Inter Miami star Lionel Messi and former Real Madrid attacker James Rodriguez made it to the 2024 Copa America team of the tournament.
Even though Lionel Messi scored just a goal in the tournament, his contribution to the Argentine team’s success earned him a place in the 2024 Copa America team of the tournament.
James Rodriguez, on the other hand, showed why Real Madrid signed him after the 2014 FIFA World Cup, with his exceptional performances in the 2024 Copa America.
He created six assists and scored a goal in six matches in the tournament. These stats not only earned him player of the tournament, but he was also able to secure a place in the team of the tournament.
Aston Villa goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, who won the Golden Glove in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, continues to show why he is an important player in the Argentina national team.
He kept five clean sheets in six matches, coupled with a save percentage of 92.9%. He bailed out Lionel Messi, who missed a penalty in the penalty shootout against Ecuador.
In the Copa America team of the tournament defense, Alistair Johnson, who helped Canada get to the semi-finals of the 2024 Copa America, was lined up with Cristian Romero in the defense.
Romero, who currently plays for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, managed a 81.8% duel success.
Also, the Tottenham Hotspur defender committed only three fouls in the competition.
Another player in the defence is Colombian defender Davinson Sanchez, who currently plays for Galatasaray in the Turkish League.
Sanchez’s performance in the 2024 Copa America made the fans forget about his dreadful performance in Tottenham Hotspur shirt in the Premier League
The Ecuadorian left back, Piero Hincapie, occupied the last position of the defense of the 2024 Copa America team of the tournament.
In the midfield, Rodrigo de Paul pulled off a solid performance in the Argentina midfield.
De Paul’s ability to track back and create chances going forward made him one of the best players in the tournament.
Another player in the midfield is Manuel Ugarte. The Uruguayan, who is a Manchester United target, guided his national team to a third-place finish in the Copa America.
In the attack, Lautaro Martinez made it to the team of the tournament. He was the hero for the national team after scoring the winner in the final of the tournament against Colombia.
The Inter Milan strike against Colombia allowed Argentina retain the Copa America in 2024.
Another player in the attack is Raphinha, and he is the only Brazilian who made it to the team of the tournament.
2024 Copa America Team Of The Tournament {Full List}
Goalkeeper
Emiliano Martinez (Argentina)
Defenders
Alistair Johnson (Canada)
Cristian Romero (Argentina)
Davison Sanchez (Colombia)
Piero Hincapie (Ecuador)
Midfielders
Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina)
Manuel Ugarte (Uruguay)
James Rodriguez (Colombia)
Forwards
Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Lautaro Martinez (Argentina)
Raphinha (Brazil)
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