Not one of those nights where he had to make fantastic reaction saves but even more meritorious given that he's not a fan of the high ball to the penalty box but dealt with them as if it was second nature. Great tournament

Goes back to Valencia CF having done his job when called upon as a substitute for Puyol in the Sweden match but also someone who supported his fellow defenders in training and pushed them to show top form.

EURO will help him make a good start at his new club, Sevilla FC. Competed with the very best at international level and proved he is good enough to cut it there.

Asked at the start of the tournament not to play the ball out of defence at his own feet but to pass early and get back in position. Did so and shone.

After a very moderate club season this has been an immense tournament from the Catalan. Twice, against Luca Toni and in the final against aerially powerful Germans, his detractors doubted him. Twice he prevented those teams from scoring at all, let alone with headers.

Earning encomiums for his tournament play but anyone who has watched this gem begin shine at FC Barcelona will know that there is so much more to come. Looked jaded at some times after a marathon season with Barça but still a key factor in opening up crucial games.

Only his second senior international tournament but he's already scoring goals for fun. Top scorer despite missing out on a game and a half through injury and one when the second XI played. The complete modern striker - maker, taker, two footed, good in the air, free kicks, penalties and nerves of steel.

The traffic controller in Spain's midfield but also the guy who keeps on popping up with vital goals. Four in qualifying, one in the pre tournament friendly against the United States and then that classic opener against Russia in the semi-final. Top tournament player. Has now won the World Cup at youth level, Olympic silver and a EURO gold medal.

He only scored two goals but crucial ones. He also gave assists and showed a Trojan work ethic. Torres has added steel and experience to his enormous native talent since he moved to England. Carved himself a place in history with that winner in the final. King Juan Carlos asked him what he gets to eat in England that has made him so strong.

His ability was a known factor but his readiness and his professionalism were underlined here. Presumably not happy to be a substitute in four of the six matches he nevertheless showed the perfect attitude in training and turned games whenever he entered. Spain's next captain once Casillas hands power onwards.

One of the lesser known players, internationally, but a real feisty character who played well and was key to the early movement of the ball from back to front. Good tackling, too.

A joy for everyone to have around. Quick, clever and playing at this level as if he'd done so all his life. Back in the Champions League with Villarreal CF next season, this experience will have improved the little midfielder no end.

"The tournament is going too quickly for me," is what this gentleman of football told euro2008.com very early on and he'll be sad that it's gone. A fine keeper who must consider himself unlucky to have two younger men like Casillas and Reina ahead of him.

"This is an emotional impact, winning the tournament. It will take us a long time to come to terms with what we've done." Intelligent words from an intelligent player. Like Cesc his role was to change games in the second half, usually to shore them up, and he performed with five-star quality.

Back to his old rampaging form, defending with power and getting up into the opposition box. Nearly scored with a stunning header. Will become one of the world's great defenders.

More anxious than anyone by the end of the final and couldn't wait for the referee's whistle. Played his part when called upon and compensated for a grim domestic season with a EURO medal.

Emerges with his reputation enhanced by two goals and an assist. Nearly laid on the second goal for Senna in the final and generally showed that his form in winning the top-scorer 'Pichichi' award in La Liga was not a fluke.

A terrific footballer who will grow from his experience at this competition.

A late choice in the squad given the paucity of caps he won between the last World Cup and now but very nearly Spain's man of the tournament. Endless work, smart choices of positioning and tackling and the occasional burst forward.

Not much game time but someone who kept the camp harmonious and trained like a machine.

A left-footed player but showed he was comfortable switching wings with Iniesta and producing both assists and goals. A quality footballer whose confidence is on the rise.

Classy on the ball when he was given his chance and only unlucky that there is a superfluity of midfield talent in Spain right now. Goes back to Real Madrid as a champion of Europe – the best way to arrive back at the Bernabéu after a year out on loan.

Proud that his dad and his little daughter, Grecia, were regularly at this tournament to see him win the only game he played and push Casillas to his competitive best.