Copa America 2019: Five Brazilians Including Dani Alves Named in Team of the Tournament

Five Brazil players have been selected in the 2019 Copa America's team of the tournament by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL). The tournament hosts won football's oldest international continental trophy by defeating Peru 3-1 in the final.

Brazilian Players in Team of the Tournament (Photo Credits : Getty Images)

Porto Alegre (Brazil), July 10: Five Brazil players have been selected in the 2019 Copa America's team of the tournament by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL). The tournament hosts won football's oldest international continental trophy by defeating Peru 3-1 in the final at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium on Tuesday, reports Efe news. Dani Alves Named Best Player in Copa America 2019 After Guiding Brazil to Victory.

Goalkeeper Alisson, right-back Dani Alves, center-back Thiago Silva, midfielder Arthur and forward Everton featured in the competition's best XI, published by CONMEBOL on social media.The remainder of the team comprised Uruguay center-back Jose Gimenez, Peru left-back Miguel Trauco, Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes, Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal, Colombia playmaker James Rodriguez and Peru striker Paolo Guerrero.

Alves was named player of the tournament during Sunday's medal presentation ceremony while Guerrero and Everton shared the top scoring honours with three goals apiece.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 10, 2019 12:09 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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