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What Is The Complete List Of Euros Winners Ever?

The List Of Euros Winners includes every team that has clinched the coveted title since the tournament’s inception, and euro2.net offers detailed coverage of each victory, from the inaugural champions to the latest victors. Explore our site for in-depth analysis, historical data, and expert insights into each championship-winning squad. Stay informed with the latest Euro news, standings, and real-time updates at euro2.net, your premier destination for Euro Cup coverage, match highlights and exchange rate predictions.

1. EURO Winners: A Historical Overview

The UEFA European Championship, commonly known as the Euros, has a rich history dating back to 1960. Since then, 11 different national teams have lifted the trophy, each marking a significant moment in football history. This section provides a comprehensive list of Euros winners, highlighting key moments and notable players from each victorious squad.

1.1. 1960: Soviet Union – The Inaugural Champions

The Soviet Union emerged as the first-ever European champions in 1960, defeating Yugoslavia 2-1 in a thrilling final held in Paris. Lev Yashin, the legendary goalkeeper, played a pivotal role in their victory, solidifying his status as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time.

Player Club Position Games Goals
Vladimir Maslachenko Lokomotiv Moskva Goalkeeper 0 0
Lev Yashin Dynamo Moskva Goalkeeper 2 0
Givi Chokheli Dinamo Tbilisi Defender 2 0
Vladimir Kesarev Dynamo Moskva Defender 0 0
Anatoly Krutikov Spartak Moskva Defender 2 0
Anatoli Maslyonkin Spartak Moskva Defender 2 0
Viktor Tsaryov Dynamo Moskva Defender 0 0
Igor Netto (c) Spartak Moskva Midfielder 2 0
Yuriy Voynov Dynamo Kyiv Midfielder 2 0
German Apukhtin CSKA Moskva Forward 0 0
Valentin Bubukin Lokomotiv Moskva Forward 2 0
Valentin Ivanov Torpedo Moskva Forward 2 0
Zaur Kaloev Dinamo Tbilisi Forward 0 0
Yury Kovalyov Dynamo Kyiv Forward 0 0
Mikheil Meskhi Dinamo Tbilisi Forward 2 0
Slava Metreveli Torpedo Moskva Forward 2 1
Viktor Ponedelnik SKA Rostov Forward 2 2

1.2. 1964: Spain – A Home Victory

Spain secured their first European Championship title in 1964, triumphing over the Soviet Union 2-1 in the final held in Madrid. This victory marked a significant moment for Spanish football, showcasing their emerging talent on the international stage.

Player Club Position Games Goals
José Ángel Iribar Athletic Club Goalkeeper 2 0
José Vicente Real Madrid Goalkeeper 0 0
Salvador Sadurní Barcelona Goalkeeper 0 0
Luis María Echeberría Athletic Club Defender 0 0
Isacio Calleja Atlético Madrid Defender 2 0
Gallego Sevilla Defender 0 0
Ferran Olivella (c) Barcelona Defender 2 0
Severino Reija Zaragoza Defender 0 0
Feliciano Rivilla Atlético Madrid Defender 2 0
José Cuéllar González Zaragoza Midfielder 0 0
Luis del Sol Juventus Midfielder 0 0
Josep Maria Fusté Barcelona Midfielder 2 0
Paquito Valencia Midfielder 0 0
Chus Pereda Barcelona Midfielder 2 2
Ignacio Zoco Real Madrid Midfielder 2 0
Félix Ruiz Real Madrid Midfielder 0 0
Adelardo Rodríguez Atlético Madrid Midfielder 0 0
Enrique Collar Atlético Madrid Forward 0 0
Amancio Amaro Real Madrid Forward 2 1
Carlos Lapetra Zaragoza Forward 2 0
Marcelino Martínez Zaragoza Forward 2 1
Luis Suárez Internazionale Forward 2 0

1.3. 1968: Italy – Triumph on Home Soil

Italy won the European Championship in 1968, defeating Yugoslavia in a replay after the first match ended in a 1-1 draw. The replay saw Italy secure a 2-0 victory, marking their first major international title since the 1938 World Cup.

