Copa America: 5 players who could become superstars after the tournament

#5 Almoez Ali

South Korea v Qatar - AFC Asian Cup Quarter Final

Almoez Ali is the poster boy of Qatari football. His iconic displays at the AFC Asian Cup 2019 earned him the Golden Boot with 9 goals in the competition. Qatar entered the tournament with no expectations of emerging as winners. If it were not for Ali’s clinical finishing up top, Felix Sanchez and Co. would not be eligible for the Copa America in the first place.

The CONMEBOL offered 2 of Asia’s best teams in Qatar and Japan to partake in the competition and go toe-to-toe with South American stalwarts who ply their trade at European superpowers. The Maroons, however would not be daunted by the prospects of facing such a tall order as this is nothing more than a once in a lifetime opportunity for their side. One may even put forth the argument that the presence of Ali could make them a headache for several of the competition’s defences.

In a scenario where Ali does showcase that he has the minerals to compete against such high caliber opposition, he immediately becomes an option for a European club which would be a colossal step for not only Qatar as a footballing nation, but Asian football on the whole. Only time will tell whether Qatar’s talisman will sink or swim in Brazil, but what cannot be denied is that he is one to watch out for.