Copa America: Best XI after the group stages

Peru v Brazil: Group A - Copa America Brazil 2019
Peru v Brazil: Group A - Copa America Brazil 2019

#Striker-Duvan Zapata (Colombia/Atalanta)

Colombia v Paraguay: Group B - Copa America Brazil 2019
Colombia v Paraguay: Group B - Copa America Brazil 2019

Despite coming off the bench in Colombia's opening two group games with veteran striker Radamel Falcao preferred over him, Atalanta's spearhead Duvan Zapata has impressed in this Copa campaign, having netted two goals so far. The 28-year-old comes off a fantastic Serie A campaign with Atalanta, having registered 23 goals and 7 assists and has carried the same form into the Copa America. He helped the former minnows qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season.

Zapata impressed with his substitute appearance in the opening game against Argentina, showing off his pace and desire to finish off a fast break to ensure Los Cafateros won the game 2-0. With two goals from just 123 minutes of action in the Copa, Zapata has made a strong case for Carlos Querioz to pick him ahead of Falcao for the quarter-finals.

The full XI is as below:

Copa America-Best XI after the Group Stages
Copa America-Best XI after the Group Stages

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