Colombia runner-up James Rodriguez named Copa America MVP; see award winners | Copa America

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James Rodriguez has been named the best player of the 2024 Copa America. Feeling down at finishing second in the tournament, Colombia’s No. 10 took to the stage at the end-of-tournament awards ceremony. The Sao Paulo player scored a goal and provided six assists.

By Paul and James Rodriguez, Argentina x Colombia – Photo: Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

CONMEBOL also handed out other individual awards after the match, which saw Argentina win their 16th title in the tournament’s history. The title’s top scorer, Lautaro Martinez, was the Copa America’s top scorer, with five goals scored in six matches.

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – JULY 14: Lautaro Martinez of Argentina celebrates after the team’s victory during the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa America Final match between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) – Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

The Inter Milan player, from Italy, only came on in extra time – he came on as a substitute in four of the six matches in the competition – and was the hero of the victory. He received a perfect pass from Lo Celso at the start of the second half of extra time that beat the Colombian goalkeeper.

The award for best goalkeeper went to Emiliano “Dipo” Martinez, also from Argentina. He conceded only one goal throughout the tournament, in a 1-1 draw with Ecuador in the quarter-finals.

Martinez, Argentina goalkeeper – Copa America – Photo: Buda Mendes/Getty Images North America/Getty Images via AFP