Who was the best player at Copa América 2015?

Chile's finest hour produced a spectacle of South American football, with individual brilliance emerging from both traditional powerhouses and unlikely heroes. Who deserves the nod?

1

Alexis Sánchez

Chile's forward who won the Golden Ball as tournament best player after firing Chile to the title on home soil.

2

Eduardo Vargas

Chile's striker who was the tournament's top scorer and was devastating in front of goal throughout.

3

Claudio Bravo

Chile's captain and goalkeeper who was outstanding in goal and saved the crucial penalty in the final shootout against Argentina.

4

Arturo Vidal

Chile's imposing midfielder who won man-of-the-match awards and was a driving force throughout the competition.

5

Charles Aránguiz

Chile's intelligent midfielder who was one of the team's most consistent performers across all six matches.

6

Lionel Messi

Argentina's captain who created chances throughout and was Argentina's best player despite the penalty shootout defeat in the final.

7

Gonzalo Higuaín

Argentina's striker who scored multiple goals to help Argentina reach the final.

8

James Rodríguez

Colombia's playmaker who was one of the most creative players in the tournament as Colombia reached the quarter-finals.

9

Paolo Guerrero

Peru's captain and top striker who scored important goals in Peru's campaign.

10

Teófilo Gutiérrez

Colombia's experienced striker who scored key goals and added experience to Colombia's attack.

11

Gary Medel

Chile's ferocious defensive midfielder who was sent off in the final but epitomized Chile's fighting spirit.

12

Ángel Di María

Argentina's winger who provided pace and creativity throughout as Argentina mounted a strong challenge.