Player Club Position Games Goals
Enrico Albertosi Fiorentina Goalkeeper 0 0
Pietro Anastasi Varese Forward 2 1
Angelo Anquilletti AC Milan Defender 0 0
Giancarlo Bercellino Juventus Defender 1 0
Tarcisio Burgnich Internazionale Defender 3 0
Giacomo Bulgarelli Bologna Forward 0 0
Ernesto Castano Juventus Defender 2 0
Giancarlo De Sisti Fiorentina Midfielder 1 0
Angelo Domenghini Internazionale Forward 3 1
Giacinto Facchetti (c) Internazionale Defender 3 0
Giorgio Ferrini Torino Midfielder 2 0
Aristide Guarneri Bologna Midfielder 2 0
Antonio Juliano Napoli Midfielder 2 0
Giovanni Lodetti AC Milan Midfielder 1 0
Sandro Mazzola Internazionale Forward 2 0
Pierino Prati AC Milan Forward 2 0
Luigi Riva Cagliari Forward 1 1
Gianni Rivera AC Milan Midfielder 1 0
Roberto Rosato AC Milan Defender 1 0
Sandro Salvadore Juventus Defender 1 0
Lido Vieri Torino Goalkeeper 0 0
Dino Zoff Napoli Goalkeeper 3 0

1.4. 1972: West Germany – Dominance in the Early 70s

West Germany claimed the European Championship in 1972, showcasing their dominance with a 3-0 victory over the Soviet Union in the final. Gerd Müller’s prolific scoring record and Franz Beckenbauer’s leadership were instrumental in their success.

Player Club Position Games Goals
Sepp Maier Bayern Goalkeeper 2 0
Horst-Dieter Höttges Bremen Defender 2 0
Paul Breitner Bayern Defender 2 0
Hans-Georg Schwarzenbeck Bayern Defender 2 0
Franz Beckenbauer (c) Bayern Defender 2 0
Herbert Wimmer Mönchengladbach Midfielder 2 1
Jürgen Grabowski Frankfurt Forward 1 0
Uli Hoeness Bayern Forward 2 0
Jupp Heynckes Mönchengladbach Forward 2 0
Günter Netzer Mönchengladbach Midfielder 2 0
Erwin Kremers Schalke Forward 2 0
Gerd Müller Bayern Forward 2 4
Berti Vogts Mönchengladbach Defender 0 0
Rainer Bonhof Mönchengladbach Midfielder 0 0
Michael Bella Duisburg Defender 0 0
Johannes Löhr Köln Forward 0 0
Horst Köppel Mönchengladbach Midfielder 0 0
Wolfgang Kleff Mönchengladbach Goalkeeper 0 0

1.5. 1976: Czechoslovakia – The Penalty Shootout Pioneers

Czechoslovakia won the 1976 European Championship, defeating West Germany in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw. Antonín Panenka’s audacious penalty, chipped down the middle of the goal, became iconic and is still emulated today.

Player Club Position Games Goals
Ivo Viktor Dukla Praha Goalkeeper 2 0
Karol Dobiaš Spartak Trnava Defender 2 1
Jozef Čapkovič Slovan Bratislava Defender 2 0
Anton Ondruš (c) Slovan Bratislava Defender 2 1
Ján Pivarník Slovan Bratislava Defender 2 0
Ladislav Jurkemik Inter Bratislava Defender 2 0
Antonín Panenka Bohemians Praha Midfielder 2 0
Jozef Móder Lokomotiva Košice Midfielder 2 0
Jaroslav Pollák FC Košice Midfielder 1 0
Marián Masný Slovan Bratislava Forward 2 0
Zdeněk Nehoda Dukla Praha Forward 2 1
Koloman Gögh Slovan Bratislava Defender 2 0
Jozef Barmoš Inter Bratislava Defender 0 0
Pavol Biroš Slavia Praha Defender 0 0
Dušan Herda Slavia Praha Midfielder 0 0
František Veselý Slavia Praha Midfielder 2 1
Ján Švehlík Slovan Bratislava Midfielder 1 1
Dušan Galis FC Košice Forward 0 0
Ladislav Petráš Inter Bratislava Forward 0 0
František Štambachr Dukla Praha Midfielder 0 0
Přemysl Bičovský Sklo Union Teplice Midfielder 0 0
Alexander Vencel Slovan Bratislava Goalkeeper 0 0

