Great honor for Nati player Manuel Akanji voted into the top 11 of the European Championship by UEFA

Linus Hämmerli

16.7.2024

Manuel Akanji had a brilliant European Championship.
Manuel Akanji had a brilliant European Championship.
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Great honor for Manuel Akanji: The Nati defender is selected by UEFA for the 2024 European Championship team.

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  • UEFA has announced the best eleven for Euro 2024 in Germany.
  • Manuel Akanji, a Swiss player, is also included.
  • Only Kyle Walker from finalist England is represented.

The European Championship is over. UEFA presented its team of the tournament on Tuesday afternoon. Manuel Akanji is also included. The Nati player forms the central defense with Frenchman William Saliba. Another Frenchman is between the posts: Mike Maignan is named the best keeper of the tournament.

The team of the tournament is dominated by European champions Spain. Six Furja Roja players are in the top 11: Marc Cucurella, Rodri, Dani Olmo, Fabian Ruiz, Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams.

Right-back Kyle Walker makes the squad from European Championship finalists England. Host nation Germany has one player, Jamal Musiala.

The UEFA top team for Euro 2024

  • Goal: Mike Maignan (France)
  • Defense: Kyle Walker (England)
  • Defense: Manuel Akanji (Switzerland)
  • Defense: William Saliba (France)
  • Defense: Marc Cucurella (Spain)
  • Midfield: Rodri (Spain)
  • Midfield: Fabian Ruiz (Spain)
  • Midfield: Dani Olmo (Spain)
  • Forward: Jamal Musiala (Germany)
  • Forward: Nico Williams (Spain)
  • Forward: Lamine Yamal (Spain)