Welcome to our exciting discussion on the upcoming Copa America's Most Valuable Player (MVP) award! As the final reaches its climax, anticipation is high as fans, audiences, and players eagerly await the announcement of the best player of this prestigious Copa America.

①James Rodríguez

✨James Rodriguez Named 2024 Copa America MVP After Brilliant Showing Leading Colombia to Tournament Final

James Rodríguez did a good job on the match against Uruguay. After winning the MVP of the match between Columbia and Uruguay. He did it again. He wins BEST PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT OF COPA AMERICA!

Somehow, James continues to turn back the clock, playing just as well, if not better, than he did back in 2014.  He's the quintessential South American No. 10, he can easily win the game just one swing of his leg. James Rodríguez has surpassed Messi's record of 5 times in 2021 since the Copa America began. The Colombia team has performed well, and James Rodríguez has received praise and is expected to advance to the finals and even the Ballon d'Or. With James in this type of form, Colombia can dream about, perhaps, beating another legendary No. 10—Messi in the final.

James, 33, midfielder won the best player of  tournament in Copa America 2024, though Colombia is not the champion. His ability to lead the team to the final as the captain is admirable, and his contributions on the field are also shinning than others.

 In the Quarterfinals against Panama, he socred a total of 6 assists throughout the tournament – a new record set in 2024 for a player in a single tournament (since 2011, when the number started to be counted).  In the other statistics, the 10 also impresses: 24 tackles won (54.5% success), 84.1% pass accuracy and 20 decisive passes for shots (leader in the tournament) – 5 of which generated great scoring chances for his teammates.

②Lionel Messi

With all 24 matches of the 2024 Copa America group stage completed, who was the best performer? Who scored gave the answer, there is no doubt that the best player is Argentina captain Messi, and he already holds the semi-final player of the trophy. Please note that Messi has been in outstanding form for MLS side Inter Miami this season, scoring 12 goals and recording nine assists, and the Argentina captain will be looking for more glory in the United States this summer.

As the defending champion of the Copa America and the winner of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Argentina is the favorite to win the 2024 Copa America, the most important reason is because of Messi's presence. In the opening match of the 2024 Copa America, defending champions Argentina beat Canada 2-0, Álvarez's opening goal came from an assist by Mac Allister who just happened to get a Through pass from Messi. In the 88th minute, Lautaro's made a goal to lead the victory came from Messi's direct assist.

At the same time, it was also Messi's sixth consecutive Copa America to score, becoming the second person in history.
Although he has reached the age of 37, age can never mask his sharpness, Messi in the Argentina national team is still an irreplaceable existence, is still the myth of world football.

③Julián Álvarez

It is worth mentioning that on July 9, 2022, Álvarez moved to Manchester City and scored 36 goals in 103 games, winning six titles including the Premier League, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the European Super Cup and the FA Cup. In the national team, he has also won the World Cup and the UEFA Cup of Champions, and the Copa América has become the only trophy that has not been obtained in his club and national team career. 

He showed his power in the semi-final of the 2024 Copa America, Argentina VS Canada. Álvarez, who returned to the starting line-up, scored the first goal for Argentina. He was named player of the match after the game.

Álvarez scored again to make Canada the first team to score at least two goals for the national team, his ninth goal in his 35th appearance. In the 23rd minute of the semi fianl of Copa America, Álvarez shot a goal in the middle of penalty area , scored 1-0! His great performance leads Argentina to the final against Colombia on JUL 14! 

What’s more, Julian Alvarez has become one of four players to score in both the World Cup semi-finals and the Copa America semi-finals.

④Jefferson Lera

The Colombia star needed just one cross to turn the tide and it was a perfect one. Jefferson Lerma's header in 39' gives Colombia a 1-0 lead over Uruguay.

Uruguay’s Darwin Núñez missed several chances in the first half and Colombia made them pay in the 39th minute when Lerma rose above the defence to head James Rodríguez’s corner past goalkeeper Sergio Rochet. Jefferson Lerma scored the winner as 10-man Colombia beat Uruguay to reach the Copa America final in a match.  Colombia players jump in jubilation as they will face Argentina in the Copa America 2024 final.

Jefferson Lerma's header booked Colombia’s title decider against the defending champions Argentina.

Conclusion

The tournament has witnessed outstanding performances from several exceptional players, making it challenging to predict who will ultimately be crowned the best player.  The MVP award not only recognizes individual brilliance but also takes into account the impact players have had on their teams' success. The MVP award not only recognizes individual brilliance but also takes into account the impact players have had on their teams' success.