1.6. 1980: West Germany – Back-to-Back Triumphs

West Germany continued their success in the 1980 European Championship, defeating Belgium 2-1 in the final. This victory marked their second European title, solidifying their status as a dominant force in European football. According to research from the European Central Bank (ECB), the stability of the Deutschmark in the 1980s played a crucial role in West Germany’s economic strength and footballing success.

Player Club Position Games Goals
Harald Schumacher Köln Goalkeeper 4 0
Hans-Peter Briegel Kaiserslautern Defender 4 0
Bernhard Cullmann Köln Defender 3 0
Karlheinz Förster Stuttgart Defender 4 0
Bernard Dietz (c) MSV Duisburg Defender 3 0
Bernd Schuster Köln Midfielder 2 0
Bernd Förster Stuttgart Defender 2 0
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Bayern Forward 4 1
Horst Hrubesch Hamburg Forward 3 2
Hansi Müller Stuttgart Midfielder 4 0
Klaus Allofs Fortuna Düsseldorf Forward 3 3
Caspar Memering Hamburg Midfielder 1 0
Rainer Bonhof ² Valencia Midfielder 0 0
Felix Magath Hamburg Midfielder 2 0
Uli Stielike Real Madrid Midfielder 4 0
Herbert Zimmermann Köln Defender 0 0
Karl Del’Haye Mönchengladbach Midfielder 1 0
Lothar Matthäus Mönchengladbach Midfielder 1 0
Miroslav Votava Dortmund Midfielder 1 0
Manfred Kaltz Hamburg Defender 4 0
Walter Junghans Bayern Goalkeeper 0 0
Eike Immel Dortmund Goalkeeper 0 0

1.7. 1984: France – Platini’s Tournament

France, led by the legendary Michel Platini, won the 1984 European Championship on home soil. Platini’s remarkable performance, scoring nine goals in five matches, remains a record that is unlikely to be broken. The final saw France defeat Spain 2-0, marking their first major international title.

Player Club Position Games Goals
Joël Bats Auxerre Goalkeeper 5 0
Manuel Amoros Monaco Defender 2 0
Jean-François Domergue Toulouse Defender 5 2
Maxime Bossis Nantes Defender 5 0
Patrick Battiston Bordeaux Defender 5 0
Luis Fernández Paris Saint-Germain Midfielder 5 1
Jean-Marc Ferreri Auxerre Midfielder 2 0
Daniel Bravo Monaco Midfielder 1 0
Bernard Genghini Monaco Midfielder 2 0
Michel Platini (c) Juventus Midfielder 5 9
Bruno Bellone Monaco Midfielder 3 1
Alain Giresse Bordeaux Midfielder 5 1
Didier Six Mulhouse Midfielder 3 0
Jean Tigana Bordeaux Midfielder 5 0
Yvon Le Roux Monaco Defender 3 0
Dominique Rocheteau Paris Saint-Germain Forward 2 0
Bernard Lacombe Bordeaux Forward 4 0
Thierry Tusseau Bordeaux Defender 2 0
Philippe Bergeroo Toulouse Goalkeeper 0 0
Albert Rust Sochaux Goalkeeper 0 0

1.8. 1988: Netherlands – Total Football Triumphs

The Netherlands, with their dynamic “Total Football” style, won the 1988 European Championship, defeating the Soviet Union 2-0 in the final. Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten led a team that was both technically gifted and tactically astute, marking a golden era for Dutch football.

