The “Predator” is behind “Lolo” Fernández on the list, but still has a chance to overtake Zizinho and Norberto Méndez, the top scorers of the continental tournament.
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This is a new edition of the 2024 America Cup and the Peruvian team already knows what their group will look like. This tournament will be Jorge Fossati's official debut as coach of the Bicolor and could mark a before and after on the road to the 2026 World Cup. “Nono” has to select the squad list and could include the Blanquirroja captain, Paolo Guerrero, who is already experienced in competition and knows what it means to score points in this type of competition. With several goals to his name, the 'Predator' could continue to score goals and become the competition's all-time top goalscorer. How much is missing?
How many goals does Paolo Guerrero have in the Copa América?
The Peruvian attacker has played a total of 25 games and scored 14 goals in 5 editions of the Copa América (2007, 2011, 2015, 2016 and 2019). He even won the award for top goalscorer three times.
Paolo Guerrero is the Peruvian team's top scorer. Photo: EFE
List of historic Copa América goalscorers
- Zizinho (Brazil): 17 sips
- Norberto Méndez (Argentina): 17 goals
- Severuno Varela (Uruguay): 15 goals
- Teodoro Fernández (Peru): 15 goals
- Paolo Guerrero (Peru): 14 goals*
- Eduardo Vargas (Chile): 14 goals*
- Héctor Scarones (Uruguay): 14 goals
- Lionel Messi (Argentina): 13 goals*
- Gabriel Batistuta (Argentina): 13 goals
- Ademir (Brazil): 13 sips.
*Soccer players in action.
How many goals does Paolo Guerrero need to become the top scorer in the Copa América?
The “Predator” is just one step away from matching “Lolo” (15) already three to be level You are stupid and from 'Tucho Mendez (17); That means Paolo Guerrero still needs to score four goals to be at the top of the historical list. However, “Edu” Vargas y'Leo Messi They are quite close to the Peruvian and could also top the prestigious list if they make a breakthrough at the next Copa América.
When does the Copa América 2024 start?
The continent's premier national team event begins on June 20 and begins with Argentina facing a Concacaf opponent. The tournament will conclude with the grand finale, which will take place on July 14, 2024.
What groups are there at the Copa América 2024?
Group A
- Argentina
- Peru
- Chile
- Concacaf 5.
Group B
- Mexico
- Ecuador
- Venezuela
- Jamaica.
Group C
- USA
- Uruguay
- Panama
- Bolivia.
Group D
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Paraguay
- Concacaf 6.
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