Barcelona Players Chasing the Copa América or Euro
The journey to crown the champions of the 2024 Copa América and EURO 2024 is heating up as both tournaments head towards the Quarter-Finals. FC Barcelona has a significant number of key players taking part in these competitions.
From Spain in EURO 2024 to Uruguay with Ronald Araujo and Brazil with Raphinha in Copa América 2024, these are the standout players:
EURO 2024
Spain: Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Ferran Torres
- Lamine Yamal and Pedri are the driving force for Spain, both being undisputed starters. Yamal has contributed two assists in the tournament, while Pedri has one. Ferran Torres, with appearances in every match, has scored once.
Germany: Ilkay Gündogan and Ter Stegen
- Gündogan is Nagelsmann's offensive mastermind, playing all four matches with one goal and one assist. Ter Stegen hasn't made any appearances yet.
Portugal: Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix
- Amid uncertainties about their future at Barcelona, both players are aiming for the European crown with Portugal. Cancelo has made three out of four appearances, solidifying Roberto Martínez's right flank, while Felix has only played once in the tournament.
France: Jules Kounde
- Kounde has been the MVP of France's defense, playing every match. He has earned a Player of the Match award and leads the competition with seven key passes.
Copa América 2024
Uruguay: Ronald Araujo
- Araujo has been Uruguay's defensive wall, crucial in allowing only one goal in three matches and even adding an assist on the offensive end.
Brazil: Raphinha
- The 27-year-old veteran has featured in every match for Brazil, scoring a key goal against Colombia to secure Brazil's spot in the Quarter-Finals.
FC Barcelona contributes ten players to these prestigious tournaments, with Spain being the nation they bolster the most. One of these Barça stars could return to the club as a continental champion.