Friday, January 16, 2026

Euro Hockey 2021: Best goals, final positions, top scorers and players of the tournament

The 2021 European Championships finished with a Dutch double at the Wagener Stadium, a tournament which will be remembered for some crazy matches, surprise results and, more importantly, for the event to be staged at all amid the pandemic.

Here, we select 11 of the best goals of the Euros after 10 days where we were all thankful just to see a return of a top level tournament and hockey’s top athletes showcasing their skills.

England men v Germany
A breakaway and superb composure from a flat-out Niklas Wellen, who runs into the D and scoops over Ollie Payne in England’s goal. ‘Absolutely ridiculous’.

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