Top 5 Football Players to Watch Out For at the Paris Olympics 2024

The Olympic Games are around the corner and one of the biggest medal-winning hopes for many nations is in the football event. Brazil won the gold medal in the men’s event in 2020 while Canada won the gold during the women’s event. 

This year 16 teams will play the event and look to do their nation proud. Hosts France are in Group A along with the United States of America, Guinea, and New Zealand. Group B has Argentina along with Morocco, Iraq and Ukraine, 

Group C will feature Uzbekistan along with Egypt, Dominican Republic and newly crowned EURO 2024 winners Spain. The final Group D witnesses Japan paired with Paraguay, Mali, and Israel. The first match of the tournament will see France take on the USA with the Gold Medal match scheduled for 9th August in Paris. 

Here are the top 5 players to watch out for during Olympics 2024 

5- Fermin Lopez – Spain 

The young FC Barcelona player is counted as one of the best young talents in Spain. The 21-year-old is an energetic and creative midfielder with the ability to dictate the state of the game. Spain will go into the tournament as one of the teams favoured to win the gold medal. Fermin Lopez for all his talents will be a player to watch out for during the Olympics 2024. 

4- Achraf Hakimi – Morocco 

The best right-back in the world has seen his stocks grow with every season. The 25-year-old will be looked at as one of the key players for his side considering the vast experience he has gained in France. Hakimi will look to do his best and put Morocco on the podium making him a player to watch out for during the Olympics 2024. 

3- Julian Alvarez – Argentina 

One of the best young talents in the Argentine set-up is none other than Julian Alvarez. The striker will be a huge player to watch out for during the Olympics 2024 for his side. Alvarez who recently stated his intentions to leave Manchester City will use this tournament to show his potential suitors the vast talent he has with the ball at his feet. 

2- Michael Olise – France 

The French star has been a terrific talent in the last few months. His exploits for Crystal Palace saw Olise become a huge name and was promptly snapped up by Bayern Munich. The young winger will want to make France proud by winning the gold medal and that makes him one of the players to watch out for during the Olympics 2024. 

1- Pau Cubarsi – Spain 

Yet another great young talent from the La Massia academy who has been brilliant. Pau Cubarsi has been impressive ever since his debut for FC Barcelona and has played 19 matches so far. Cubarsi has shown great composure in the back line while defending and will play a key role in Spain’s Olympic 2024 campaign as well.