Data compiled by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) shows that Cristiano Ronaldo is the footballer with the most appearances in the European Championship. Ronaldo played 25 matches while representing Portugal.
According to *Bola.net*, Ronaldo has played in the European Championship since 2004, wearing the number 17 shirt. At that time, he contributed two goals.
Since then, the Al-Nassr star has never missed four consecutive Euro editions: 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020. The 2016 European Championship was Ronaldo's most successful tournament, as he led Portugal to victory.
In the 2020 tournament, the 39-year-old star was the top scorer with 5 goals. Reportedly, Euro 2024 will be his last appearance.
His Portuguese teammates, Pepe and João Moutinho, are also among the players with the most appearances in the European Championship, having played 19 times each.
Next are Bastian Schweinsteiger from Germany and Leonardo Bonucci from Italy, both with 18 appearances.
Then there are Italian players Giorgio Chiellini and Gianluigi Buffon, both with 17 appearances. Others include Rui Patricio and Andres Iniesta.
Euro 2024 will be held from June 14th to July 14th, 2024. This football tournament, involving 24 countries, will take place in Germany. Euro 2024 is the 17th edition since its first tournament in 1960.
Here are the top 10 players with the most appearances in the European Championship (1960-2020):
* Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal): 25 matches
* Pepe (Portugal): 19 matches
* João Moutinho (Portugal): 19 matches
* Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany): 18 matches
* Leonardo Bonucci (Italy): 18 matches
* Giorgio Chiellini (Italy): 17 matches
* Gianluigi Buffon (Italy): 17 matches
* Rui Patricio (Portugal): 16 matches
* Cesc Fabregas (Spain): 16 matches
* Andres Iniesta (Spain): 16 matches
(See also: [List of the Top 10 European Championship Goalscorers of All Time])