Top 10 Players From The 2015 U21 European Championships
3. William Carvalho
Arguably the best player at the tournament, Sporting Lisbon's William Carvalho simply looked different class. Yes, he missed the final penalty that saw Sweden win the tournament but besides that the defensive midfielder did nothing wrong. He controlled the flow in each of Portugal's games and his towering demeanour struck fear in the majority of midfield trios. His impact gave Sergio Oliveira and Mario the space to roam forward and give support to the strikers while he masterfully dictated the game in his own pockets of space. Linked with Arsenal and Manchester United the 23-year-old would be a fantastic asset at most top European sides.
NCTJ-accredited football writer with an MA in Sports Journalism. What Culture football editor. Write for the official Newcastle United programme. Former video reporter at North News. Featured and published in the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette, Mail Online, The Mirror, The Sun and others.