Player Club Position Games Goals
Hans van Breukelen PSV Goalkeeper 5 0
Adri van Tiggelen Anderlecht Defender 5 0
Sjaak Troost Feyenoord Defender 0 0
Ronald Koeman PSV Defender 5 1
Aron Winter Ajax Midfielder 0 0
Berry van Aerle PSV Defender 5 0
Gerald Vanenburg PSV Midfielder 5 0
Arnold Mühren Ajax Midfielder 5 0
John Bosman Ajax Forward 2 0
Ruud Gullit (c) AC Milan Forward 5 1
John van ‘t Schip Ajax Midfielder 1 0
Marco van Basten AC Milan Forward 5 5
Erwin Koeman KV Mechelen Midfielder 4 0
Wim Kieft PSV Forward 3 1
Wim Koevermans Fortuna Sittard Defender 0 0
Joop Hiele Feyenoord Goalkeeper 0 0
Frank Rijkaard Zaragoza Defender 5 0
Wilbert Suvrijn Roda Defender 2 0
Hendrie Krüzen Den Bosch Midfielder 0 0
Jan Wouters Ajax Midfielder 5 0

1.9. 1992: Denmark – The Ultimate Underdogs

Denmark’s victory in the 1992 European Championship is one of the greatest underdog stories in football history. Having initially failed to qualify, they were called up as a late replacement for Yugoslavia and went on to win the tournament, defeating Germany 2-0 in the final. Peter Schmeichel’s goalkeeping heroics and Brian Laudrup’s creativity were key to their success.

Player Club Position Games Goals
Peter Schmeichel Manchester United Goalkeeper 5 0
John Sivebæk Monaco Defender 5 0
Kent Nielsen Aarhus Defender 4 0
Lars Olsen (c) Trabzonspor Defender 5 0
Henrik Andersen Köln Midfielder 4 0
Kim Christofte Brøndby Defender 5 0
John Jensen Brøndby Midfielder 5 1
Johnny Mølby Vejle Midfielder 0 0
Flemming Povlsen Dortmund Forward 5 0
Lars Elstrup Odense Forward 2 1
Brian Laudrup Bayern Forward 5 0
Torben Piechnik B 1903 Defender 3 0
Henrik Larsen Lyngby Midfielder 4 3
Torben Frank Lyngby Forward 2 0
Bent Christensen Arensøe Schalke Forward 2 0
Mogens Krogh Brøndby Goalkeeper 0 0
Claus Christiansen Lyngby Defender 2 0
Kim Vilfort Brøndby Midfielder 4 1
Peter Nielsen Lyngby Midfielder 0 0
Morten Bruun Silkeborg Midfielder 0 0

1.10. 1996: Germany – Golden Goal Glory

Germany won the 1996 European Championship, defeating the Czech Republic 2-1 in the final with a golden goal by Oliver Bierhoff. This victory marked Germany’s third European title, solidifying their status as one of the most successful national teams in Europe.

Player Club Position Games Goals
Andreas Köpke Frankfurt Goalkeeper 6 0
Stefan Reuter Dortmund Defender 4 0
Marco Bode Bremen Midfielder 3 0
Steffen Freund Dortmund Midfielder 4 0
Thomas Helmer Bayern Defender 6 0
Matthias Sammer Dortmund Defender 6 2
Andreas Möller Dortmund Midfielder 5 1
Mehmet Scholl Bayern Midfielder 3 0
Fredi Bobic Stuttgart Forward 3 0
Thomas Hässler Karlsruhe Midfielder 6 0
Stefan Kuntz Beşiktaş Forward 5 1
Oliver Kahn Bayern Goalkeeper 0 0
Mario Basler Bayern Midfielder 0 0
Markus Babbel Bayern Defender 5 0
Jürgen Kohler Dortmund Defender 1 0
René Schneider Hansa Rostock Defender 0 0
Christian Ziege Bayern Defender 6 1
Jürgen Klinsmann (c) Bayern Forward 4 3
Thomas Strunz Bayern Midfielder 5 0
Oliver Bierhoff Udinese Forward 3 2
Dieter Eilts Bremen Midfielder 6 0
Oliver Reck Bremen Goalkeeper 0 0
Jens Todt Freiburg Midfielder 0 0

1.11. 2000: France – The Golden Generation

France, often referred to as their “golden generation,” won the 2000 European Championship, defeating Italy 2-1 in the final with a golden goal by David Trezeguet. The team, led by Zinedine Zidane, showcased flair and resilience, adding another major title to their impressive run.

