Cristiano Ronaldo is an indispensable factor in the squad convening Portugal for Euro 2024. His determination will spread to his teammates, thereby contributing to increasing the strength of the European Selecao in the tournament in Germany.
Coach Roberto Martinez has summoned 26 of the best players in Portuguese football to attend Euro 2024. Among them, the indispensable face is Cristiano Ronaldo, although he is playing for Saudi Arabia in the Al Nassr shirt. Still showing remarkable scoring form. Ronaldo broke many records last season at Al Nassr .
In addition, the Portuguese national team also has the presence of many other famous stars playing in Europe, such as: Rúben Dias (Manchester City), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City). Manchester City) or João Félix (Barcelona)…
Portugal squad for Euro 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo will almost certainly have an official place to participate in Euro 2024 with Portugal. He plays an important role but may have limited playing time due to age. However, the mind and spirit of superstar Al Nassr will strengthen the European Selecao.
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to play an important role in the Portuguese national team at Euro 2024.To be successful at Euro 2024, of course the Portuguese team needs a star and cohesive team. That’s why the team coach Martinez chose is all outstanding individuals.
Goalie:
Diogo Costa (Porto)
José Sá (Wolves) Rui Patrício (Rome)
Defender:
António Silva (Benfica) Danilo Pereira (PSG) Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting) João Cancelo (Barcelona) Nelson Semedo (Wolves) Nuno Mendes (PSG), Pepe (Porto) Ruben Dias (Manchester City)
Midfielder:
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) João Neves (Benfica) João Palhinha (Fulham) Otávio Monteiro (Al Nassr) Rúben Neves (Al-Hilal) Vitinha (PSG)
Striker:
Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nasr) Diogo Jota (Liverpool) Francisco Conceição (Porto) Gonçalo Ramos (PSG) João Félix (Barcelona) Pedro Neto (Wolves) Rafael Leão (AC Milan).
The strongest squad of Portugal at Euro 2024
The Portuguese team with stars at Euro 2024 promises to create many surprises. Coach Martinez can use the best quality cards as chosen by Sky Sports experts.
Goalkeeper position: Diogo Costa
Diogo Costa is currently the top goalkeeper on the Portuguese national team. He was tested at the 2022 World Cup when he took over a starting position from senior Rui Patricio and played excellently at the tournament taking place in Qatar. . At Euro 2024 this time, the 24-year-old goalkeeper will almost certainly continue to be trusted by coach Martinez.
Diogo Costa is the top goalkeeper of the current Portuguese national team. Photo: AFP.At Porto Club, Diogo Costa is currently the number 1 goalkeeper. He regularly plays to help the team finish 3rd in Liga Portugal 2023/24.
Defender position: Cancelo – Ruben Dias – Pepe – Dalot
On the flanks, Joao Cancelo and Diogo Dalot will be the smartest and highest quality choices for Portugal. Both possess high mobility, speed and technique, thereby creating certainty for the area outside the penalty area. In addition, Cancelo and Dalot can also effectively attack on the edge. .
Ruben Dias (left) and Pepe are two important factors of the Portuguese national team. Photo: Getty.Two central blockers, Ruben Dias is in impressive form for Man City – the Premier League champion and an indispensable factor in the Portuguese squad. Meanwhile, even though Pepe has turned 41, his experience and playing spirit are always trusted by coach Martinez.
Midfield position: Bruno Fernandes – Palhinha- Vitinha
Bruno Fernandes and Joao Palhinha are both playing in the Premier League and are important factors in their current parent teams Man Utd and Fulham. Their creativity is a strong point with a total of 114 assists, both also create peace of mind in defense and the proof is shown in the 2023/2024 season with 152 successful tackles. This is considered the perfect balance in comprehensive attack, and this duo promises to help Portugal’s midfield become a “no-go zone”.
Bruno Fernandes helps Portugal’s midfield become more solid and flexible. Photo: Getty.Playing alongside the above duo is Vitinha, a player who had an extremely convincing performance for PSG. The 24-year-old player is an irreplaceable factor in the “Rich Man of France” squad when he becomes the ball carrier and connection between the lines. According to SofaScores, Vitinha is the player with the second highest average score at PSG, only behind superstar Kylian Mbappe, and this shows the class of the 24-year-old midfielder.
Striker position: Rafael Leao – Bernardo Silva – Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo’s presence in the Portuguese squad is unquestionable. Even though he is 39 years old, he is still determined and shines in the Saudi Pro League .
Sharing fire with CR7 in attack are two drillers Rafael Leao and Bernardo Silva. Leao with his youth, speed and good technical background will cause many mutations on the left wing. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva’s virtual transformation is expected to “refuel” his teammates, thereby helping the team get favorable results.
Cristiano Ronaldo is definitely an indispensable presence in the Portuguese squad for the Euro 2024 finals. Photo: Getty.At Euro 2024, Portugal is in Group F with Türkiye, Czech Republic and Georgia. The group is not too difficult for Ronaldo and his teammates. They are expected to get the top spot and advance to the next round.
