The Copa America 2024 is just around the corner, and fans are eagerly waiting to witness the best of South American football. One of the most crucial positions on the field is the goalkeeper, and this tournament boasts some of the world’s finest shot-stoppers.
Here is a list of the top five goalkeepers in Copa America 2024:
5. David Ospina
David Ospina will lead Colombia’s goalkeeping team at Copa America 2024 with his experience. At 35 years old, he is still agile and skilled at stopping shots. He will play an important role in guiding the team during the tournament.
One of Ospina’s strengths is his ability to quickly come off his goal line and stop the opponent’s attacks by grabbing the ball, similar to a ‘sweeper-keeper.’ However, injuries have affected his time at Al-Nassr recently. He is focused on staying in top shape before and during Copa America 2024.
Despite his injuries, Ospina kept five clean sheets in 15 matches for Al-Nassr this season. It’s uncertain if he will play regularly for Colombia, but his experience and skills give him an advantage to be included in the squad.
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4. Claudio Bravo
Even though Brayan Cortes has been playing regularly for Chile lately, Claudio Bravo’s extensive experience in high-pressure situations might give him the edge over the 29-year-old goalkeeper.
Claudio Bravo is known for staying calm when it matters most and being quick and skillful with the ball. He is praised for his ability to pass the ball well and help his team start attacks from defense. Bravo played an important role in Barcelona when they were at their best with ‘tiki-taka’ style of play.
Bravo only managed to play nine games for Real Betis this season due to a hamstring injury. However, he is fully fit now and aims to be selected for the Copa America 2024 squad.
3. Sergio Rochet
Sergio Rochet is now Uruguay’s main goalkeeper after Fernando Muslera retired from international football. Rochet returned from a rib injury in March and has been playing well for Internacional.
This season, Rochet has only let in seven goals in 10 games and has kept four games without conceding any goals. The 31-year-old will benefit from a strong defense with Jose Maria Gimenez, Ronald Araujo, Matias Bina, and Sebastian Caceres.
2. Emiliano Martinez
Now, we look at the top two best players, starting with Emiliano Martinez from Argentina. He’s 31 years old and has been a key player for Argentina in world football recently.
Martinez is known for his quick reflexes, ability to understand the game well, and making fast decisions. He’s also good at playing psychological games with opponents. Martinez is especially skilled at saving penalties, which has helped Argentina many times, including in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final against France.
Playing for Aston Villa, Martinez kept 15 games without letting the other team score this season. He allowed 61 goals in 47 games. He played a big part in Aston Villa qualifying for the Champions League next season, something they haven’t done in more than 40 years.
1. Alisson Becker
Alisson Becker, the goalkeeper for Brazil in Copa America 2024, is ranked as the best. He plays for Liverpool in England and is crucial for Brazil’s team. His experience will be important for their defense, which is not as experienced.
Alisson had a good season for Liverpool, keeping 11 games without letting the other team score in 32 games. He needs to keep playing well if Brazil wants to win their 10th Copa America trophy.
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