The South American Youth Championship begins on 17 January as the best under-20 players in the region converge on Chile. This tournament has thrust youngsters such as Neymar, Barcelonas Luis Suarez and, most recently, Lautaro Martinez into the spotlight. The 2019 edition should be no different. With that in mind, this tactical analysis will use statistics to highlight one player to watch from each team in Group B.
Sebastian Caceres (Uruguay)
Sebastian Caceres might be the latest in a long line of talented Uruguayan centre-backs to emerge onto the scene. Arsenal and Barcelona are already tracking the youngster and surely other European giants will follow suit.
Caceres enjoyed a breakthrough 2018 with Liverpool de Montevideo last season after logging 32 starts. He’s comfortable playing as a left or right-sided centre-back and, like most Uruguayan defenders, is not afraid to get stuck in.
In league play, Caceres averaged 9.23 defensive duels, 6.27 interceptions and an astounding 13.6 ball recoveries per 90 minutes. His reading of the game and anticipation is truly breathtaking.
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