Álvaro Morata, Spain – Top candidate for the Euro 2024 Golden Boot

Atletico Madrid and Spain striker Álvaro Morata is showing excellent form, becoming a strong candidate for the Golden Boot at Euro 2024 in Germany. With his experience and impressive scoring ability, Morata promises to be a key factor in helping Spain conquer Europe.

Álvaro Morata, the 31-year-old striker of Atletico Madrid, is going through a peak season in his career. Under the guidance of Manager Diego Simeone, Morata has scored as many as 19 goals in 31 appearances in the 2023/24 season, becoming the top scorer in the Champions League. This scintillating form was also displayed by Morata in the colors of the Spanish national team, where he scored 4 goals in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, including a memorable hat-trick against Georgia.

With confidence and peak form, Álvaro Morata is ready to join Spain in conquering Euro 2024 and the Golden Boot. The Spanish team, which reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020, is aiming to surpass that achievement and win the championship. As captain, Morata is expected to play a crucial role in the journey to seek their 4th Euro glory.

Playing experience in major tournaments is a significant advantage of Álvaro Morata. He has appeared 10 times in previous Euro tournaments and scored 6 goals. His efficiency and composure in front of the opponent’s goal make Morata a dangerous “weapon” for Spain in the race for the European crown.

Looking back on Álvaro Morata’s career, impressive statistical figures prove his talent:

Real Madrid: 95 matches, 31 goals, 11 assists

Juventus: 185 matches, 59 goals, 39 assists

Chelsea: 72 matches, 24 goals, 6 assists

Atletico Madrid: 137 matches, 56 goals, 12 assists

Spain: 69 matches, 34 goals, 7 assists

With his current form and class, Álvaro Morata is fully deserved to be considered a top candidate for the Euro 2024 Golden Boot. If he continues to maintain stability and effectiveness in front of goal, this 31-year-old striker promises to make history with Spain in Germany, thereby asserting his position in the world football scene.

⚽️ UEFA Euro 1960 to 2021 with 16 tournaments and 10 national champions

⏩ Germany 3 times Euro champion (1972 – 1980 – 1996)

⏩ Spain 3 times Euro champion (1964 – 2008 – 2012)

⏩ France 2 times Euro champion (1984 – 2000)

⏩ Italy 2 times Euro champion (1968 – 2020)

⏩ Soviet Union 1 time Euro champion 1960

⏩ Czechoslovakia 1 time Euro champion 1976

⏩ Netherlands 1 time Euro champion 1988

⏩ Denmark 1 time Euro champion 1992

⏩ Greece 1 time Euro champion 2004

⏩ Portugal 1 time Euro champion 2016

Group B – Spain

Coach: Luis de la Fuente

Euro: 3 times champion (1964, 2008, 2012)

World Cup: 1 time champion (2010)

FIFA ranking: 8th place (as of February 15, 2024)

Current Euro 2024 Spain squad: players and clubs (As of: March 28, 2024)

Goalkeepers

David Raya (FC Arsenal)

Álex Remiro (Real Sociedad San Sebastián)

Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao)

Defenders

Álex Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)

Cucurella (FC Chelsea)

José Gayà (FC Valencia)

Aymeric Laporte (Al-Nassr)

Robin Le Normand (Real Sociedad San Sebastián)

Paul Cubarsí (FC Barcelona)

Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur)

Vivian (Athletic Bilbao)

Midfielders

Álex Baena (FC Villareal)

Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig)

Fabián Ruiz (FC Paris Saint-Germain)

Jesús Navas (FC Sevilla)

Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad San Sebastián)

Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad San Sebastián)

Oihan Sancet (Athletic Bilbao)

Pablo Sarabia (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Rodri (Manchester City)

Forwards

Álvaro Morata (Atlético Madrid)

Gerard Moreno (FC Villareal)

Joselu (Real Madrid)

Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona)

Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad San Sebastián)

Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)

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