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<p><strong>Venezuela</strong> will be taking part in their 20th <strong>Copa America</strong> when they land in the USA in June.</p><p>The Copa America tournament was referred to as the South American Championship until 1967. Venezuela made its debut in the final edition of the old format.</p><p>From 1975 to 2004, Venezuela did not secure a victory in twelve consecutive participations. They have never managed to reach the top three; their most successful performance came in 2011 when they were defeated in the semi-finals.</p><p><strong>GOAL</strong> takes you through the list of players who could don the jersey and represent Venezuela in South America's most prestigious football competition.</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

Venezuela Copa America 2024 squad: Which Vinotinto players are going to the USA?

<p><strong>Rafael Romo</strong> is the most experienced goalkeeper available at the team's disposal as they head to the Copa America in June. <strong>Alain Baroja</strong>, who is also 34 years old, is a capable second-choice keeper with over 10 caps to his name.</p><table><thead><tr><th>Name</th><th>Club</th></tr><tr><td>Rafael Romo</td><td>Universidad Católica</td></tr><tr><td>Alain Baroja</td><td>Always Ready</td></tr><tr><td>Joel Graterol</td><td>América de Cali</td></tr><tr><td>José Contreras</td><td>Águilas Doradas</td></tr></thead></table>

GOALKEEPERS

<p><strong>Wilker Angel </strong>and <strong>Yordan Osorio</strong> are expected to be the first-choice centre-back pairing for Venezuela at the Copa America. <strong>Alexander Gonzalez </strong>and<strong> Miguel Navarro</strong> will be competing for spots in both the flanks in the defensive third.</p><p><strong>Nahuel Ferraresi </strong>and<strong> Christian Makoun</strong> will also be looking forward to competing for spots in the first team.</p><table><thead><tr><th>Name</th><th>Club</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Alexander González</td><td>Emelec</td></tr><tr><td>Wilker Ángel</td><td>Criciúma</td></tr><tr><td>Yordan Osorio</td><td>Parma</td></tr><tr><td>Nahuel Ferraresi</td><td>São Paulo</td></tr><tr><td>Miguel Navarro</td><td>Talleres</td></tr><tr><td>Christian Makoun</td><td>Famagusta</td></tr><tr><td>Jon Aramburu</td><td>Real Sociedad</td></tr><tr><td>Teo Quintero</td><td>Deinze</td></tr><tr><td>Renne Rivas</td><td>Caracas</td></tr><tr><td>Carlos Vivas</td><td>Deportivo Táchira</td></tr></tbody></table>

DEFENDERS

<p>The experienced Santos midfielder <strong>Tomas Rincon</strong> is likely to be the most senior member of the Venezuela squad at the Copa America with over 125 caps to his name already. <strong>Romulo Otero, Darwin Machis, Jhon Murillo </strong>and<strong> Jefferson Savarino</strong> will be up there in the pecking order when considering the selection for the midfield.</p><table><thead><tr><th>Name</th><th>Club</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Tomás Rincón</td><td>Santos</td></tr><tr><td>Rómulo Otero</td><td>Santos</td></tr><tr><td>Darwin Machís</td><td>Cádiz</td></tr><tr><td>Jhon Murillo</td><td>Atlas</td></tr><tr><td>Jefferson Savarino</td><td>Botafogo</td></tr><tr><td>Cristian Cásseres</td><td>Toulouse</td></tr><tr><td>José Martínez</td><td>Philadelphia Union</td></tr><tr><td>Edson Castillo</td><td>Kaizer Chiefs</td></tr><tr><td>Daniel Pereira</td><td>Austin FC</td></tr><tr><td>Teiasco Segovia</td><td>Casa Pia</td></tr><tr><td>Kervin Andrade</td><td>Fortaleza</td></tr><tr><td>Jesús Bueno</td><td>Philadelphia Union</td></tr><tr><td>Matías Lacava</td><td>Vizela</td></tr><tr><td>Bryant Ortega</td><td>Caracas</td></tr></tbody></table>

MIDFIELDERS

<p>With more than 40 goals in over 100 appearances, <strong>Salomon Rondon</strong> is the go-to player for goals in the final third for Venezuela. He will be one of the first names on the team sheet in June.</p><p>While there is the backup option of <strong>Josef Martinez</strong> available, the likes of <strong>Sergio Cordova, Jan Hurtado </strong>and <strong>Jovanny Bolivar</strong> are between the ages of 20 and 26 and will be competing for first opportunities.</p><table><thead><tr><th>Name</th><th>Club</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Salomón Rondón</td><td>Pachuca</td></tr><tr><td>Sergio Córdova</td><td>Sochi</td></tr><tr><td>Jan Hurtado</td><td>LDU Quito</td></tr><tr><td>Jhonder Cádiz</td><td>Famalicão</td></tr><tr><td>Jovanny Bolívar</td><td>Huesca</td></tr><tr><td>Josef Martinez</td><td>Montreal</td></tr></tbody></table>

FORWARDS

<p>Fernando Batita will expect to have <strong>Romo</strong> in goal, behind a defence featuring the likes of <strong>Gonzalez, Angel, Osorio </strong>and<strong> Navarro.</strong></p><p><strong>Herrera, Savarino, Moreno</strong> and the experienced <strong>Rincon</strong> will hope to be the midfield lineup whereas <strong>Rondon </strong>and <strong>Cordova</strong> will compete for places in the final third.</p><p><em><strong>Venezuela XI (4-4-2)</strong></em><strong>:</strong> Romo; Gonzalez, Osorio, Angel, Navarro; Savarino, Herrera, Moreno, Rincon; Cordova, Rondon.</p>

EXPECTED XI

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