Players born in year 1998 or later – also eligible to play at this year’s under-21 European Championships – scored a total of 10 goals and provided 14 assists at the senior tournament, which represents a slight upgrade on EURO 2016.
Category Archives: My Research
My Research: How It All Began
Since the start of 2020, I have been researching the beginnings of current young football stars. Here are some of the findings.
My Research: Champions League Group Stage
The total of 179 under-23 players, who have made at least one appearance in the elite competition so far this term, represent 41 different nationalities.
My Research: Relative Age Effect
Under-23 players born in the first quarter of a year dominate in every single competition analysed.
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