European Cup·Inventory

The competition is a stage for new stars to spread their wings. The "new stars" mentioned here are not limited to young people in the true sense. There are also some players who have not played up to their worth before, or who are in urgent need of proving themselves. In this European Cup, there are many rising stars whose values ??have skyrocketed. They have become popular in many ways. Some become famous with one goal, while others have sustained high efficiency, which has made European giants and fans around the world recognize them again.

Schick (Czech Republic)

After making a good start to his European Cup journey with a 45.4-meter super lob, Schick played better and better. , and also brings himself one step closer to joining Europe's top giants. Although there is still a gap between the young Schick and his predecessors Jan Koler and Baros, in terms of worth, he has long been behind these Czech football legends. In fact, as early as the summer of 2018, when the young Schick transferred from Sampdoria to Roma, he spent a transfer fee of up to 42 million euros from the Red Wolves. Although his performance during his time with the Serie A giants was not satisfactory, After joining Leverkusen last year, the left-footed player began to perform stably. In this European Cup, his performance can be described as brilliant.

As the leading forward of an Eastern European team, Schick’s performance is an important guarantee for the Czechs to enter the top 8. After 5 games, he scored 5 goals and became the best player in this European Cup. One of the most outstanding forwards. Wearing the No. 10 jersey, he also proved his ability. The Roma team did not make a mistake that year, but he was not suitable for that team's system. If any team wants to take Schick away from Leverkusen this summer, it may not be possible without 70 million euros.

Damsg?rd (Denmark)

The first player born in the 2000s to score a goal in the European Cup, the first player to score a direct free kick in this European Cup, They are the same guy, Damsgaard, a young man from Denmark. Perhaps without Eriksen's accidental injury, the player who played for Sampdoria would not have had the opportunity to appear in the second group match. If the European Cup's roster had not been expanded to 26 people, this player last season Young people who performed averagely at Samp may not be able to come to the European Cup. Perhaps this was fate. Not only did he come, but he also performed a good show that made him famous with one goal.

In 6 group matches, he started 5 times and scored 2 wonderful goals. He also performed well in the games he played and was a key figure in the team's final advancement to the top four. One, while his presence also largely compensates for the absence of the Danish core. It can be said that in this competition, Damsgaard has become the biggest gain of the Danish team, bar none. He just celebrated his 21st birthday and is an authentic post-2000s player. He came from the Danish domestic powerhouse North Zealand and joined Sampdoria in the five major leagues last summer. After such an amazing performance in the European Cup, His market value is at least 40 million euros.

Dumfries (Netherlands)

The Dutch team "stretched their hips" again in this competition. This is actually unexpected for them who have missed the competition for two consecutive years. Among the things, after all, it is difficult for a coach like De Boer to be successful in the club and bring the national team to a high level. Although it stopped in the top 16, this does not mean that there are no outstanding players in the Dutch team. Players, represented by their wing-back Dumfries. Dumfries, who was born in 1996, is actually a regular player in the national team. With excellent physical condition, he can play in multiple positions such as right back and wing back. His abundant physical fitness and good finishing ability are his characteristics. In this competition, the Dutch team's three-center-back system gave him a lot of room for movement and performance. He also scored 2 goals, which is impressive.

Shortly after the Dutch team was eliminated, media in Italy and other countries reported that many wealthy clubs were preparing to introduce this defender who is nearly 1.90 meters tall, and the most interested among them was... Inter Milan, and they have sold their previous main right back Achraf in exchange for sufficient transfer fees, so Dumfries' time in PSV may not be too long.

Moreover, in addition to Inter Milan, Bayern has also reported that it hopes to introduce him. Judging from the current situation, the Dutch defender's worth is also hovering in the range of 40-50 million euros, which is far more than his previous price of less than 2,000 euros. worth 10,000 euros.

Saka (England)

There is a "student" in the England team. Can you guess who it is? That's right, it's Saka who shines in this competition. This young man who ranked among the best in all subjects in the GCSE test (a local examination in the UK) has not only gradually become the main force at Arsenal, but in this European Cup, Saka has also gained a relative position in the frontcourt of England, which is full of talents. In a stable position, he was squeezed onto the bench by the equally young Foden and Grealish, who has become the captain of Aston Villa.

Although Saka, who only turned 20 in September this year, is not the youngest player in the England team, he is the first to be reused among the new players born in the 2000s. Although Foden's performance at Manchester City was good enough, in the England national team, Southgate still trusted Mount, who was slightly older than him, and on the offensive line closest to the opponent's defensive zone, he chose to trust The younger and more impactful Saka takes on the role of attacker. After a few games, Saka's worth has increased significantly. Considering his "hukou book" attribute, his worth has skyrocketed very quickly. Transfer experts believe that this figure may approach 80 million euros. From Arsenal's perspective It's time to make another fortune from this young talent.

Isaac (Sweden)

When the Swedish team does not have Ibrahimovic, can they continue to move forward? This is probably one of the important reasons why most fans were not optimistic about the Swedish team before the game. After all, as the most outstanding player in Swedish football in the past 20 years, Ibrahimovic's absence due to injury once caused the team to be "injured". But despite the pain, they actually have a choice, and that is young Isaac. This young man who can call Ibrahimovic uncle (the two are 18 years apart) is a major discovery of Swedish football in the past few years. , he, together with the equally young Kulusevski, is the future hope of Swedish football.

He is 1.90 meters tall, but tall but not stupid. Although he is a black player, Isaac has some shadow of Ibrahimovic. After landing in La Liga and joining Real Sociedad in the summer of 2019, the 20-year-old gradually became a player that this powerful La Liga team can rely on on the front line. Just a few days ago, his old club had completed the contract with Isaac. Renewing the contract also prevents teams from poaching the Swedish supernova whose value has soared. The new contract will run until 2026. And how much is the termination fee if you want to take Isaac away? 90 million euros!

Locatelli (Italy)

Although the main position was returned to Verratti, the young Locatelli is still really popular. He can be remembered by everyone, on the one hand because of his dazzling performance on the court, and of course the scene where he joked with his teammate Barrera off the court and his move to remove the sponsor's drink during the press conference. Unlike several other players who were not very popular or had little professional experience before, as early as the beginning of 2016, wearing the No. 73 jersey, he had been able to get a rotation opportunity with the Serie A giant AC Milan, but the coach at the time Frequent turnover made the young Locatelli unable to see his future, and his choice to join the little-known team Sassuolo became an important turning point in his career.

In Sassuolo, known as "Green Barcelona", Locatelli has become the offensive and defensive hub of the team's midfield. His dual attributes of attack and defense allowed him to immediately occupy the team's main force. Position, although he can only be the main substitute in the Italian national team, when Verratti was injured, he seized the opportunity well and successfully "stepped up", demonstrating his abilities in all aspects. What follows is an increase in his worth. Although Serie A players have not been very valuable in recent years, but with such a brilliant performance in the national team, Locatelli's worth is now 50 million euros.

Editor/Zhang Yingchuan