This Thursday, the “Youth of America” begins in Colombia, in its return after four years. Who are the players who promise to excel in coffee land and what are the major absences? The one who won’t be there is Endrick, the new Brazilian gem, 16, recently acquired by Real Madrid.
A summer classic returns. After four years, the South American Sub 20 Championship returns, also known as “Youth of America” , the opportunity to see the talents of tomorrow, especially while waiting for a change in the teams of the sub-continent. Today, Thursday, the competition begins in Colombia, which will allocate four places for the World Cup in Indonesia and three places for the Pan American Games in Santiago. In this case, Chile already has its assured presence as hosts.
As is often the case in this type of competition, observers seem to observe on the site to those who promise to stand out in the coffee fields. For this reason, in the following note, we will review some the proper names that will be in South America, the emerging figures. Patricio Ormazábal’s La Roja have their sights set on qualifying for a World Cup in this category, which had not been achieved since 2013, when Mario Salas’ team agreed to compete in Turkey. To that end, he has some rough diamonds.
In the list of 23 summoned by the coach, the presence of Darío Osorio (18) and Lucas Assadi (19). It was the two from the University of Chile who pulled their team car in the 2022 convulsions of the blue store. The talent of both is the hope for the present and the future of the U, and also of the national team. Both are in the orbit of European clubs. Another national team talent is Joan Cruz (19 years old), who had little consistency at Colo Colo over the past year.
La Roja’s first rival in Group B (this Friday) will be Ecuador , the last monarch of the category. which stands out is Patrickson Delgado (19), of the Dutchman Ajax B. Producto de la subsidiary de Independiente del Valle, con seguridad la más prolífica factoría de futbolistas en la nation de la mitad del mundo, Delgado jugó por su país el Mundial Sub 17 de 2019 y cuenta con una convocatoria en el elenco absoluto, in September of last year.
The national team will also be a rival of the Uruguay . In the Celestial, it stands out Alvaro Rodriguez (18 years old), forward of Real Madrid. He was born in Palamós, Girona, and came through the Spain U18 team but eventually decided to represent the Charrúas for South America. He plays for the Merengues subsidiary (Real Madrid Castilla), yet he made his debut for the first team on January 3, during the duel against Cacereño, for the Copa del Rey. He replaced Eden Hazard. Despite his size (he measures 1.92), he can be both a center forward and a winger.
powers
In Group A, with the host country, Colombia, they were Argentina Yes Brazil . Although they don’t have some of their best values (who play in Europe), they still come to the tournament with a competitive squad. In the case of Albiceleste directed by Javier Mascherano, will take Maxime Perrone (20) to one of those who will have more of the spotlight on him. Central midfielder of Vélez, he is compared to Fernando Redondo and on the other side of the mountain range they take it for granted that Manchester City will pay his exit clause, of 8 million euros, to sign him.
The one that has already been transferred is Facundo Buonanotte (18) attacking midfielder, who He went from Rosario Central to Brighton in England. The Gaviotas team defined him as “our new South American star”. He follows in the footsteps of his compatriot and world champion Alexis Mac Allister. Another of the names to watch in Argentina is Nicholas Paz (18) , a midfielder born in Tenerife, Spain, who plays for Real Madrid Castilla. He is the son of former Trans-Andean footballer Pablo Paz. Nico, as he is called, was considered by Lionel Scaloni for the absolute squad.
Brazil He always arrives as a favorite in these tournaments. Your options depend, in part, on what you can do Victor Roque (17). Despite his young age (he gives an advantage in a Sub 20), the Athletico Paranaense striker has an enviable experience compared to other youngsters. At the age of 10 he entered América Mineiro and a few years later he went to Cruzeiro. In 2021, he signs his first professional contract. Last year Paranaense bought him and he already has a Copa Libertadores final under his belt. His market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €11m. His clause is 60 million.
Although he is not the star of his team, Peru won a ‘gallito’ adding to Sebastien Pineau (19), the so-called “Peruvian Cavani”. He could choose between Chile and Peru, and he played for both. Finally, he opted for the Blanquirroja.
the absent
There are big names that won’t be in South America, basically because their teams haven’t allowed them. So it happened with the Brazilian Endric (16) , the new flagship of the South American giant. The any new incorporation of Real Madrid, which will take effect when he turns 18, was removed from the payroll at the request of Palmeiras, his current club, so that the striker could play at the start of the Paulista Tournament.
The Argentinian team has several “Europeans” dismissed. The most obvious example is Alexander Garnacho (18) , who has earned a place in Manchester United’s team of honor. Last Sunday he helped Marcus Rashford to the Red Devils’ derby victory over City. Nor will they be Matias Soulé (19 years old), of Juventus, and Luke Romero (18) from Lazio.
Paraguayan regrets not being able to count on his main letter abroad. It’s about the abuser Julio Enciso (18) , from English Brighton. The former Libertad player has not received permission from his team.
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