Ahead of the Euros, Antoine Griezmann’s (33) name was one of the first on the teamsheet for the France national team. The forward who has since the 2022 World Cup, more frequently played as a midfielder for Les Bleus was a clear leader on the field for Didier Deschamps and appeared untouchable.

However, during the competition, Griezmann’s status in the team came under threat. The France team was struggling to find its feet in the competition despite reaching the semi-final and Griezmann’s role over the course of the tournament was reduced from a starter to a substitute