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2013 FIFA Confederations Cup tournament reached its final finish. Brazilians, who were considered favorites from the beginning, outperformed all the national teams and triumphed in the final.
The portal Eurofootball.com helped its most loyal visitors follow all the important news of the Confederations Cup, and now it will review the best players of the tournament.
Top 11 Confederations Cup footballers:
Julio Cesar: Long-time Brazilian national team goalkeeper, who was irreplaceable in all five tournament matches and conceded only 3 goals - a record no other goalkeeper could beat. Julio Cesar was named the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
Christian Maggio: The player of the third-placed team, Italy. The 31-year-old defender impressed in the Italian national team at the 2012 European Championship and in this tournament his efforts for Italy and Napoli were noticeable.
David Luiz: Another Confederations Cup champion who, along with team captain Thiago Silva, thwarted almost all dangerous opponent attacks. Luiz played every possible game in the tournament, even after undergoing surgery.
Sergio Ramos: A defender who contended for the title of the best player of the tournament. Ramos, along with Gerard Pique, formed a strong central defense for Spain.
Marcelo: The left-back defender who was indispensable for the Brazilian national team. He played consistently and ended the tournament with just one yellow card.
Andres Iniesta: The unquestionable leader of the Spanish attacks, Iniesta controlled the midfield with Sergio Busquets and Xavi.
Andrea Pirlo: Known as "Pirlinho," the Italian playmaker missed two games due to injury, but his exceptional vision on the field was noticeable.
Paulinho: Formerly playing in Lithuania, the midfielder was a key player in the Brazilian squad, contributing with 2 goals in the tournament.
Neymar: Undoubtedly the best player of the tournament, Neymar scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists for his teammates. He was a relentless force in the attacking line for Brazil.
Edinson Cavani: The Uruguayan forward started off slow in the tournament but later scored crucial goals, including in the fight for third place.
Fred: The last player of the symbolic 'eleven,' Fred scored 5 goals in the tournament, with a significant contribution to Brazil's victory in the final.
Tournament coach: Luiz Felipe Scolari. The 64-year-old coach took over the Brazilian national team in November 2012 and successfully prepared them for the upcoming 2014 World Cup, leading them to victory in the Confederations Cup.
