By Miami, Florida, July 2024 – Lautaro Martinez clinched the 2024 Copa America Golden Boot, awarded to the tournament’s top goalscorer, after his outstanding performance throughout the competition. The 26-year-old Argentina striker secured the award by scoring the winning goal in the final against Colombia, contributing to a fifth of his total goals in the tournament.
Martinez’s Scoring Streak
Martinez, who plays club football for Inter Milan, made a significant impact by scoring in all of Argentina’s first three games, despite only starting one of those matches. He netted the second goal in the opener against Canada and secured the winner in the 1-0 victory over Chile.
He was later rewarded with a starting position against Peru, where he repaid head coach Lionel Scaloni’s faith by scoring both goals in a 2-0 win. Martinez also played a crucial role in the quarterfinal and semifinal matches, culminating in his decisive strike in the final in Miami, where Argentina triumphed 1-0 over Colombia.
Previous Winners and Comparisons
Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Liverpool’s Luis Diaz shared the Golden Boot at Copa America 2021, each netting four goals. Martinez’s achievement highlights his exceptional performance and contribution to Argentina’s back-to-back Copa America victories.
Top Goalscorers of Copa America 2024
– Players with five goals:
– Lautaro Martinez — Argentina
– Players with three goals:
– Salomon Rondon — Venezuela
– Players with two goals:
– Julian Alvarez — Argentina
– Vinicius Junior — Brazil
– Jonathan David — Canada
