardo | GNK Dinamo | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Adrien Silva | Sporting CP | Midfielder | 4 | 0 |
2020 Italy (played in 2021)
Italy’s EURO 2020 victory, played in 2021 due to the pandemic, marked a resurgence for Italian football. Under Roberto Mancini, the Azzurri adopted an attacking and dynamic style, a departure from their traditional defensive approach. They defeated England in the final at Wembley Stadium in a penalty shootout, bringing the EURO trophy back to Italy after over 50 years.
| Player | Club | Position | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvatore Sirigu | Torino | Goalkeeper | 1 | 0 |
| Giovanni Di Lorenzo | Napoli | Defender | 6 | 0 |
| Giorgio Chiellini (c) | Juventus | Defender | 5 | 0 |
| Leonardo Spinazzola | Roma | Defender | 4 | 0 |
| Manuel Locatelli | Sassuolo | Midfielder | 5 | 2 |
| Marco Verratti | Paris Saint-Germain | Midfielder | 5 | 0 |
| Gaetano Castrovilli | Fiorentina | Midfielder | 1 | 0 |
| Jorginho | Chelsea | Midfielder | 7 | 0 |
| Andrea Belotti | Torino | Forward | 6 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Insigne | Napoli | Forward | 6 | 2 |
| Domenico Berardi | Sassuolo | Forward | 6 | 0 |
| Matteo Pessina | Atalanta | Midfielder | 4 | 2 |
| Emerson | Chelsea | Defender | 4 | 0 |
| Federico Chiesa | Juventus | Midfielder | 7 | 2 |
| Francesco Acerbi | Lazio | Defender | 3 | 0 |
| Bryan Cristante | Roma | Midfielder | 6 | 0 |
| Ciro Immobile | Lazio | Forward | 6 | 2 |
| Nicolò Barella | Internazionale | Midfielder | 6 | 1 |
| Leonardo Bonucci | Juventus | Defender | 7 | 1 |
| Federico Bernardeschi | Juventus | Midfielder | 4 | 0 |
| Gianluigi Donnarumma | AC Milan | Goalkeeper | 7 | 0 |
| Giacomo Raspadori | Sassuolo | Forward | 1 | 0 |
| Alessandro Bastoni | Internazionale | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Alessandro Florenzi | Paris Saint-Germain | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Rafael Tolói | Atalanta | Defender | 4 | 0 |
| Alex Meret | Napoli | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
2024 Spain
Spain’s EURO 2024 victory in Germany marked their return to major international silverware and their record-breaking fourth European Championship title. Showcasing a blend of youth and experience, Spain overcame challenges throughout the tournament and defeated Italy in the final, re-establishing themselves as a powerhouse in European football.
| Player | Club | Position | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Raya | Arsenal | Goalkeeper | 1 | 0 |
| Dani Carvajal | Real Madrid | Defender | 5 | 1 |
| Robin Le Normand | Real Sociedad | Defender | 6 | 0 |
| Nacho | Real Madrid | Defender | 4 | 0 |
| Daniel Vivian | Athletic Club | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Mikel Merino | Real Sociedad | Midfielder | 7 | 1 |
| Álvaro Morata (c) | Atlético de Madrid | Forward | 7 | 1 |
| Fabián Ruiz | Paris Saint-Germain | Midfielder | 6 | 2 |
| Joselu | Real Madrid | Forward | 2 | 0 |
| Dani Olmo | Leipzig | Forward | 6 | 3 |
| Ferran Torres | Barcelona | Forward | 5 | 1 |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | Leverkusen | Defender | 2 | 0 |
| Álex Remiro | Real Sociedad | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 |
| Aymeric Laporte | Al Nassr | Defender | 6 | 0 |
| Álex Baena | Villarreal | Midfielder | 2 | 0 |
| Rodri | Manchester City | Midfielder | 6 | 1 |
| Nico Williams | Athletic Club | Forward | 6 | 2 |
| Martín Zubimendi | Real Sociedad | Midfielder | 4 | 0 |
| Lamine Yamal | Barcelona | Forward | 7 | 1 |
| Pedri | Barcelona | Midfielder | 4 | 0 |
| Mikel Oyarzabel | Real Sociedad | Forward | 7 | 1 |
| Jesús Navas² | Sevilla | Defender | 3 | 0 |
| Unai Simón | Athletic Club | Goalkeeper | 6 | 0 |
| Marc Cucurella | Chelsea | Defender | 6 | 0 |
| Fermín López | Barcelona | Forward | 1 | 0 |
| Ayoze Pérez | Real Betis | Forward | 1 | 0 |
Key
(c) Captain² Second title
