The Eurocup is a tournament that the vast majority of footballers dream of playing in, and just the fact that their team manages to qualify is already a reason for great joy. However, not everyone is able to play in this tournament, either because their team fails to qualify or because they are not called up.
With Euro 2024 already underway, we are going to see those players who managed to play in several editions of this national team tournament.
Del Piero played in the 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008 editions, being an emblematic figure of Italian football.
Möller participated in the 1988, 1992, 1996 and 2000 editions, standing out in the German midfield.
Ibrahimovic has participated in the 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 editions, being the main reference for the Swedish team for years.
He has played in the 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020 editions, being a pillar in the Portuguese midfield.
He participated in the 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008 editions, being a fundamental piece in the French defense.
Poborsky played in the 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008 editions, being an important figure in the Czech team.
Casillas participated in the 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 editions, leading Spain in a golden era of success.
He played in the 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 editions, being a central figure in the German midfield.
Buffon participated in the 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 editions, standing out as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation.
The legendary Danish goalkeeper played in the 1988, 1992, 1996 and 2000 editions. He was a key player in Denmark’s victory in 1992.
He participated in the 1980, 1984, 1988 and 2000 editions. Although there was a break between some editions, his international career extended enough to participate in four tournaments.
He has played in the 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020 editions, and this one in Germany will be his sixth Euro Cup. His constant participation makes him the player with the most contested editions.
Position |
Player |
Editions |
---|---|---|
1 |
Cristiano Ronaldo |
2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024 |
2 |
Lothar Matthaus |
1980, 1984, 1988 and 2000 |
3 |
Peter Schmeichel |
1988, 1992, 1996 and 2000 |
4 |
Gianluigi Buffon |
2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 |
5 |
Bastian Schweinsteiger |
2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 |
6 |
Iker Casillas |
2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 |
7 |
Karel Poborsky |
1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008 |
8 |
Lilian Thuram |
1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008 |
9 |
Joao Moutinho |
2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020 |
10 |
Zlatan Ibrahimovic |
2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 |
eleven |
Andreas Möller |
1988, 1992, 1996 and 2000 |
12 |
Alessandro Del Piero |
1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008 |
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