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Best Player of the Copa América

Official CONMEBOL award for best player (since 1987).

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At a glance

James Rodríguez leads with 2024 edition. Closely followed by Lionel Messi (2021) — a neck-and-neck race. The list has 16 entries, from 2024 at the top down to 1987 at the bottom. The top 5 average 2,019 edition per entry. The leader comes from Colombia.

  1. 1
    James RodríguezColombia

    Copa América 2024

    2024
    edition
  2. 2
    Lionel MessiArgentinië

    2021 (gedeeld met Neymar)

    2021
    edition
  3. 3
    Dani AlvesBrazilië

    Copa América 2019

    2019
    edition
  4. 4
    Alexis SánchezChili

    Copa América 2016

    2016
    edition
  5. 5
    Lionel MessiArgentinië

    Copa América 2015

    2015
    edition
  6. 6
    Luis SuárezUruguay

    Copa América 2011

    2011
    edition
  7. 7
    RobinhoBrazilië

    Copa América 2007

    2007
    edition
  8. 8
    AdrianoBrazilië

    Copa América 2004

    2004
    edition
  9. 9
    Amado GuevaraHonduras

    2001 (gast)

    2001
    edition
  10. 10
    RivaldoBrazilië

    Copa América 1999

    1999
    edition
  11. 11
    RonaldoBrazilië

    Copa América 1997

    1997
    edition
  12. 12
    Enzo FrancescoliUruguay

    Copa América 1995

    1995
    edition
  13. 13
    Sergio GoycocheaArgentinië

    Copa América 1993

    1993
    edition
  14. 14
    Leonardo RodríguezArgentinië

    Copa América 1991

    1991
    edition
  15. 15
    Rubén SosaUruguay

    Copa América 1989

    1989
    edition
  16. 16
    Carlos ValderramaColombia

    Copa América 1987

    1987
    edition
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Frequently asked questions

Which player tops "Best Player of the Copa América"?
James Rodríguez is number 1 with 2024 edition.
What is the top 3 of "Best Player of the Copa América"?
The top 3: 1. James Rodríguez (2024 edition), 2. Lionel Messi (2021 edition), 3. Dani Alves (2019 edition).
How many edition does James Rodríguez have?
James Rodríguez has 2024 edition.

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