Top five best footballers from Bolivia in the world currently

Most of these guys play in the European leg.

It’s the days of struggle for Bolivia national football team, but not before in the 1990s, the country was rising to great heights. La Verde is currently ranked 84 in the FIFA World Rankings but once reached the 18th position in July 1997.

The Greens have to date appeared in three World Cups (1930,1950 & 1914) and 28 Copa America tournaments. They had also qualified once for the FIFA Confederations Cup in 1999. The nation has even clinched the coveted Copa America trophy once in 1963.

This team is currently managed by Antonio Carlos Zago and captained by Ponte Preta’s defender Luis Haquin. Let’s delve into the best five players from Bolivia’s present squad, who can make the nation’s football rise to better heights again:

Top five best players from Bolivia currently

5. Boris Cespedes

The 29-year-old defensive midfielder plays for Swiss club Yverdon Sport. He has spent his entire club career in Switzerland, playing for Servette FC for a major period of time. His 2023-24 season went superb in the Super League, where he played in 36 games, scoring six goals and assisting one.

He started playing for Bolivia in 2020, after representing Switzerland in the junior levels from 2010-2013. For Bolivia, he has played 13 games to date, scoring one goal.

4. Marcelo Suarez

The young 1.78m defender has shined in the minimal chance he got in the senior levels of club football in Bolivia. Aged 22, he mainly plays as a centre-back & can also be placed as a left-back.

If he receives proper guidance, he can shine further in popular leagues around the world with his defensive skills & tackling attributes. The player has represented Bolivia in U21 team & has already played six games for the senior side.

3. Ramiro Vaca

The 24-year-old CAM hails superior skills & pace compared to his teammates. Vaca is equally effective as an LW & CM. The 1.77m midfielder has majorly played for Bolivian clubs, except once when he went to Belgium’s second division for a year.

Vaca hails a high goal-participation rate for his club & Bolivians expect him to act as a pivot to their on-field team. The No. 10 has even represented Bolivia on 27 occasions.

2. Diego Medina

Medina is undoubtedly one of Bolivia’s most crucial men at the back in the present squad. The 22-year-old right-back performs important responsibilities for both club and country whenever given a chance.

His electric pace, composure, and tough defensive skills are highly valued. He wears No. 2 for his club Always Ready & No. 3 for the national team. His ability to play in all sections of the defense is a huge plus for the team.

1. Roberto Fernandez

The 24-year-old left-back holds the highest value in Bolivia football team. He is the best man in defense for Bolivia. Besides performing his defensive duties efficiently, Roberto knows to cater the forward line with goal-scoring chances, assists & also score goals when given a chance.

He plays an integral part in his club Baltika & the national team. This season he played in 40 games for his club & has represented his country in 34 matches since his arrival in the national team.

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