Football Player Analysis
Football Player Analysis

TOURNAMENT RECAP: COPA AMÉRICA 2024

In our analysis, we evaluate all the players who played in the Copa América 2024. In other words, we evaluate and filter the best performers in the league. Assessing all the positions, coupled with the evaluation of a lot of factors and indicators in their games, we can generate the ratings for the players performances. As a matter of fact, in this type of analysis, the type of formation played doesnt influence or limit the ratings system.

GOALKEEPERS (GKs):

  1. Rafael Romo (Venezuela)
  2. Júlio González (Mexico)
  3. Emiliano Martínez (Argentina)
  4. Maxime Crépeau (Canada)
  5. Patrick Sequeira (Costa Rica)

With some great performances, Rafael Romo is the best performing Goalkeeper. While playing for Venezuela, Romo was solid and stable in goal. As shown above, Mexico’s Júlio González finished in second place on the average rating list ahead of Argentina’s GK Emi Martínez, Canada’s GK Maxime Crépeau & Costa Rica’s GK Patrick Sequeira.

CENTRE-BACKS (CBs):

  1. Cristian Romero (Argentina)
  2. Johan Vásquez (Mexico)
  3. Davinson Sánchez (Colombia)
  4. Lisandro Martínez (Argentina)
  5. Marquinhos (Brazil)

In terms of the Centre-Backs, the top part is stacked with quality players: as a matter of fact, Cristian Romero leads the list of the best Centre-Backs in the Copa América 2024. Equally, we can see that his teammate Lisandro Martínez, Johan Vásquez, Davinson Sánchez & Marquinhos had a really good tournament.

RIGHT-BACKS (RBs) & RIGHT WING-BACKS (RWBs):

  1. Jon Aramburu (Venezuela)
  2. Daniel Muñoz (Colombia)
  3. Danilo (Brazil)
  4. Jorge Sánchez (Mexico)
  5. Nahitan Nández (Uruguay)

As a result of his great performances for Venezuela, Jon Aramburu has the highest average rating as a Right-Back. At the same time, behind him, we spot more players with a great Copa America like Daniel Muñoz & Nahitan Nández.

LEFT-BACKS (RBs) & LEFT WING-BACKS (RWBs):

  1. Antonee Robinson (USA)
  2. Nicolás Tagliafico (Argentina)
  3. Johan Mojica (Colombia)
  4. Matías Viña (Uruguay)
  5. Alphonso Davies (Canada)

As shown above, in a top section filled with great players, Antonee Robinson archived the highest average ratings among Left-Backs and Left Wing-Backs in the Copa América 2024. Being, without doubt, one of the best performing players at this tournament, Nicolás Tagliafico finished in second on this list. To conclude, we can see that Tagliafico is ahead of Colombia’s Johan Mojica, Uruguay’s Matías Viña & Canada’s Alphonso Davies.

DEFENSIVE-MIDS (DMs) & CENTRAL-MIDS (CMs):

  1. José Martínez (Venezuela)
  2. Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina)
  3. Bruno Guimarães (Brazil)
  4. Richard Ríos (Colombia)
  5. Moisés Caicedo (Ecuador)

With some great performances, José Martínez was one of the best performing players in the tournament. While playing for Argentina, Alexis Mac Allister also had a really solid tournament, even contributing with important goals and assists. As shown above, Bruno Guimarães, Richard Ríos & Moisés Caicedo finish the Top 5 list.

ATTACKING-MIDS (AMs):

  1. Jonathan David (Canada)
  2. Kendry Páez (Ecuador)
  3. Lucas Paquetá (Brazil)
  4. Nicolás De La Cruz (Uruguay)

In terms of the Attacking-Midfielders, they all have a lot of quality: as a matter of fact, Jonathan David leads the list of the best Attacking-Mids in the Copa América. Equally, we can see that Kendry Paéz, Lucas Paquetá & Nicolás De La Cruz had great impact on their National Team.

RIGHT-WINGERS (RWs):

  1. James Rodríguez (Colombia)
  2. Kendry Páez (Ecuador)
  3. Ángel Di María (Argentina)
  4. Facundo Pellistri (Uruguay)
  5. Eduard Bello (Venezuela)

As a result of his great impact in Colombia’s style of play, James Rodríguez has the highest average rating as a Right-Winger. At the same time, behind him, we can see more players with great performaces for their NT: Kendry Páez (Ecuador), Ángel Di María (Argentina) & Facundo Pellistri (Uruguay).

