Top 4 players in Copa Libertadores to bet on in 2022

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Football fans are never short of options when it comes to leagues to watch and teams to support. And those who have watched the matches in the Copa Libertadores can attest to how exciting this competition can be. This South American tournament has been around since the 60s and is still amassing fans to date. Naturally, anyone who wants to venture into this space would have some questions. Which are the strongest teams? Which players can you back? And if you want to make money, where can you wager on these teams? Well, for the latter question, you can always rely on reliable bookies like those on sportfogadasonline.com. But before placing a wager or even supporting a team, it is always nice to get to know which players are topping the charts. It makes it easier to place more objective bets. So, without further ado, we reveal the players to watch out for in 2022:

1. Rafael Navarro

This 22-year-old striker plays for Palmeiras and has an enviable football record. His contract with the team started in 2021 and is due to end in the next four years. During his first Copa Libertadores game, he made history by coming off the bench at halftime. While he was late to the game, he did not disappoint his team or fans. Instead, the game ended with a 4-0 win against Deportivo Tachira, proving that this Brazilian striker was quite the welcome addition. His streak did not end there. The following week, he scored 4 goals within 30 minutes when playing against the Independiente Petrolero. He currently has 7 goals to his name and by the look of things, this is only the beginning of his rising star.

2. Raphael Cavalcante Veiga

Palmeiras is lucky to have another amazing player in its lineup. This Brazilian attacking midfielder has quite an interesting history with the team. He made his debut in 2016 and signed a 5-year-contract with the then management. However, after two years, he moved to Atletico Paranaense where he played with the team for a year. At that time, his star started shining and he became a favorite starter for the team, scoring 7 goals for the team. The team finished in 7th place. Soon after that, Raphael's loan period lapsed, and he returned to Palmeiras for the 2019 season. He was still not in the regular starting lineup as the then managers had other preferences. But once Abel Ferreira took over, Raphael soon became a regular and moved to be a first choice as he was now scoring often. In his last two major matches, he has scored a goal, including a penalty in the February 2022 match against Chelsea during the 2021 FIFA World Cup.

3. Julián Álvarez

This 22-year-old was playing for Atletico Calchin before he moved to River Plate. He had such an illustrious youth career that he qualified to play with Real Madrid but could not due to some age restrictions. So, he kept playing with River Plate and eventually made it to the senior squad, enabling him to make his debut in 2018 as a professional footballer. He, however, scored his first goal in 2019 in a match against Independiente that ended 3-0. From then on, he was on a streak that saw him land his signing with Manchester City in 2022 for 5.5 years. He will however keep playing with River Plate until the end of the season. And he has proven to be worth the loan period after scoring 6 goals against Alianza Lima, in a game that ended with an 8-1 win!

4. Sebastián Javier Rodriguez Iriarte

Sebastián is a central midfielder who started his career at Danubio, after which he made his debut in professional football in 2010 with the first team. He had a good start in the game against Central Espanol, which saw the team walk away with a 4-2 win. He later moved to Veracruz during the 2018/19 season before joining CS Emelec in 2019 where he currently plays. Interestingly, his first hat trick was during the 2022 season as CS Emelec. At 29 years, this player still has what it takes to rattle the competition and hopes are high that he still has a lot to offer.

Other good players in the Copa Libertadores include: - Júnior Nazareno Sornoza Moreira: Independiente del Valle, - Lucas Ezequiel Janson: Vélez Sarsfield, and - Anderson Daniel Plata Guillen: Deportes Tolima. All these players have stellar records and have proven to be great additions to their current teams. So, counting on any of them would prove to be fruitful. What's your pick going to be?