Who was the best player at Copa América 2019?

Brazil on home soil meant pressure and passion in equal measure — some stars thrived while others struggled to step up. Who truly led their team?

1

Dani Alves

Brazil's veteran right-back who was voted the tournament's best player after leading Brazil to the title on home soil.

2

Gabriel Jesus

Brazil's striker who was the tournament's joint top scorer and scored the opening goal in the final against Peru.

3

Roberto Firmino

Brazil's technical forward who provided creativity and work rate as the hosts stormed to the championship.

4

Casemiro

Brazil's powerhouse midfielder who was imperious in defensive midfield and crucial to Brazil's dominance.

5

Alisson Becker

Brazil's world-class goalkeeper who was near-unbeatable throughout the tournament and conceded very little.

6

Lionel Messi

Argentina's captain who scored three goals and was the tournament's outstanding individual despite Argentina exiting in the semi-finals.

7

Lautaro Martínez

Argentina's young striker who scored important goals and formed an exciting partnership with Messi.

8

Alexis Sánchez

Chile's forward who led his nation's attack and scored key goals in Chile's third-place finish.

9

Arturo Vidal

Chile's combative midfielder who was sent off controversially in the semi-final but was Chile's key figure throughout.

10

Thiago Silva

Brazil's commanding captain and centre-back who led the defense superbly throughout the tournament.