Euro 2012 "Golden Boot" awarded to Torres © EuroFootball.com

The prize for the most productive player of the European Championship - the "Golden Boot" - went to the Spanish national team forward Fernando Torres.

The 28-year-old footballer scored three goals in the tournament: two against the Republic of Ireland in the group stage and one in the final against Italy.

It is interesting that five other players also scored three goals each, but Torres, who only spent 189 minutes on the field, surpassed them by providing one assist.

The other five players were Italy's Mario Balotelli, Russia's Alan Dzagoev, Germany's Mario Gomez, Croatia's Mario Mandzukic, and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo.

It is worth noting that Torres became the first player to shine in two European Championship finals.

Top scorers:

1. Fernando Torres (Spain) - 3 goals, one assist in 189 minutes

2. Mario Gomez (Germany) - 3 goals, one assist in 281 minutes

3. Alan Dzagoev (Russia) - 3 goals in 254 minutes

4. Mario Mandzukic (Croatia) - 3 goals in 269 minutes

5. Mario Balotelli (Italy) - 3 goals in 422 minutes

6. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) - 3 goals in 480 minutes