The Under-21 European Championship is a tournament that has seen a number of star names produce breakout performances before going on to become superstars of the senior game. The likes of Luis Figo, Manuel Neuer, Andrea Pirlo and Xavi have shone at the tournament, and a whole host of talented youngsters will be hoping to follow in their footsteps in 2023.
The competition is being co-hosted by Romania and Georgia, and gets under way on Wednesday, June 21, with 16 sides set to battle it out for continental glory over the next three weeks.
But who are the players to keep an eye on? GOAL breaks down 21 players you can't miss during the tournament...
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