5 top football players to watch out for at Tokyo Olympics

Many top young talented footballers are participating in the Tokyo Olympics. We already have seen a glimpse of what these talented youngsters can do in the recently concluded Copa America and Euro 2020. A total of 16 football teams will compete for the gold medal in the tournament. The age limit to participate in the Olympics in football has been capped at 24 years. Only three players above 24 are eligible per squad. By looking at the squads, Brazil, Argentina and Spain are favorites to win the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. So, let’s look at the top 5 top football players at Tokyo Olympics.

Top football players at Tokyo Olympics

Dani Alves (Brazil)

One of the greatest right-backs of all time and probably the biggest name to feature in the Tokyo Olympics. Dani Alves will play a huge role for Brazil in the Olympics and will look to continue his Copa America form. And having won gold at Rio 2016, Brazil and Captain Alves will look to bag the gold once again.

Alves has featured for Brazil 118 times. He has won two Copa America titles with Brazil. (2017 & 2019). He has also clinched the 2009 and 2013 FIFA Confederations Cups. He is also the oldest player to feature at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Pedri (Spain)

Widely known for his playmaking, dribbling, and passing skills, Pedri has marked his name in the record books at the age of 18. In the recently concluded Euro 2020, Pedri was one of the standout players for Spain.

The 18-year-old was awarded the Best Young Player of the Tournament award in Euro 2020. He also became the youngest player to feature in a knock-out game at the Euro 2020. The Barcelona youngster will look to continue his flying form and help his side win the gold medal.

Richarlison (Brazil)

Richarlison is another talented youngster who will feature in this competition just after appearing in the Copa America squad. He made his debut for Brazil in 2018. He featured for Brazil in the recently concluded Copa America 2021. The 21-year-old scored one goal in the tournament.

The striker looked in good touch at Copa America. Richarlison is a treat to watch when he is at his best. And he can be a threat for many teams in the Tokyo Olympics. He was also a member of the team that won the 2019 Copa America.

Eric Garcia (Spain)

Eric Garcia is another skillful and talented youngster from Spain who will take part in Tokyo Olympics. He was selected in Spain’s main squad for Euro 2020. Gracia looked in great form in the tournament.

Garcia had the fourth-highest passing accuracy (97%) in the tournament. He was one of the main players for Spain at the Euro 2020. Garcia will look to continue his same form at the Olympics.   

Dani Olmo (Spain)

The attacking midfielder has already shown glimpses of what he can do on the field at the highest stage. Olmo provided three assists in five games at Euro 2020. He provided Morata with an assist for an equalizer in the Semi-finals of Euro 2020. 

Olmo was part of the Spanish squad that won the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Italy. The 23-year-old will be the key member of the Spanish squad in the Tokyo Olympics.