To celebrate the start of the Copa America, a look at the ten best ever South Americans to play in the Premier League.
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10) Esteban Cambiasso
Joining from Inter Milan this season, Argentine midfielder Esteban Cambiasso has shown he still has the quality to play at the top level, becoming a key figure for Leicester City in their successful fight against relegation.
9) Silvinho
The former Arsenal left-back, Brazilian star Silvinho also played for Manchester City and earned a great reputation for his thunderous long-range shots with that amazing left foot.
8) Gilberto Silva
A key member of Arsenal’s Invincibles squad, Gilberto Silva was a hugely underrated defensive midfielder with the eye for the occasional important goal to boot.
7) Pablo Zabaleta
An awesome all-action right-back, Pablo Zabaleta has been a big hit at Manchester City, becoming a fans’ favourite for his commitment and quality.
6) Javier Mascherano
Now a key player at Barcelona, Argentine battler Javier Mascherano first made a name for himself at Liverpool, showing himself to be one of the finest in the world in his position.
5) Philippe Coutinho
A Brazilian who is becoming one of the best in the Premier League, Philippe Coutinho has been superb for Liverpool since joining from Inter Milan, showing great flair and intelligence to his game.
4) Carlos Tevez
Formerly of West Ham, Manchester United and Manchester City, Carlos Tevez was a big success in England and one of the finest South Americans seen in this land.
3) Alexis Sanchez
A new addition to English football, but Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez has had a storming first season in an Arsenal shirt, scoring 25 goals, including a stunner to seal the FA Cup final win over Aston Villa.
2) Sergio Aguero
Already a Manchester City legend for his title-winning goal against Queens Park Rangers, Sergio Aguero is one of the best strikers in the world and finished as top scorer in the Premier League this season.
1) Luis Suarez
In first place, it’s former Liverpool star Luis Suarez, who was simply unplayable last season as he topped the scoring charts and won PFA Player of the Year before a £75m move to Barcelona.