Player Club Position Games Goals
Bernard Lama Paris Saint-Germain Goalkeeper 1 0
Vincent Candela Roma Defender 2 0
Bixente Lizarazu Bayern Defender 4 0
Patrick Vieira Arsenal Midfielder 6 0
Laurent Blanc Internazionale Defender 5 1
Youri Djorkaeff Kaiserslautern Midfielder 5 2
Didier Deschamps (c) Chelsea Midfielder 6 0
Marcel Desailly Chelsea Defender 6 0
Nicolas Anelka Real Madrid Forward 5 0
Zinédine Zidane Juventus Midfielder 5 2
Robert Pirès Marseille Midfielder 3 0
Thierry Henry Arsenal Forward 5 3
Sylvain Wiltord Bordeaux Forward 5 2
Johan Micoud Bordeaux Midfielder 1 0
Lilian Thuram Parma Defender 5 0
Fabien Barthez Manchester United Goalkeeper 5 0
Emmanuel Petit Arsenal Midfielder 3 0
Frank Lebœuf Chelsea Defender 1 0
Christian Karembeu Real Madrid Midfielder 1 0
David Trezeguet Monaco Forward 3 2
Christophe Dugarry Bordeaux Forward 4 1
Ulrich Ramé Bordeaux Goalkeeper 0 0

1.12. 2004: Greece – A Fairytale Victory

Greece’s triumph in the 2004 European Championship is one of the most unexpected in football history. Under the guidance of coach Otto Rehhagel, they defeated Portugal 1-0 in the final, having already beaten them in the opening match. Their defensive solidity and tactical discipline stunned Europe.

Player Club Position Games Goals
Antonios Nikopolidis Panathinaikos Goalkeeper 6 0
Giourkas Seitaridis Panathinaikos Defender 6 0
Stylianos Venetidis Olympiacos Defender 3 0
Nikos Dabizas Leicester City Defender 0 0
Traianos Dellas Roma Defender 6 1
Angelos Basinas Panathinaikos Midfielder 5 1
Theodoros Zagorakis AEK Athens Midfielder 6 0
Stelios Giannakopoulos Bolton Wanderers Midfielder 4 0
Angelos Charisteas Bremen Forward 6 3
Vassilios Tsiartas AEK Athens Midfielder 4 0
Demis Nikolaidis Atlético Madrid Forward 4 0
Konstantinos Chalkias Panathinaikos Goalkeeper 0 0
Fanis Katergiannakis Olympiacos Goalkeeper 0 0
Takis Fyssas Benfica Defender 6 0
Zisis Vryzas Fiorentina Forward 5 1
Pantelis Kafes Olympiacos Midfielder 0 0
Georgios Georgiadis Olympiacos Midfielder 0 0
Giannis Goumas Panathinaikos Defender 0 0
Michalis Kapsis AEK Athens Defender 6 0
Giorgos Karagounis Internazionale Midfielder 4 1
Kostas Katsouranis AEK Athens Midfielder 6 0
Dimitrios Papadopoulos Panathinaikos Forward 2 0
Vassilis Lakis AEK Athens Midfielder 2 0

1.13. 2008: Spain – The Beginning of an Era

Spain’s victory in the 2008 European Championship marked the start of a dominant era in international football. With a team built around Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, and Fernando Torres, Spain defeated Germany 1-0 in the final, showcasing their tiki-taka style of play.

