The worst players of Copa America 2024 failed to deliver on one of the biggest stages in soccer and directly contributed to their countries’ poor finishes this summer.
Although Argentina always seemed destined to win Copa America 2024, there were several other sides that were expected to make a deep run in the tournament that ultimately struggled to even get on the scoresheet. Several squads, including Brazil, were let down by what should have been their best players. Four countries saw their hopes of bringing home some silverware shatter before their eyes with each poor performance from their attackers.
Here’s a breakdown of the five worst players at Copa America 2024 ranked.
5. Raphinha (Brazil)
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Matches |
Minutes |
Goals |
Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
260 |
1 |
0 |
Raphinha might have scored Brazil’s only goal against Colombia in the group stage, but the winger did not do much else this summer. The Selecao had one of the most disappointing runs at Copa America 2024, and part of their failure falls on the Barcelona man. Raphinha was often careless in possession, and linked up poorly with Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. up top, lacking the speed and vision necessary to keep up with the Real Madrid duo.
It speaks volumes that Brazil put in their best performance of the tournament when Raphinha was benched for Savio in the group stage.
4. Weston McKennie (USA)
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Matches |
Minutes |
Goals |
Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
258 |
0 |
0 |
The USMNT came into this summer’s Copa America 2024 on home soil with high expectations, but they failed to even advance beyond the group stage. Although there were plenty of disappointing American performances, Weston McKennie’s struggles in the midfield stand out the most. The player was often beat on the ball, and lacked the quality needed to create decent goalscoring opportunities.
In fact, McKennie lost the most duels (10) against Uruguay in what was a must-win match for the United States. He also only had 26 touches, the least of any outfield player to play 90 minutes, against Panama.
3. Rodrygo (Brazil)
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Matches |
Minutes |
Goals |
Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
329 |
0 |
0 |
Rodrygo is another Brazilian who failed to produce for his country at Copa America 2024. Although Vinicius Jr.’s lackluster performances got all the headlines, the Real Madrid man at least scored a…
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