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Centre Attacking Midfielder- Alexis Sanchez (Chile)

Argentina vs Chile, 2016 Copa America Centenario Final

Alexis Sanchez moved to Manchester United from Arsenal during the January transfer window and it is fair to say that the Chilean has disappointed. With 3 goals in 18 matches, the Chilean hasn't maintained the standards he has created.

But it is fair to say that the former Barcelona forward is one of the few players in the world capable of changing the game on his own. United will be hoping to get the best out of Alexis next season.

With 119 caps Sanchez is the joint most-capped Chilean international alongside Claudio Bravo. Sanchez spearheaded arsenal attack many times scoring 80 times in 165 appearances for the gunners. Pep Guardiola is believed to be a huge fan of the Chilean and when a man like that thinks you're then you definitely are good.

The main reason Jose Mourinho bought Alexis Sanchez is that Manchester United lack match winners and Alexis Sanchez is just that.

Winning the best player of the tournament award in a tournament which had Lionel Messi as well is an achievement in itself. Sanchez did just that winning the golden ball in Copa America Centenario where chile defeated Lionel Messi led Argentina in the final on penalties.

Despite having an under-par season, it cant be denied that he is one of the best players in the world. He was instrumental in chile’s two Copa America triumphs as well as reaching confederations cup final which they lost Germany.

It was in Copa America Centenario in 2016 that Sanchez really rose above everyone else to win the best player of the tournament award. Sanchez will surely be missed in Russia.