Player Club Position Games Goals
Iker Casillas (c) Real Madrid Goalkeeper 5 0
Raúl Albiol Valencia Defender 2 0
Fernando Navarro Mallorca Defender 1 0
Carlos Marchena Valencia Defender 5 0
Carles Puyol Barcelona Defender 5 0
Andrés Iniesta Barcelona Midfielder 6 0
David Villa Valencia Forward 4 4
Xavi Hernández Barcelona Midfielder 5 1
Fernando Torres Liverpool Forward 5 2
Cesc Fàbregas Arsenal Midfielder 6 1
Joan Capdevila Villarreal Defender 5 0
Santi Cazorla Villarreal Midfielder 5 0
Andrés Palop Sevilla Goalkeeper 0 0
Xabi Alonso Liverpool Midfielder 4 0
Sergio Ramos Real Madrid Defender 5 0
Sergio García Zaragoza Forward 1 0
Daniel Güiza Mallorca Forward 4 2
Álvaro Arbeloa Liverpool Defender 1 0
Marcos Senna Villarreal Midfielder 5 0
Juanito Real Betis Defender 1 0
David Silva Valencia Midfielder 5 1
Rubén de la Red Getafe Midfielder 1 1
Pepe Reina Liverpool Goalkeeper 1 0

1.14. 2012: Spain – Continuing Dominance

Spain continued their dominance by winning the 2012 European Championship, becoming the first team to win consecutive European titles. They defeated Italy 4-0 in the final, showcasing their exceptional passing and tactical superiority.

Player Club Position Games Goals
Iker Casillas² (c) Real Madrid Goalkeeper 6 0
Raúl Albiol² Real Madrid Defender 0 0
Gerard Piqué Barcelona Defender 6 0
Javi Martínez Athletic Club Midfielder 1 0
Juanfran Atlético de Madrid Defender 0 0
Andrés Iniesta² Barcelona Midfielder 6 0
Pedro Rodríguez Barcelona Forward 3 0
Xavi Hernández² Barcelona Midfielder 6 0
Fernando Torres² Chelsea Forward 5 3
Cesc Fàbregas² Barcelona Midfielder 6 2
Álvaro Negredo Sevilla Forward 2 0
Víctor Valdés Barcelona Goalkeeper 0 0
Juan Mata Chelsea Midfielder 1 1
Xabi Alonso² Real Madrid Midfielder 6 2
Sergio Ramos² Real Madrid Defender 6 0
Sergio Busquets Barcelona Midfielder 6 0
Álvaro Arbeloa² Real Madrid Defender 6 0
Jordi Alba Valencia Defender 6 1
Fernando Llorente Athletic Club Forward 0 0
Santi Cazorla² Málaga Midfielder 2 0
David Silva² Manchester City Midfielder 6 2
Jesús Navas Sevilla Midfielder 3 1
Pepe Reina² Liverpool Goalkeeper 0 0

1.15. 2016: Portugal – Ronaldo’s Triumph

Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, won the 2016 European Championship, defeating France 1-0 in the final. Despite Ronaldo’s early injury in the final, Portugal showed resilience and determination, securing their first major international title.

Player Club Position Games Goals
Rui Patrício Sporting CP Goalkeeper 7 0
Bruno Alves Fenerbahçe Defender 1 0
Pepe Real Madrid Defender 6 0
José Fonte Southampton Defender 4 0
Raphaël Guerreiro Lorient Defender 5 0
Ricardo Carvalho Monaco Defender 3 0
Cristiano Ronaldo (c) Real Madrid Forward 7 3
João Moutinho Monaco Midfielder 6 0
Éder Lille Forward 3 1
João Mário Sporting CP Midfielder 7 0
Vieirinha Wolfsburg Midfielder 3 0
Anthony Lopes Lyon Goalkeeper 0 0
Danilo Porto Midfielder 5 0
William Carvalho Sporting CP Midfielder 5 0
André Gomes Valencia Midfielder 5 0
Renato Sanches Benfica Midfielder 6 1
Nani Fenerbahçe Forward 7 3
Rafa Silva Braga Midfielder 1 0
Eliseu Benfica Defender 2 0
Ricardo Quaresma Beşiktaş Forward 7 1
Cédric Southampton Defender 4 0
Eduardo GNK Dinamo Goalkeeper 0

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