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Top Goal Scorers in Copa America 2024: Latest Updates on Golden Boot Rankings

Vinicius Junior, Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez

This summer, the Copa America has returned to the USA with Argentina striving to defend their continental title.

Lionel Messi is leading the charge for the defending champions, aiming for a third consecutive international title after his success at the FIFA World Cup in 2022.

Argentina started as favorites to win the trophy, with Messi being the focal point of their attack, while competition from players like Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes from Brazil is expected for the Golden Boot award.

The Sporting News will keep track of the top scorers at Copa America 2024 and update the rankings as the tournament progresses.

Current Top Scorers – Copa America 2024

Here is the updated list of top scorers at Copa America 2024. The rankings will be refreshed daily from June 20 to the final on July 14.

Updated as of June 21

Rank Player Country Goals (PKs) Assists Matches Mins
1. Lautaro Martinez Argentina 1 (0) 0 1 19
2. Julian Alvarez Argentina 1 (0) 0 1 76

Golden Boot Tiebreakers at Copa America 2024

The player with the most goals at Copa America 2024 will claim the prestigious Golden Boot award.

In case of a tie in goals, the player with the most assists will be the tiebreaker. If there is still a tie, the player with the least minutes played will prevail.

Golden Boot Odds for Copa America 2024: Lionel Messi the Favorite

Prior to the tournament, Lionel Messi was the favorite to clinch the Golden Boot at Copa America 2024. With 13 goals in the competition’s history, he aimed to match the top goal scorers in the event.

Other contenders like Vinicius Jr. from Brazil and Darwin Nunez from Uruguay are expected to give Messi tough competition.

Player Nation Pre-Tournament Odds (via BetMGM)
Lionel Messi Argentina +350
Vinicius Jr. Brazil +400
Julian Alvarez Argentina +600
Darwin Nunez Uruguay +600
Rodrygo Brazil +800
Lautaro Martinez Argentina +800
Gabriel Martinelli Brazil +1200
Raphinha Brazil +1600
Endrick Brazil +1800
Facundo Pellistri Uruguay +2500
Luis Diaz Colombia +3300
Christian Pulisic USA +3300
Federico Valverde Uruguay +5000
Hirving Lozano Mexico +5000

Odds as of June 20, 2024 via BetMGM in USA.

Previous Golden Boot Winner at Copa America

In the last Copa America, Messi shared the Golden Boot with Luis Diaz, securing the award through more assists.

Since Adriano’s seven-goal feat in 2004, no player has scored more than six goals and won the Golden Boot.

Golden Boot Champions in the History of Copa America

The Golden Boot award is a highly contested honor in the Copa America.

Year Golden Boot Winner Goals Scored
1916 Isabelino Gradin (URU) 3
1917 Angel Romano (URU) 4
1919 Arthur Friedenreich (BRA), Neco (BRA) 4
1920 Jose Perez (URU), Angel Romano (URU) 3
1921 Julio Libonatti (ARG) 3
1922 Julio Francia (ARG) 3
1923 Vicente Aguirre (ARG), Pedro Petrone (URU) 3
1924 Pedro Petrone (URU) 4
1925 Manuel Seoane (ARG) 6
1926 David Arellano (CHI) 7
1927 Alfredo Carricaberry (ARG), Segundo Luna (ARG), Roberto Figueroa (URU), Pedro Petrone (URU), Hector Scarone (URU) 3
1929 Aurelio Gonzalez (PAR) 5
1935 Herminio Masantonio (ARG) 4
1937 Raul Toro Julio (CHI) 7
1939 Teodoro Fernandez (PER) 7
1941 Juan Marvezzi (ARG) 5
1942 Herminio Masantonio (ARG), Jose Manuel Moreno (ARG) 7
1945 Norberto Mendez (ARG), Heleno de Freitas (BRA) 6
1946 Jose Maria Medina (URU) 7
1947 Nicolas Falero (URU) 8
1949 Jair (BRA) 9
1953 Francisco Molina (CHI) 7
1955 Rodolfo Micheli (ARG) 8
1956 Enrique Hormazabal (CHI) 4
1957 Humberto Maschio (ARG), Javier Ambrois (URU) 9
1959 Pele (BRA) 8
1959 Jose Sanfilippo (ARG) 6
1963 Carlos Alberto Raffo (COL) 6
1967 Luis Artime (ARG) 5
1975 Leopoldo Luque (ARG), Ernesto Diaz (COL) 4
1979 Jorge Peredo (CHI), Eugenio Morel (PAR) 4
1983 Jorge Burruchaga (ARG), Roberto Dinamite (BRA), Carlos Aguilera (URU) 3
1987 Arnoldo Iguaran (ECU) 4
1989 Bebeto (BRA) 6
1991 Gabriel Batistuta (ARG) 6
1993 Jose Luis Dolgetta (COL) 4
1995 Gabriel Batistuta (ARG), Luis Garcia (MEX) 4
1997 Luis Hernandez (MEX) 6
1999 Rivaldo (BRA), Ronaldo (BRA) 5
2001 Victor Aristizabal (COL) 6
2004 Adriano (BRA) 7
2007 Robinho (BRA) 6
2011 Paolo Guerrero (PAR) 5
2015 Eduardo Vargas (CHI), Paolo Guerrero (PAR) 4
2016 Eduardo Vargas (CHI) 6
2019 Everton (BRA), Paolo Guerrero (PAR) 3
2021 Lionel Messi (ARG) 4

Top Goal Scorers at Copa America before Copa 2024

Lionel Messi is anticipated to climb the all-time top scorers’ chart in the USA during the upcoming summer.

Position Player Nation Goals
1. Zizinho Brazil 17
Norberto Mendez Argentina 17
3. Lolo Fernandez Peru 15
Seyerino Varela Uruguay 15
5. Paolo Guerrero Peru 14
Eduardo Vargas Chile 14
7. Ademir Brazil 13
Gabriel Batistuta Argentina 13
Jair Brazil 13
Lionel Messi Argentina 13
Jose Manuel Moreno Argentina 13
Hector Scarone Uruguay 13

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