We have already brought you our list of the 16 stars to watch at this year’s Women’s European Championship, but now it is time to look at which young talents are destined to light up the Euros in England this summer.
Every tournament, you can almost guarantee a young, up and coming and previously unknown quantity will shine on the big stage and, as it so often is, the rest is history.
Scotland may not have qualified this time, however, enthusiasm for the Women’s Euro 2022 tournament has not been dampened, with a number games sold out months before the tournament had even got underway.
Women's Euro 2022: How to get tickets, when does it begin, host stadiums Group A guide: England, Norway, Northern Ireland, Austria Group B guide: Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland Group C guide: Netherlands, Sweden, Portugal, Switzerland
Much like the Women’s World Cup in 2019, Euro 2022 in England is expected to push the coverage and interest in the women’s game on to the next level, as the sport continues its sharp rise in popularity.
But, if you’re new to women’s football, it can sometimes be tough to know which players and teams to look out for.
And with many families hoping to take in as much of the action as possible at Euro 2022, plenty are pondering which games will offer you a glimpse of the best players.
So, without further delay, we give you our list of the 12 best players aged 21 or under to catch at for at this summer’s tournament before the become superstars.
9. Elisabeth Terland - Norway
Another youngster tipped for stardom, another Norwegian international. Elisabeth Terland rose to prominence with her home town club at just 15-years-old, who spotted her talents from an early stage. Now 20, she hasn't quite hit the heights yet, but a strong past couple of years has seen her get into the Norway squad for Euro 2022, where it would be no surprise to see her realise her undoubted potential. Photo: Alex Grimm
10. Jule Brand - Germany
To describe Jule Brand simply, we would use the words raw talent. A winger who eats up the pitch with her long strides, she will get fans off their feet with an ability to be as unpredictable as they come. Her impressive form for Hoffenheim will see her move to Bundesliga giants Wolfsburg this summer, and German fans will be keen to see if the 20-year-old can be their shining light this July. Photo: Martin Rose
11. Olga Carmona - Spain
Spanish wing-back Olga Carmona is one of the brightest young defensive talents, and has been on the scene since making her debut for Sevilla aged just 15. Now 21, she has had extensive Champions League experience with her current club Real Madrid, and is sure to be important to Jorge Vida's side as they look to secure their first major international trophy. Photo: Ian MacNicol
12. Hanna Bennison - Sweden
The Everton midfielder has long been seen as one of Sweden's brightest prospects - and her performances at club and international level over the past year show exactly why. Bennison had been an almost ever present in the WSL, while she was also a whisker away from being an Olympic Gold medallist last year at the age of just 18. Photo: Koki Nagahama