{"id":10034,"date":"2025-06-11T11:04:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T11:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=10034"},"modified":"2025-06-11T11:13:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T11:13:42","slug":"top-players-to-watch-at-the-2025-u21-euros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/top-players-to-watch-at-the-2025-u21-euros","title":{"rendered":"Top Players to Watch at the 2025 U21 Euros"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">England: Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At just 18, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/ethan-nwaneri-119710\">Ethan Nwaneri<\/a> has already made headlines by becoming the youngest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/premier-league-7\">Premier League <\/a>debutant in 2022. In the 2024\/25 season, he tallied nine goals and two assists for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/arsenal-104\">Arsenal<\/a> in all competitions, showcasing maturity beyond his years. Nwaneri&#8217;s ambition is clear: he aims to be among the top three footballers globally within five years and contends for the Ballon d&#8217;Or. His versatility allows him to play as a midfielder, winger, striker, or false No. 9, making him a valuable asset for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/england-u21-5143\">England&#8217;s U21 <\/a>squad.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GettyImages-1424896269-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal applauds the fans following the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Brentford Community Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Brentford, England. \" class=\"wp-image-6487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GettyImages-1424896269-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GettyImages-1424896269-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GettyImages-1424896269-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GettyImages-1424896269-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GettyImages-1424896269-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Alex Pantling\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">France: Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Central defender <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/castello-lukeba-92002\">Castello Lukeba<\/a>, playing for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/rb-leipzig-7171\">RB Leipzig<\/a>, is a cornerstone of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/france-u21-5151\"> France<\/a>&#8216;s defense. His composure and tactical awareness have drawn comparisons to elite defenders, and he&#8217;s expected to be a significant presence in the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-843x1024.png\" alt=\"Castello Lukeba profile in 365Scores\" class=\"wp-image-10035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-843x1024.png 843w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-247x300.png 247w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-768x933.png 768w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3.png 1054w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Via 365Scores)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Germany: Nick Woltemade (VfB Stuttgart)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Standing at 1.98 meters, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/nick-woltemade-72907\">Nick Woltemade<\/a> is a formidable striker for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/germany-u21-5130\">Germany<\/a>. His physical presence and goal-scoring ability make him a key player to watch as Germany aims for another U21 title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Italy: Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/wilfried-gnonto-82784\">Wilfried Gnonto<\/a> has been instrumental in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/leeds-united-36\">Leeds United<\/a>&#8216;s recent success and is a regular in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/italy-2375\">Italy<\/a>&#8216;s senior national team. His pace and creativity on the wing are expected to be vital for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/italy-u21-5154\">Italy&#8217;s U21<\/a> campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"649\" src=\"\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1439245384-1024x649.jpg\" alt=\"Wilfried Gnonto of Leeds United celebrates their sides second goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and AFC Bournemouth at Elland Road on November 05, 2022 in Leeds, England. \" class=\"wp-image-10036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1439245384-1024x649.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1439245384-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1439245384-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1439245384-1536x973.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1439245384-2048x1298.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Marc Atkins\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Portugal: Geovany Quenda (Sporting CP)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/geovany-quenda-155061\">Geovany Quenda<\/a>, a dynamic winger for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/sporting-cp-890\">Sporting CP<\/a>, is known for his speed and technical skills. With a release clause of \u20ac100 million, he&#8217;s one of the most sought-after young talents in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spain: Pablo Torre (Barcelona)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Midfielder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/pablo-torre-109376\">Pablo Torre<\/a>, representing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/fc-barcelona-132\">Barcelona<\/a>, is expected to be a creative force for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/spain-u21-5139\">Spain<\/a>. His vision and passing ability could be crucial as Spain seeks to add another U21 title to their collection.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1422655697-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pablo Torre of FC Barcelona runs during the UEFA Champions League group C match between FC Barcelona and Viktoria Plzen at Spotify Camp Nou on September 07, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. \" class=\"wp-image-10038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1422655697-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1422655697-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1422655697-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1422655697-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1422655697-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-1422655697-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Alex Caparros\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Watch the Tournament<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tournament runs from June 11 to June 28, featuring 16 national teams competing across various venues in Slovakia. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/where-to-watch\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/where-to-watch\">here<\/a> to see where you can watch the games from your location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-widget-type=\"topGames\" data-entity-type=\"league\" data-widget-id=\"0.ddd9gm9zjff\" data-lang=\"en-GB\" data-entity-id=\"591\" data-publisher-id=\"125\" data-number-of-games=\"4\" data-show-odds=\"true\" data-odds-type=\"decimal\" data-hide-powered-by=\"true\"><\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/widgets.365scores.com\/main.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>England: Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) At just 18, Ethan Nwaneri has already made headlines by becoming the youngest Premier League debutant in 2022. In the 2024\/25 season, he tallied nine goals and two assists for Arsenal in all competitions, showcasing maturity beyond his years. Nwaneri&#8217;s ambition is clear: he aims to be among the top three &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":10058,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[182,193,3630,3629,3113,3624,146,3626,3021,3628,273,240,3631,3634,3627,13,217,1562,108,3625,2794,3632,3633],"class_list":["post-10034","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-soccer","tag-arsenal","tag-bundesliga","tag-castello-lukeba","tag-england-u21","tag-ethan-nwaneri","tag-euro-u21","tag-fc-barcelona","tag-france-u21","tag-geovany-quenda","tag-italy-u21","tag-laliga","tag-leeds-united","tag-nick-woltemade","tag-pablo-torre","tag-portugal-u21","tag-premier-league","tag-rb-leipzig","tag-slovakia","tag-soccer","tag-spain-u21","tag-sporting-cp","tag-vfb-stuttgart","tag-wilfried-gnonto","article_type-news","article_type-seo","entity_type-athlete","entity_type-competition","inspiration-365s-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10034","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10034"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10034\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10061,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10034\/revisions\/10061"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10058"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10034"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10034"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10034"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}