From L to R: Luis Suarez, Neymar, and Lionel Messi celebrates for Barcelona. (Photo : Reuters)
It is opening day of Copa America and to give football fanatics around the world a little preview, here are the top five players to watch out during this year's competitions in Chile, according to Bleacher Report
Top 5 - Sergio Aguero
Country: Argentina
Position: Striker
Jersey no.: 11
Sergio "Kun" Aguero is the top striker of Gerardo Martino's team. He also plays for the Premier League club Manchester City. He is a well-known scorer who had the English league's all-time highest goals per minute percentage of 0.87 percent, which is equivalent to one goal per 115 minutes.
Top 4 - Alexis Sanchez
Country: Chile
Position: Forward
Jersey no.: 7
While Chile's defense is not the best in the tournament, they make it up with excellent offense courtesy of Alexis Sanchez. Sanchez also plays for the Premier League club Arsenal FC. Last season was his first for Arsenal and he didn't disappoint by scoring 16 goals and showing off his offensive skills. He is definitely going to be a major asset of the Chilean team in the Copa America tourney.
Top 3 - James Rodriguez
Country: Colombia
Position: Midfielder
Jersey no.: 10
The 23-year-old Rodriguez also plays for the top UEFA Spanish club Real Madrid. He is considered as the "central piece" of the Colombian national team, supporting his strikers just like what he does with Cristiano Ronaldo in Real. He has the ability to score on long shots from a far-off distance, which will be one of Colombia's most potent offensive weapons.
Top 2 - Neymar
Country: Brazil
Position: Forward
Jersey no.: 10
Brazilian team captain Neymar da Silva Santos Jr., or simply Neymar, is the arguably the second best player in this year's Copa America. He is also playing for top Spanish club Barcelona and was instrumental in their 3-1 UEFA Champions League final win over Juventus. He's the number one player of Brazil.
Top 1 - Lionel Messi
Country: Argentina
Position: Forward
Jersey no.: 10
Considered as the best football player in the world, Messi is Argentina's captain, heart and soul, and best player all in one body. He is the main man of Barcelona, a teammate and spiritual leader of Brazil's Neymar. He is currently at the peak of his health and game, both physically and mentally, so other teams in the Copa America should take heed. He is a man on a mission, and, according to ESPN, he wants to take this tournament's title for the love of his countrymen.
