Copa America 2019: Argentina vs Colombia - Combined XI

Number 10: Lionel Messi (Argentina/FC Barcelona)

Has Messi's time to lift an international trophy finally come?

After watching his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo pick up another international trophy with Portugal, the Barcelona ace would be hard-pressed if another failure befalls. Messi has the form on his side, striking 50 times for his club in the season gone by to emerge as the most prolific in Europe. Now it’s time for him to transcend the international territory and replicate the same.

Striker: Sergio Aguero (Argentina/Manchester City)

Aguero's prolific form perfectly bodes with Argentina's ambitions in this competition

The Albiceleste has always witnessed immense competition for places in the attacking vanguard, due to which Sergio Aguero couldn’t really make an impact in a major international. He was largely second fiddle to Carlos Tevez and then Gonzalo Higuain. However, with the Manchester City star now most likely to be the focal point of the attack, this is his time to shine.

Striker: Duvan Zapata (Colombia/Atalanta)

Zapata's meteoric rise can fire Colombia deep into the tournament

Strikers were hardly any deadlier than Duvan Zapata last season in the Serie A. His blistering exploits not only yielded 23 goals but also helped the La Dea secure a Champions League place for the first time in its history. And he’s a big game player too, scoring against Juventus, Napoli, AS Roma and Lazio along the way. Argentina might be the next side on his hit list.