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This summer will be filled with extra football as two big tournaments are on the line. On one side, there is the European Championship 2024, and on the other side, there is Copa America. We’ve already talked about the 5 best players to watch in Euro 2024 and now, it’s time to pick the 5 players who are favorites for the Copa America which is scheduled to be held in the United States.
The most popular tournament in CONMEBOL Confederation is all set to take you to a new football action. We’ve seen a lot of club football this year but are you prepared for international action? Brace yourself for another football extravaganza which is loaded with high profiles with the likes of Messi, Vinicius Jr., Christan Pulisic, and many more.
5 Best Players to Watch in Copa America 2024
The 48th edition of the competition will be played among the best 16 teams from 2 Confederations (CONMEBOL and CONCACAF). These teams will have their best players for the best continental tournament but we are going to discuss the best of the best.
1. Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Without any doubt, the Argentine team squad captain, World Cup winner, and Copa Ameria winner will be the center of attraction one more time. Lionel Messi is currently playing for the USA club Inter Miami which is another reason for his fans to watch him play wearing the national jersey.
In the last Copa America, Lionel Messi won not only the Golden Boot award for scoring the most goals but was also awarded as the best player (alongside Neymar) of the tournament. After a wait of so many years, he finally won his first international trophy with Argentina in 2021. Will he defend this title this year? Don’t miss the Argentina Copa America Shirt.
2. Vinicius Junior. (Brazil)
The Real Madrid sensation and the 2nd most valuable player is probably the favorite Brazilian in this tournament. At the age of 23, he has won all club trophies with Real Madrid but is yet to win his first international trophy.
Brazil’s squad is currently facing injury issues including Neymar who’s been out of the squad since October. So there will be more responsibility on Vinicius’s shoulders during this big event but he is used to it as we’ve seen in Real Madrid. You may also like to see Brazil’s 2024 Copa America Jersey.
3. Federico Valverde (Uruguay)
There is a Uruguayan in this list and he is none other than Federico Valverde who is now considered as the backbone of Real Madrid. The 25-year-old midfielder has played almost all games for his club this season and impressed everyone in every playing position.
Valverde can play in almost every position which makes him the most versatile Uruguayan footballer of today’s generation. Better known as Falcon, he is one of the best players who can surprise everyone in this mega event.
4. Christian Pulisic (United States)
After Argentina and Brazil, a team that can create serious threats to other teams is the United States. The USA has one of their best squad in decades for this competition and Christian Pulisic makes it even better. The Chelsea winger holds pretty much experience and he’ll have a huge home support also.
Pulisic helped his national side to win the CONCACAF Nations League on 3 occasions. The 4 times US Soccer Player of the Year (2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023) have the best chance to win Copa America at his home.
5. Luis Diaz (Colombia)
The joint top goal scorer in the last edition of Copa America (with Lionel Messi) is favorite once again. Luis Diaz has scored 11 goals so far for his national side and he is showing no sign of stopping. He is the most-backed Colombian for this tournament.
Luis Diaz was responsible for Brazil’s first defeat against Colombia in a FIFA World Cup qualifier game as the Colombian scored both goals for his national side. He is most likely to start every game for Colombia in this championship.
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So these are the top 5 players who are the favorites for this competition. Do you have more? Mention them in the comment box below.
