Five young players to watch at the 2016 Copa America

Sport360 staff 07:00 03/06/2016
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  • Which of these players are you most looking forward to seeing in action?

    The Copa America has thrust some of the biggest names in football into the wider world’s consciousness and the 2016 edition is expected to be no different.

    Which of these young stars are you most excited to see in action and who do you think will have the greatest impact on the tournament?

    Have your say by commenting below or using #360fans across social media.

    ANOTONIO SANABRIA
    Team:
    Paraguay | Age: 20

    Position: Forward/attacking midfielder

    Sanabria honed his talent in Barcelona’s La Masia academy before being tempted to Italy by Roma. He spent last season on loan back in Spain with Sporting Gijon with his 11 goals absolutely vital as they narrowly avoided relegation.

    ADALBERTO PENARANDA
    Team: Venezuela | Age: 19
    Position: Forward

    Touted as the next big thing in his homeland, the Venezuelan impressed while on-loan at Granada from Premier League Watford last season, scoring eight times and providing five assists across all competitions. Comfortable up front or on the left side, he has pace, trickery and an eye for goal.

    CHRISTIAN PULISIC
    Team: USA | Age: 17
    Position: Midfielder/playmaker

    Undoubtedly the rising star of US football, Pulisic was fast-tracked from the Borussia Dortmund academy into the first-team last season at the tender age of 17. His qualities were obvious and he scored twice in 12 appearances. Last month, he scored in a friendly against Bolivia to become the youngest player to ever score a goal for the US at 17 years and 253 days old.

    FABINHO
    Team:
    Brazil | Age: 22
    Position: Full-back

    Despite being just 22 years old, the Monaco star has already played 96 Ligue 1 games and established himself as one of Europe’s most sought-after right full-backs. The Brazilian is quick, athletic and robust, he is in the mould of so many adventurous Canarinho full-backs before him.

    RENATO TAPIA
    Team: Peru | Age: 20
    Position: Midfielder

    A tall and classy midfielder, Tapia came through the ranks at FC Twente in the Netherlands, and after playing just 31 Eredivisie games for their senior team he was snapped up by Dutch giants Feyernood in January.

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