5 realistic candidates who could lead the line for Argentina | Copa America 2020 Watch

Paulo Dybala

Paulo Dybala

A quick, creative, elegant and agile player with excellent dribbling ability, Paulo Dybala also has a powerful and accurate shot in his arsenal. The Argentine maestro has already formed up an incredible partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus since the latter moved to Serie A two years ago.

His playing style has drawn comparisons with compatriot Lionel Messi at times. Dybala is a versatile forward who is capable of playing in many positions such as centre-forward, wide-playmaker, false-nine, and more.

The fact that his playing style is too similar to Lionel Messi has somewhat halted his path into the Argentine national team, but once the Argentina and Barcelona legend retires, Dybala could be the man for the job in the future.

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Mauro Icardi

Mauro Icard

Mauro Icardi is a sort of player who often goes missing for the most of a game but on the occasions when he touches the ball, he makes it a touch of gold. The former Inter Milan captain possesses exceptional tactical intelligence, movement, and positioning ability.

He is a deadly striker who is comfortable scoring with his head and both feet. Although he is not particularly the fastest or strongest forward, he contributes relatively lesser in the buildup but he makes up for that with his excellent movement, positioning, and clinical finishing. In terms of purely the ability to perform as a poacher in front of goal, few strikers are better than the former Sampdoria man.

At 26, the Argentine is currently plying his trade with Ligue 1 leaders PSG and could be leading the Albiceleste in their hunt for continental and international glory.