Lthe quarterfinals of the Euro 2024 that will face Germany and Spain Not only is it a match between two of the great candidates to win the title, but, in the German case, two of its undisputed players, Kroos and Neuerthey can enter the top four footballers with the most matches played in the history of this championship. Furthermore, another of the most veteran of the German squad, Thomas Müller, could enter the top 10snatching this position from a list of several players who are tied, among whom are Iniesta, Fábregas and Jordi Albaamong others.
In this way, the footballers of the German team will enhance his figure and history in the ‘Mannschaft‘. The Bayern Munich goalkeeper, a fixture in the goal for both his club and the national team, will add a total of 20 matches in the Eurowith which he will surpass Joao Moutinho, thus climbing third position on the list. The goalkeeper already beat Buffon in the round of 16 against Switzerland, so, in this way, he became the goalkeeper with the most games played in the European national team tournament.
On the other hand, Kroos, already retired from football at club level, is competing his last championship with the German national team, before hanging up his boots permanently. The midfielder has accumulated four editions of the Euro Cup with the current team (2012, 2016, 2020, 2024). Against the Spanish team will add his 19th matchwith which he will surpass Bonucci and Schweinsteiger and with He will equal Moutinho in the top four.
Likewise, the forward Thomas Müller, who has lost prominence in this last season with his club, has not been able to enjoy many minutes so far in the Euro Cup. If he had the opportunity against Spain, the attacker would accumulate 17 matches in four different Euros. This way, would surpass the top 10 and he would tie games with Buffon and Chiellini and overtake players like Iniesta, Fábregas, Modric or Van der Sar, among others.
Players with the most matches in the history of the Euro Cup
- Cristiano Ronaldo – 29 parties
- Pepe – 22 matches
- Joao Moutinho – 19 parties
- Neuer – 19 parties
- Bonucci – 18 matches
- Kroos – 18 parties
- Schweinsteiger – 18 matches
- Buffon – 17 matches
- Chiellini – 17 matches
- Iniesta – 16 games
- Müller – 16 matches
- Modric – 16 games
