The 2022 world titleholder, Lionel Messi, is among the top players that fans are expected to watch at the America 2024 Copa América. The 36-year-old legend has proved beyond all doubt in the United States by winning their league this season.
The Americas have produced some of the best forwards in football history, and Copa América 2024 will witness a few take the pitch. The United States of America is set to host a glorious spectacle that promises to be rich in intrigue and goals.
Traditional giants like Argentina and Brazil will field some of the best goalscorers, but forwards from other nations are also worthy of note. So, let’s rank the five best strikers at Copa America 2024:
Luis Diaz had a respectable season with Liverpool, winning the League Cup and finishing in third place. In Jurgen Klopp’s last season at Anfield, the Colombian netted 13 goals and provided five assists.
The 27-year-old forward has made 42 appearances for Colombia, which opens its Copa America 2024 campaign on June 24 in Houston, Texas, against Paraguay.
The Real Madrid player took home the La Liga, the UEFA Champions League, and the Supercopa de Espana. He is a skilful forward with deft movement, deadly finishing, and deft passing. The Brazilian made 51 appearances last season, tallying 17 goals and 9 assists.
With the famous No. 10 jersey for his nation, Rodrygo will be expected to plan free-flowing attacks. Against June 24, the Selecao will take against Costa Rica in Los Angeles, California, to begin their Copa America 2024 campaign.
At 36, Lionel Messi is currently considered a legacy inclusion. Given how simple it will be to wean the squad off of its reliance on the volatile forward, the Argentine maestro will play a crucial role for his team. Since he went, even Barcelona has had difficulty maintaining their dominance.
La Pulga is hoping to lead his country to triumph at Copa America 2024, as he will be competing in what may be his final Copa America this summer. The Inter Miami FIFA World Cup winner is a great legend of the game, with 106 goals in 180 games. On June 20, La Albiceleste will begin their title defense in Atlanta, Georgia, against Canada.
During his six years with Inter Milan, Lautaro Martinez has enjoyed a fantastic career. Having scored more than 100 goals in almost 300 games, he is among the world’s most deadly strikers.
He scored 24 goals for the Nerazzuri in the league the previous year, leading them to their 20th league championship. With 22 goals in 57 games for Argentina, he is a player to keep an eye on.
Therefore, Canada should exercise extreme caution when they play him in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Copa America 2024 opener.