Who was the best player at Copa América 2016?

The Centenario edition spread across North America and brought iconic regional stars into unfamiliar territory, with some rising while others faded. Who delivered when it counted?

1

Alexis Sánchez

Chile's dynamic forward who was one of the most dangerous attackers throughout the Centennial Copa América.

2

Arturo Vidal

Chile's combative midfielder who was a driving force in midfield as Chile won the tournament on penalties.

3

Claudio Bravo

Chile's goalkeeper and captain who was outstanding throughout and saved key penalties in the shootout victory.

4

Eduardo Vargas

Chile's striker who was among the tournament's top scorers with important goals across multiple rounds.

5

Lionel Messi

Argentina's captain who was the tournament's standout creative force despite finishing runner-up and retiring briefly afterward.

6

Gonzalo Higuaín

Argentina's striker who scored important goals throughout the tournament as Argentina reached the final.

7

Ángel Di María

Argentina's winger who provided pace and creativity on the flanks in Argentina's run to the final.

8

James Rodríguez

Colombia's playmaker who was consistently Colombia's most creative force and delivered several memorable performances.

9

Luis Suárez

Uruguay's prolific striker who led his country's attack and was always a danger in front of goal.

10

Christian Cueva

Peru's creative midfielder who impressed with his technical ability and flair in Peru's campaign.

11

Matías Fernández

Chile's technical midfield maestro who contributed key moments of quality in Chile's winning campaign.