LEFT-WINGERS (LWs):

  1. Jhon Arias (Colombia)
  2. Luis Díaz (Colombia)
  3. Jeremy Sarmiento (Ecuador)
  4. Maximiliano Araújo (Uruguay)
  5. Yeferson Soteldo (Venezuela)

As shown above, in a top section with great players, Jhon Arias archived the highest average ratings among Left-Wingers. Being, without doubt, one of the most skillfull players to watch, Luis Díaz was one of the best talents in the Copa América 2024. To conclude, we can see that Jeremy Sarmiento, Maximiliano Araújo & Yeferson Soteldo finish this Top 5 list.

CENTRE-FOWARDS (CFs):

  1. Lionel Messi (Argentina)
  2. Salomón Rondón (Venezuela)
  3. Darwin Núñez (Uruguay)
  4. Julian Álvarez (Argentina)
  5. Jhon Córdoba (Colombia)

Considered one of the best players of all time, Lionel Messi has the highest average rating among all Centre-Fowards in the Copa América 2024. As a result of their performances, the Centre-Fowards list has a lot of quality players and surprises: Salomón Rondón appeared at a high level as well as Darwin Nuñez & Julián Alvarez.

TOP PLAYERS IN THE COPA AMÉRICA 2024

All things considered, the Copa América 2024 had some of the best players in the World. Therefore, we can say that this Top 5 List features some incredible players like Emi Martínez, Cuti Romero & Lionel Messi.

BEST YOUNG PLAYERS IN THE COPA AMÉRICA 2024

All things considered, the Copa América 2024 was a great tournament with few Young Players. On the other hand, this list presents & features some incredible young talents like Kendry Paéz from Ecuador & Julio Enciso from Paraguay. As shown above, Jon Aramburu had a great tournament!

MVP LIST – COPA AMÉRICA 2024

TOP PLAYERS PER NATIONAL TEAM – COPA AMÉRICA 2024

TEAM OF THE TOURNAMENT – COPA AMÉRICA 2024:

First thing to remember, for the Team of the Tournament, some choices are clearly consensual. Based on the whole tournament, players like James Rodríguez, Emi Martínez & Lionel Messi are unanimous choices. Nevertheless, there are some other interesting choices. Despite not being in this team, Salomón Rondón & Luiz Díaz also deserve a shout-out!

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TOURNAMENT RECAP: EURO 2024

LEAGUE RECAP: LA LIGA 23/24 (SPAIN)

EPL RECAP: PREMIER LEAGUE 23/24 (ENGLAND)

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TOURNAMENT RECAP: EURO 2024

In our analysis, we evaluate all the players who played in the Euro 2024. In other words, we evaluate and filter the best performers in the league. Assessing all the positions, coupled with the evaluation of a lot of factors and indicators in their games, we can generate the ratings for the players performances. As a matter of fact, in this type of analysis, the type of formation played doesnt influence or limit the ratings system.

GOALKEEPERS (GKs):

  1. Jan Oblak (Slovenia)
  2. Mike Maignan (France)
  3. Koen Casteels (Belgium)
  4. Kasper Schmeichel (Denmark)
  5. Giorgi Mamardashvili (Georgia)

With some great performances, Jan Oblak is the best performing Goalkeeper. While playing for Slovenia, Oblak was solid and stable in goal. As shown above, France’s Mike Maignan finished in second place on the average rating list ahead of Belgium’s GK Koen Casteels, Denmark’s GK Kasper Schmeichel & Georgia’s GK Giorgi Mamardashvili.

CENTRE-BACKS (CBs):

  1. Pepe (Portugal)
  2. Rúben Dias (Portugal)
  3. Josip Šutalo (Croatia)
  4. Riccardo Calafiori (Italy)
  5. Strahinja Pavlović (Serbia)

In terms of the Centre-Backs, the top part is stacked with quality players: as a matter of fact, at 41 years of age, Pepe leads the list of the best Centre-Backs in the Euro 2024. Equally, we can see that his teammate Rúben Dias, Josip Šutalo, Riccardo Calafiori & Strahinja Pavlović had a really good tournament.

RIGHT-BACKS (RBs) & RIGHT WING-BACKS (RWBs):

  1. Joshua Kimmich (Germany)
  2. João Cancelo (Portugal)
  3. Jules Koundé (France)
  4. Žan Karničnik (Slovenia)
  5. Kyle Walker (England)

As a result of his great performances for Germany, Joshua Kimmich has the highest average rating as a Right-Back. At the same time, behind him, we spot more players with a great Euro like Jules Koundé & Žan Karničnik.

