The report that reveals how much the Copa América squads are worth: the most sought-after footballer and why Messi does not appear at the top of the ranking

The report that reveals how much the Copa América squads are worth: the most sought-after footballer and why Messi does not appear at the top of the ranking
The report that reveals how much the Copa América squads are worth: the most sought-after footballer and why Messi does not appear at the top of the ranking

Detail of the Copa América trophy displayed this Thursday, June 6, in the Morumbi shopping center, in Sao Paulo (Brazil). EFE/Sebastião Moreira

On the eve of a new edition of the America Cupthe prestigious magazine Forbes prepared a report – based on the figures it calculated Transfermarkt– in which he ordered the selected participants who will go for continental glory, according to the market value of the squads. This is an analysis in which Brazil emerges in first place, followed by Argentina and Uruguay.

Furthermore, in the individual study of the footballers, the foreign media came to the conclusion of imposing on Vinicius Jr as the most expensive player today, followed by the Uruguayan Federico Valverde and Rodrygoall recent champions of the Champions League with the real Madrid. The striking thing is that they do not appear on the payroll Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Angel Di Mariafigures of international stature They do not appear in the high area of ​​the ranking due to a matter of age, which reduces the market value. Therefore, the Argentines who have a higher token are Lautaro Martínez and Julian Alvarez.

1-Brazil: €1,260 million (1,353 million dollars)

Canarinha won the Copa América 9 times. Photo: Omar Vega / Getty Images via AFP
Canarinha won the Copa América 9 times. Photo: Omar Vega / Getty Images via AFP

The five-time world champion is, without a doubt, the Copa América team with the greatest economic value. The amount is largely driven by the figure of the real Madrid Vinicius Jrwho recently established himself with Merengue in the Champions League and reached a market value of 180 million euros. Also notable is the presence of Rodrygohis partner in the White Housewith 110 million eurosand Bruno Guimaraesfrom Newcastle of the Premier League, with 85 million euros.

2-Argentina: €856 million (920 million dollars)

La Scaloneta will seek to be the top winner of the Copa América. So far it shares first place with Uruguay, with 15 conquests (Photo: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)
La Scaloneta will seek to be the top winner of the Copa América. So far it shares first place with Uruguay, with 15 conquests (Photo: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)

The team that presents itself as defending the title and winner of the last Qatar World Cup 2022 It reaches the continental tournament with the second most expensive team on the market. This value is mainly due to four players: Lautaro Martínezforward of Inter of Italy, with a value of 110 million euros; Julian Alvarezof the Manchester Cityvalued at 90 million euros; Enzo Fernandezof the Chelsea, and Alexis Mac Allisterof the Liverpool, both one with a value of 75 million euros.

3-Uruguay: € 482 million (581 million dollars9

La Celeste won the trophy for the last time in 2011. Photo: EFE/ Todd Pierson
La Celeste won the trophy for the last time in 2011. Photo: EFE/ Todd Pierson

The third step of the podium is occupied by The light bluealthough its market value is considerably lower compared to Brazil and Argentina. The most coveted player in Marcelo Bielsa’s team is Federico Valverdethe figure of Real Madrid that has a value of 120 million euros (the second most expensive player in the Copa América). Darwin Nunezof the Liverpoolwith a price of 70 million eurosand Ronald Araújofrom Barcelona, ​​at the same value, are the other performers who are most valued in the team of the Crazy.

4-United States: €347 million (373 million dollars)

The United States' best participation in the Copa América was in 1995 and 2016, when they took fourth place (Photo: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)
The United States’ best participation in the Copa América was in 1995 and 2016, when they took fourth place (Photo: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)

Although the local league has invested billions of dollars in recent years to boost domestic soccer, the majority of MLS stars are foreigners. Therefore, there are still no local footballers with high market valuations. In fact, the best quoted is Christian Pulisic, with 40 million euros, ranking 34th on the list.

5-Colombia: €287 million (308 million dollars)

The coffee growers conquered the continent in 2001 (Photo: Colombian Football Federation)
The coffee growers conquered the continent in 2001 (Photo: Colombian Football Federation)

The coffee combination closes the list of five highest-rated teams in the 2024 Copa América with the notable presence of Luis Diazthe Liverpool midfielder, who has a market value of 75 million euros.

6-Ecuador: €229 million (246 million dollars)

La Tri will seek to surpass their best productions from 1959 and 1993, when they reached the semifinals and finished in fourth place
La Tri will seek to surpass their best productions from 1959 and 1993, when they reached the semifinals and finished in fourth place

La Tri does not arrive in the northern country with a team of great value in the market, but a large part of its expectations fall on Moisés Caicedowho stands out in the Chelsea and your token has a cost of 75 million euros.

7-Mexico: €195 million (209 million dollars)

Mexico's lineup
Mexico’s lineup

8-Canada: €176 million ($189 million)

The northern team will debut in the Copa América. (Photo: REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw)
The northern team will debut in the Copa América. (Photo: REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw)

9-Paraguay: €133 million (143 million dollars)

The Guaraní team won the continental title in 1953 and 1979 (Photo: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji)
The Guaraní team won the continental title in 1953 and 1979 (Photo: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji)

10-Jamaica: €93 million ($100 million)

It will be Jamaica's third participation in a Copa América (Photo: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)
It will be Jamaica’s third participation in a Copa América (Photo: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)

11-Chile: €82 million ($88 million)

La Roja is going for its third continental conquest (Photo: REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier)
La Roja is going for its third continental conquest (Photo: REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier)

12-Venezuela: €68 million (73 million dollars)

In 2011 was the only time that Vinotinto reached a semifinal (Photo: BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)
In 2011 was the only time that Vinotinto reached a semifinal (Photo: BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)

13-Peru: €34 million (36.5 million dollars)

The Incas won the 1975 and 1939 editions (Photo: REUTERS/Susana Vera)
The Incas won the 1975 and 1939 editions (Photo: REUTERS/Susana Vera)

14-Panama: €27 million (29 million dollars)

It will be the second participation of the Central American team in the Copa América (Photo: EFE/Bienvenido Velasco)
It will be the second participation of the Central American team in the Copa América (Photo: EFE/Bienvenido Velasco)

15-Costa Rica: €21 million (22.5 million dollars)

The Ticos will be in the contest for the sixth time (Photo: Reuters/Lee Smith)
The Ticos will be in the contest for the sixth time (Photo: Reuters/Lee Smith)

16 Bolivia € 16 million (17 million dollars)

Those from the highlands were champions in 1963 (Photo: EFE/ Francisco Guasco)
Those from the highlands were champions in 1963 (Photo: EFE/ Francisco Guasco)

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