Copa America 2019: Top 5 contenders for the Golden Boot

Colombia v Chile: Quarterfinal - Copa America Brazil 2019
Colombia v Chile: Quarterfinal - Copa America Brazil 2019

#3 Philippe Coutinho (Brazil) - 2 goals

Brazil v Paraguay: Quarterfinal - Copa America Brazil 2019
Brazil v Paraguay: Quarterfinal - Copa America Brazil 2019

Philippe Coutinho's performance at the Copa America goes in stark contrast against what he offered Barcelona.

The 2018/2019 season was one to forget for the 26-year-old but he has put that behind him to star for Brazil in the absence of Neymar.

So far, Coutinho has scored two goals and provided one assist from four matches to power Brazil to the last four.

#2 Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) - 2 goals

Argentina v Venezuela: Quarterfinal - Copa America Brazil 2019
Argentina v Venezuela: Quarterfinal - Copa America Brazil 2019

Despite the presence of more illustrious names like Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Angel di Maria in the Argentine squad, a certain unheralded Lautaro Martinez has emerged as Albiceleste's most effective player.

The Inter man has sparked to life in this tournament, scoring two goals to help Argentina make it this far while also winning the penalty through which Lionel Messi scored his only goal of the competition so far.

#1 Alexis Sanchez (Chile) - 2 goals

Colombia v Chile: Quarterfinal - Copa America Brazil 2019
Colombia v Chile: Quarterfinal - Copa America Brazil 2019

While he might be struggling for form at club level with Manchester United, Alexis Sanchez has morphed into a different beast at international level with Chile.

So far he has been the driving force behind Chile's quest for a third consecutive Copa America win, scoring two goals and assisting one and has established himself as the forerunner to win the Golden Boot at the tournament.

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