LEFT-BACKS (RBs) & LEFT WING-BACKS (RWBs):

  1. Nuno Mendes (Portugal)
  2. Ferdi Kadioglu (Türkiye)
  3. Marc Cucurella (Spain)
  4. Theo Hernández (France)
  5. Michel Aebischer (Switzerland)

As shown above, in a top section filled with great players, Nuno Mendes archived the highest average ratings among Left-Backs and Left Wing-Backs in the Euro 2024. Being, without doubt, one of the best players at this tournament, Marc Cucurella finished in third on this list. To conclude, we can see that Marc Cucurella is ahead of France’s Theo Hernández & Switzerland’s Michel Aebischer but behind Türkiye’s Ferdi Kadioglu.

DEFENSIVE-MIDS (DMs) & CENTRAL-MIDS (CMs):

  1. Dani Olmo (Spain)
  2. Fabián Ruiz (Spain)
  3. Declan Rice (England)
  4. N’Golo Kanté (France)
  5. Timi Elšnik (Slovenia)

With some great performances, Dani Olmo was one of the best performing players in the tournament. While playing for Spain, Fabián Ruiz also had a really solid tournament, even contributing with important goals and assists. As shown above, Declan Rice, N’Golo Kanté & Timi Elšnik finish the Top 5.

ATTACKING-MIDS (AMs):

  1. Jude Bellingham (England)
  2. Xavi Simons (Netherlands)
  3. Christoph Baumgartner (Austria)
  4. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)
  5. Christian Eriksen (Denmark)

In terms of the Attacking-Midfielders, they all have a lot of quality: as a matter of fact, Jude Bellingham leads the list of the best Attacking-Mids in the Euro 2024. Equally, we can see that Xavi Simons, Kevin De Bruyne & Christian Eriksen had great impact on their National Team.

RIGHT-WINGERS (RWs):

  1. Bernardo Silva (Portugal)
  2. Lamine Yamal (Spain)
  3. Jamal Musiala (Germany)
  4. Ousmane Dembélé (France)
  5. Bukayo Saka (England)

As a result of his great impact in Spain’s style of play, Lamine Yamal has the second highest average rating as a Right-Winger but with 3 more games. At the same time, behind him, we can see more players with great performaces for their NT: Jamal Musiala (Germany), Ousmane Dembélé (France) & Bukayo Saka (England).

LEFT-WINGERS (LWs):

  1. Jamal Musiala (Germany)
  2. Florian Wirtz (Germany)
  3. Cody Gakpo (Netherlands)
  4. Nico Williams (Spain)
  5. Jeremy Doku (Belgium)

As shown above, in a top section with great players, Jamal Musiala archived the highest average ratings among Left-Wingers. Being, without doubt, one of the most skillfull players to watch, Jamal Musiala was one of the best young talents in the Euro 2024. To conclude, we can see that Musiala is ahead of his teammate Florian Wirtz, Netherlands’s Cody Gakpo, Spain’s Nico Williams & Belgium’s Jeremy Doku.

CENTRE-FOWARDS (CFs):

  1. Kylian Mbappé (France)
  2. Kai Havertz (Germany)
  3. Georges Mikautadze (Georgia)
  4. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
  5. Memphis Depay (Netherlands)

Considered one of the best players in the World, Kylian Mbappé has the highest average rating among all Centre-Fowards in the Euro 2024. As a result of their performances, the Centre-Fowards list has a lot of quality players but with a not so great tournament.

MOTM LEADERBOARD:

TOP PLAYERS IN THE EURO 2024

All things considered, the Euro 2024 had some of the best players in the World. Therefore, we can say that this Top 5 List features some incredible players like the youngster Lamine Yamal & Spain’s Dani Olmo.

BEST YOUNG PLAYERS IN THE EURO 2024

All things considered, the Euro 2024 was a great tournament for the Young (and Great) Players. Therefore, this list presents & features some incredible young talents like Lamine Yamal from Spain, Jamal Musiala from Germany & Arda Güler from Türkiye. As shown above, Jude Bellingham has great competition for the future!

MVP LIST – EURO 2024

TOP PLAYERS PER NATIONAL TEAM IN THE EURO 2024

TEAM OF THE TOURNAMENT – EURO 2024:

First thing to remember, for the Team of the Tournament, some choices are clearly consensual. Based on the whole tournament, players like Dani Olmo, Fábian Ruiz & Lamine Yamal are unanimous choices. Nevertheless, there are some other interesting choices. Despite not being in this team, Marc Cucurella & Nico Williams also deserve a shout-out!

MORE THESTATSWAY CONTENT:

LEAGUE RECAP: LA LIGA 23/24 (SPAIN)

EPL RECAP: PREMIER LEAGUE 23/24 (ENGLAND)

LEAGUE RECAP: SERIE A 23/24 (ITALY)

Data from FBref.