The summer of soccer has concluded. England triumphed over Spain in a penalty shootout to defend their title in Euro 2025, with Sarina Wiegman celebrated for leading the team back-to-back in European Championships, remaining unbeaten throughout the knockout stages.
International tournaments often serve as a launching pad for players’ careers. They bring newfound attention, and standout performances can lead to lucrative transfers. Let’s explore ten underrated players from Euro 2025 worth considering for clubs before the transfer window closes.
Co-hosts Switzerland achieved a milestone by making the knockout stage for the first time, with Reuterter playing a pivotal role, earning player accolades in all three group matches. Initially a forward, she adapted to a midfield role, showcasing her versatility. With her dynamism, spatial awareness, and ball skills, she consistently impressed throughout the tournament.
The 26-year-old finished the tournament with the most joint interceptions, tied with Alex Greenwood. Her stellar positioning enabled her to recover loose balls, achieving the seventh most recoveries among all players in the tournament.
Reuterter participated in Euro 2025 after a standout domestic season, scoring 16 goals for Frankfurt (10 goals and 6 assists). However, her finishing still has room for improvement, which occasionally limits her direct game impact.
Potential Moves: Having spent her career at Frankfurt, a transfer to VFL Wolfsburg or Paris Saint-Germain could elevate her to stardom. She might also be a valuable asset for Barcelona.
Gaupset emerged as a standout for a Norway team that had a challenging international campaign, often creating scoring opportunities. Her finest outing came in the final group match against Iceland, where she contributed to all four of Norway’s goals, tallying two goals and two assists throughout the tournament.
At just 20 years old, she excelled in progressive ball carries (ranked 9th and 14th in the tournament). Her excellent acceleration and strength enable her to easily navigate challenges, while her positioning and ability to demand the ball are notable strengths, with no other Norwegian player receiving more progressive passes than her (29).
Gaupset possesses a well-rounded skill set, adept at finding pathways and splitting defenses with precision.
Potential Moves: Given PSG’s diminishing attacking strength, she could be a dynamic addition to their squad.
Poland’s first significant international tournament featured standout performances, especially from Padilla Vidas, who played a crucial role in all three goals scored by her team, netting once and assisting twice.
Raised in Spain, Padilla-Vidas is a skilled ball handler. primarily a right-footed right winger, she can operate on either flank, but she prefers to stay wide, stretching defenses and isolating her opponents. Her primary strength lies in assaulting the penalty area. The 22-year-old recorded the highest non-penalty expected goal (NPXG) of any player not eliminated from play (1.4), despite her team struggling to create chances. Her wide deliveries are powerful and expertly weighted.
While on loan at Sevilla during the 2024-25 season, she scored 11 goals and provided one assist, exceeding her expected goal tally of 8.8 with many finishes coming from within the box.
Potential Moves: After two years on loan, she could be an excellent depth option for Bayern, providing both a target and scoring threat from the right flank. Sevilla would also likely pursue a permanent deal.
Despite Sweden facing challenges, Zigiotti Olme stood out with her midfield contributions. The Bayern Munich player demonstrated tenacity in ball recovery, facilitating play from midfield while working effectively in a supporting role. She intercepted passing lanes, contested loose balls, and leveraged her physical presence to intimidate opponents.
Zigiotti Olme is unafraid of tough challenges, thriving in duels while adeptly screening in front of the defense. With eight blocks at Euro 2025, she ranked sixth, having won 33 contests among the top 10 performers in both categories.
Potential Moves: A club like Manchester United would benefit tremendously from a ball-winner like Zigiotti Olme in their midfield.
The youngest player on the aging Swedish squad, Holmberg provided a refreshing presence. The Hammarby full-back played 175 minutes across three matches, creating three chances and scoring against Germany in the final group stage. Notably, she missed the decisive penalty in the shootout against England.
Although her final ball needs improvement, her qualities allow her to play a significant role in possession. Her energetic style consistently provided offensive options; only Johanna Litting Kanelid (6) had more crosses in the box than Holmberg (3) throughout the tournament.
Her defensive work rate is commendable, with strong game awareness and speed enabling her to support her fellow attackers. Timing her assignments effectively remains an area for growth.
Potential Moves: Staying at Hammarby would be beneficial for continuing her development, but she’s likely to attract interest from top teams soon.
Elisa Senß, 27 (Germany/Eintracht Frankfurt)
Germany’s journey to the semifinals was marked by resilience, and Senß played a crucial midfield role despite injuries. She covered considerable ground, facilitated link-up plays, and provided balance to Christian Wacker’s side. No player recorded more tackles and interceptions during Euro 2025 than her (26). She was instrumental in fortifying Germany’s defense against Spain.
Senß also performed admirably in chance creation, impacting both sides of the pitch despite playing slightly deeper than usual for her club.
Potential Moves: She could bring substantial value to an elite club like Bayern Munich, enhancing their team depth with her experience.
Finland approached the knockout stages closely, with strong performances from the midfield duo of Siren and Evelina Sammanen earning praise. Siren orchestrated play, maintaining balance, and displayed composure on the ball, linking defense and offense proficiently.
The former LSK Kvinner midfielder was key in the final third, boasting an impressive 98% pass accuracy while attempting 60 passes throughout the tournament. Her sharp defensive positioning allowed her to disrupt attacks and regain possession effectively, registering eight successful tackles out of 11.
Potential Moves: Siren would excel alongside strong ball winners at clubs like Paris FC.
Italy came close to reaching the final, showing lots of promise, especially through their right-wing back Oliviero. A relentless runner, she excelled in one-on-one situations, covering expansive ground on the right flank and engaging physically. Oliviero successfully won six out of seven tackles throughout Euro 2025.
Versatile, she can play on either side and enjoys advancing upfield. Only Manuela Giugliano (16) made more crosses for Italy. Her 10 shot-creating actions were surpassed only by Arianna Caruso (18) and Giugliano (16).
Potential Moves: Her flexibility makes her a perfect fit for Inter Milan, especially with the demanding Champions League season ahead.
Kosora gained attention for scoring a goal against Real Madrid in the UEFA Women’s Champions League last season and followed up by netting Finland’s first goal at Euro 2025, marking her nation’s first win in the tournament since 2009.
Comfortable with both feet, she is adept at playing on either flank and is known for her dribbling ability against defenders. Her shooting ability is a constant threat from various positions on the field.
Kosora attempted double the number of dribbles compared to any other Finnish player (16) during the tournament and ranked among the top 10 for carries in the penalty area (8).
Potential Moves: A move to Paris FC, who recently lost Julie Dufour, could be a timely step forward in her career.
Carlotta Wamser, 21, RB/FW (Germany/Eintracht Frankfurt)
Wamser, stepping into a pivotal role following Captain Giulia Gwinn’s injury, made a mark in Euro 2025 with two assists and red cards across three appearances in Switzerland.
As a right-sided attacker, she often positioned herself high up the pitch, leveraging her exceptional speed to both press into the box and contribute defensively. Her ball progression and creativity metrics underscored her value: only Rebecca Nark (32) registered more progressive passes than Wamser (21).
The 21-year-old capped her domestic season with four goals and three assists in over 700 minutes, demonstrating her strengths in the final third.
Potential Moves: Wamser could excel as a full-back in a possession-based system, although staying at Frankfurt appears to be the best move for now.
Fan Take: The achievements and potential growth of these underrated players in Euro 2025 highlight the depth of talent in women’s soccer, proving that fresh faces can invigorate clubs across Europe. As transfer windows open, these athletes may reshape team dynamics, offering fans exciting prospects for the upcoming seasons.
