James Rodriguez of Colombia was awarded the top player honor at the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024, while Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez clinched the best goalkeeper title. Argentina secured their record 16th Copa America championship with a 1-0 victory over Colombia in the final, surpassing Uruguay’s previous record of 15 titles.
Despite Colombia’s loss in the final, James Rodriguez had a standout tournament, setting a new record with six assists overall. His crucial sixth assist came in the semifinal against Uruguay, where his precise cross led to Jefferson Lerma’s decisive goal. This achievement surpassed Lionel Messi’s five-assist record in a single Copa America campaign, achieved during Argentina‘s 2021 triumph.
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James Rodriguez began his impressive campaign with two assists against Paraguay in Colombia’s opening group match. He continued his form with assists against Costa Rica and two more in the quarterfinal against Panama.
Emiliano Martinez was recognized as the tournament’s best goalkeeper, keeping five clean sheets throughout Copa America 2024. His contributions were crucial in Argentina’s defensive solidity en route to their championship victory.
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Lautaro Martinez, Emiliano’s teammate, emerged as the top scorer of Copa America 2024, netting five goals including the decisive goal in the final against Colombia. After a goalless 90 minutes, Martinez’s strike in extra time secured Argentina’s victory.
In the final match, Angel Di Maria, playing his farewell game for Argentina, was named Player of the Match, ending his international career on a high note.
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Argentina’s triumph not only cemented their status as the most successful team in Copa America history but also highlighted standout performances from key players like James Rodriguez and Emiliano Martinez.