There is no room for the Argentina captain in our all-star selection, which is unsurprisingly dominated by players from the triumphant Selecao
Alexandre Schneider1Everton (Brazil)
Another young Brazilian striker that stepped up in the final third was Everton as he ended the Copa America as joint-top scorer with three goals to his name.
The 23-year-old opened the scoring in the final against Peru as he arrived at the back post to volley home a Jesus cross at the first time of asking.
While a crucial and composed strike, Everton's first goal at the tournament against Bolivia was the standout as he cut in from the left wing and rifled the ball home.
Still playing club football for Brazilian club Gremio, the explosive attacker is set to spark plenty of transfer speculation and suggested last month his style of play could fit in at Old Trafford.
"I'm a player that's always trying to get on top… cutting in from the left with dribbles and good finishes," Everton told the
"Clubs in Europe have this style of play too and maybe I can fit in at Manchester United and others."
AdvertisementGetty2Gabriel Jesus (Brazil)
Two goals. Two assists. One red card.
It was a turbulent but overall very successful Copa America for Gabriel Jesus, who was controversially sent off in the final against Peru.
Despite his dismissal, the Manchester City striker stood out in the decider as he set up Everton for the opener before slotting home Brazil's second.
While a questionable second yellow saw Jesus end the tournament on the sidelines, his contribution for Brazil throughout was significant, with the 22-year-old putting a barren World Cup behind him and showing he's ready to star up front for the Selecao.
Getty3Edison Flores (Peru)
Two superb strikes from Peruvian winger Edison Flores highlight what was a strong tournament for the 25-year-old.
After a cool finish against Bolivia, Flores gave his nation the lead against Chile in the semi-finals with a thunderous volley at the near post.
Currently playing club football for Mexican side Morelia, the pacey attacker will surely attract some transfer interest over the coming weeks having turned heads in Brazil with his lightning pace and cool finishing.
Getty4Charles Aranguiz (Chile)
Chile ace Charles Aranguiz ended the Copa America with the joint-most assists after setting up three of his nation's seven goals.
The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder was particularly dangerous with his crosses and created a whopping 11 goalscoring chances across wins over Japan and Ecuador.
After such a strong showing in Brazil, the 30-year-old has reportedly attracted the attention of West Ham and AC Milan – two clubs that could certainly benefit from the versatile Chilean.