Copa America 2019: Brazil skipper Dani Alves named Copa America's best player

Brazil skipper Dani Alves was adjudged the best player of the 2019 Copa America. With this win, Alves becomes the first footballer to win 40 titles.

Rio de Janeiro: Brazil captain Dani Alves has been named as the best player of the 2019 Copa America after his team's championship win against Peru 3-1 in the final at Maracana Stadium.

Alves wins 40th title

Alves led Brazil to victory on home soil to become the first footballer to win 40 trophies.Alves is currently seeking a club after having announced his departure from French champions Paris Saint-Germain last month.He replaced his former PSG teammate Neymar as Brazil's captain in May after the forward's series of off-field controversies, including a physical attack on a fan that earned him a three-match ban by the French Football Association.Meanwhile, Brazil goalkeeper Alisson was named Copa America's best goalkeeper while his teammate Everton and Peru's Paolo Guerrero shared the top scorer honour with three goals each.