da supremo： The tournament, which is being co-hosted by Romania and Georgia, kicks-off on Wednesday with a number of intriguing talents to keep an eye on

da bet sport： 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…

Getty ImagesAlex Baena (Spain)

Baena's season was dominated by a physical altercation off the pitch with Real Madrid star Fede Valverde following a game in April. But on the pitch, the Villarreal star was one of the unlikely breakout stars in Spain's top-flight.

A versatile attacking player, Baena has been singled out as a potential option for Barcelona after their failed pursuit of Lionel Messi. He won't reach that level, but here's a player with plenty of potential.

AdvertisementGetty ImagesBrian Brobbey (Netherlands)

It was a miserable season for Ajax, as they surrendered the Eredivisie crown to Feyernood, and finished 13 points behind the winners. But there were some bright spots, and Brobbey was among them.

The right-footed forward scored 13 and assisted three, finishing with both feet and also proving that he can be deadly in the air. Now it's time to prove he can do it against the best in his age group.

GettyRayan Cherki (France)

Six months ago, Cherki seemed almost certain to be a Paris Saint-Germain player. However, an expected move never materialised from Lyon, and the attacking midfielder remained at the club.

But that has done little to deter the big names this summer. Cherki is an exciting attacking midfielder who can play in multiple positions. For France, he'll be expected to pull the strings.

(C)GettyImagesLevi Colwill (England)

There's been a lot of reports regarding a potential move away from Chelsea following his eye-catching loan spell at Brighton, but nothing has materialised yet for Colwill. Until then, the centre-back will look to prove that he can be among the best in Europe at his age. He certainly has the talent to be.