Top 10 Must-Watch Players in the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025: Rising Stars and Legendary Talents

By Aniket Kuila

Category: Football

10. Real Gill (Trinidad & Tobago)

A young talent on the rise, Gill's work rate and vision suggest he's one to keep an eye out for as he seeks to push on for Trinidad & Tobago.

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9. Bryan Acosta (Honduras)

Acosta, a seasoned midfielder, offers the leadership and experience to stabilize the Honduran midfield.

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8. Jacob Shaffelburg (Canada)

His speed and ability to put balls in from the flanks make Shaffelburg an important winger with the goal of creating chances for Canada’s forwards.

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7. Alex Roldan (El Salvador)

Roldán provides defensive stability and the ability to join the attack, which is crucial for El Salvador.

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6. Damion Downs (USA)

One to watch, we'll see more of Downs in the midfield while representing his country.

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5. Sebastian Berhalter (USA)

Making his senior debut, Berhalter brings midfield versatility and a solid MLS campaign to the USMNT.

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4. Uriel Antuna (Mexico)

A quick winger who has played in the Olympics and the Gold Cup, Antuna brings creativity and flair to Mexico’s attacking corps.

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3. Ismael Díaz (Panama)

With his hat-trick against Qatar in 2023, Diaz is your Panama forward who has a penchant for big goals.

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2. Henry Martin (Mexico)

Top scorer in Liga MX and Mexico’s talisman striker, Martín, adds an experienced eye for goal to the tournament.

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1. Jonathan David (Canada)

A clinical finisher with pace, Canada’s all-time leading scorer, David, will be leading the line in an attempt to lead Canada to Gold Cup honours.

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