4 In-form South American players to watch out for at the 2022 Qatar World Cup
The countdown to the 2022 Qatar World Cup has commenced as the competition is scheduled from November 20 to December 18.
South America as a continent has been home to some of football's strongest powerhouses, including Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
Furthermore, the continent has produced some of the best players in the world like Romario, Diego Maradona, and Ronaldinho.
As such, this article will look at four of the most in-form South American players to watch out for at the upcoming World Cup competition.
Without further ado, let's look at them.
#4 Lautaro Martinez (Argentina)
The forward has been brilliant in attack and his presence has been beneficial for Inter Milan so far.
Martinez has netted six goals and has registered two assists in 12 Serie A appearances this season. Furthermore, he has registered three direct goal involvements in the UEFA Champions League this season.
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Lautaro Martínez has contributed 7 goals in his last 4 games for #Inter:
4 goals
3 assists
6 key passes
70% accuracy
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🇦🇷 Lautaro Martínez has contributed 7 goals in his last 4 games for #Inter:
⚽ 4 goals
🅰️ 3 assists
⏱️ 50 minutes per goal contr.
🔑 6 key passes
🧠 4 big chances created
🎯 70% accuracy https://t.co/K7Q0SbV8Zh
The 25-year-old has netted four goals in his last five appearances for Inter Milan. Given his impressive form, he will most likely lead the line in attack for Argentina in the World Cup.
🅰️ Papu Gómez
🅰️ Marcos Acuña
⚽️ Gonzalo Montiel
🅰️ Enzo Fernández
🅰️ Lautaro Martínez
🅰️ Joaquín Correa
⚽️ Rodrigo De Paul
⚽️⚽️ Giovanni Simeone
⚽️⚽️🅰️🅰️ Lionel Messi
La jornada de los argentinos en la UEFA Champions League. MI PAÍS. 🇦🇷 https://t.co/b2kj3Df6X6
It will be interesting to see if his attacking partnership with Lionel Messi and other Argentine attackers will yield much-needed glory in the competition.
#3 Federico Valverde (Uruguay)
The midfielder is arguably one of the best performing midfielders in Europe and his presence has been pivotal for Real Madrid.
Valverde has netted six goals and has registered two assists in 12 La Liga appearances so far. Furthermore, he has registered two direct goal involvements in four appearances in the Champions League this season.
has been involved in ten goals with @realmadriden this season in all competitions (10 goals, three assists), more than in the previous two seasons entire (seven: four goals, three assists). Offensive.
10 - @fedeevalverde 🇺🇾 has been involved in ten goals with @realmadriden this season in all competitions (10 goals, three assists), more than in the previous two seasons entire (seven: four goals, three assists). Offensive. https://t.co/MUNkoru2yl
The 24-year-old was recently nominated as one of the best La Liga players of October 2022.
OFFICIAL: Fede Valverde has been nominated for La Liga player of the month for the 2nd consecutive month.
🚨 OFFICIAL: Fede Valverde has been nominated for La Liga player of the month for the 2nd consecutive month. https://t.co/MIIafO63IZ
His decent form makes him one of Uruguay's key players in the upcoming World Cup tournament and it will be fascinating to see if he remains consistent.
#2 Neymar (Brazil)
The Brazilian is arguably one of the best performing wingers and his contributions in attack have been significant for Paris Saint-Germain.
Neymar has netted 10 goals and has registered eight assists in 12 league appearances so far. Furthermore, he has netted two goals and registered three assists in five Champions League appearances this season.
🇧🇷 Neymar Jr stats last season: 28 games, 13 Goals & 8 assists
🇧🇷 Neymar jr stats this season so far: 18 games, 14 Goals & 11 assists
Change. 🔥 https://t.co/sEhF7pg02j
The 30-year-old has the third-best goal and assist contributions in Europe's top five leagues this season.
Most G/A this season:
1 - Lionel Messi (29) 🇦🇷
2 - Erling Haaland (26) 🇧🇻
3 - Neymar Jr (26) 🇧🇷
4 - Robert Lewandowski (22) 🇵🇱
5 - Kylian Mbappé (22) 🇨🇵
35 year old & still the best player in the world. 🐐🇦🇷🔥✌️
#Messi is Magic https://t.co/1efgaGzP7X
It will be interesting to see if he can increase Brazil's chances of lifting the ultimate trophy.
#1 Lionel Messi (Argentina)
The Argentine is arguably the most in-form South American player in Europe this season and his presence in attack has been outstanding.
Messi has netted seven goals and has registered 10 assists in 12 league appearances so far. Furthermore, the Paris Saint-Germain forward has netted four goals and has registered three assists in four Champions League appearances this season.
Most G/A this season:
1 - Lionel Messi (29) 🇦🇷
2 - Erling Haaland (26) 🇧🇻
3 - Neymar Jr (26) 🇧🇷
4 - Robert Lewandowski (22) 🇵🇱
5 - Kylian Mbappé (22) 🇨🇵
The best player in the world at age of 35, aging like fine wine. 🍷 https://t.co/X9fyFovRQN
The 35-year-old has bagged 38 goals from outside the penalty box and this is the highest by a player in Europe's top five leagues since the 2017-18 campaign.
Most league goals from outside the box in Europe's top five divisions since 2017/18:
38 - Lionel Messi
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19 - Kevin De Bruyne https://t.co/miK6Y9cNCc
Joining forces with Lautaro Martinez upfront on attack, Messi will be pivotal in his nation's success at the Qatar World Cup.