Alphonso Davies (CANADA)

The only Canadian ever to score in a World Cup, Davies is a team captain and the face of Canadian soccer. The 23-year-old Bayern Munich defender is a top-10 scorer for Canada, has five Bundesliga titles, a Champions League title and Club World Cup trophy.

Dario Osorio (CHILE)

Left-footed winger was a key player for Danish champions Midtjylland and scored a late goal in a friendly against France. Chile won Copa America in 2015 and 2016, and Osorio is among the new players who could bring them back to glory.

Luis Diaz (COLOMBIA)

Participating in his third Copa America for Los Cafeteros. In 2021, the Liverpool winger scored four times (including goals against host Brazil and eventual champ Argentina) and finished tied with Messi as joint top scorer in the Copa America. He scored against Germany in a 2-0 friendly win last June and recorded a brace as Colombia beat Brazil 2-1 in World Cup qualification in November.

Manfred Ugalde (COSTA RICA)

He is usually the smallest man on the field at 5-8 and 150 pounds, but he packs a big punch. At 22, the former teen phenom and Spartak Moscow forward is ready to make international headlines for Los Ticos.

Moises Caicedo (ECUADOR)

Chelsea paid Brighton $146 million dollars to sign Caicedo, a 22-year-old defensive midfielder who is considered one of the best players in the world at his position. Liverpool was also courting him. He made 48 appearances for Chelsea and is one reason Ecuador could pull surprises during this tournament.

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