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?

Dani Alves

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

1/10

Gabriel Jesus

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

2/10

Roberto Firmino

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

3/10

Casemiro

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

4/10

Alisson Becker

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

5/10

Lionel Messi

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

6/10

Lautaro Martínez

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

7/10

Alexis Sánchez

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

8/10

Arturo Vidal

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

9/10

Thiago Silva

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

10/10