South American U-17 Players to watch in World cup
List of South American to watch at the U17 FIFA World cup 2017.
Vinicius Junior (Brazil)
Alan Souza (Brazil)
The Palmeiras attacking midfielder did justice to the fabled Brazil No 10 shirt, providing five assists and scoring three goals.
Vinicius Junior (Brazil)
The leading goal scorer
at the 2015 South American U-15 Championship, the Flamengo forward repeated the
feat at the U-17 Championship and was named best player of the tournament with
scoring 7goals.
BRICS Cup U-17 of 2016
(4 goals)
Nike Friendlies U-17 of
2016 (3 goals)
2017 South American
Under-17 Football Championship (7 goals)
Gabriel Brazao (Brazil)
Though he had little to
do throughout the tournament, the Brazil keeper responded every time he was
called into service and kept a clean sheet in seven of his side’s nine games.
Lucas Alarcon (Chile)
The Universidad de Chile
centre-half proved a formidable presence on the ground and in the air, and
expertly marshalled a defence that showed its ability to protect hard-earned
leads.
Roberto Fernandez
Urbieta (Paraguay)
The tightest of
man-markers and a threat at the other end of the pitch, the Guarani central
defender displayed both the character and leadership that have made him his
country’s captain.
David Barrero (Colombia)
The Rionegro player
scored key goals in showcasing his ability to play both as a lone striker and
as part of a front two.
