Copa América records and statistics

This is a list of records and statistics of the Copa América, including from when it was called the South American Championship (1916–1975).

Cumulative top four results for both South American Championships and Copa América.

In this ranking 3 points are awarded for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss.

As per statistical convention in football, matches decided in extra time are counted as wins and losses, while matches decided by penalty shoot-outs are counted as draws.

Note: Carlos Valderrama (1987) was the first player to officially win the best player of the tournament award.Data published by Copa América's official website.

Argentine midfielder Norberto Méndez is the joint all-time top scorer in Copa América history, with a 17-goal tally.
Brazilian Zizinho, Flamengo’s player, is the joint all-time top scorer in Copa América history with 17 goals in total.
Brazilian Zizinho scored a joint-record 17 goals in Copa América history.
Argentine Lionel Messi has the record for most matches played (39) and for most assists made (18) in Copa América history.
Uruguayan Ángel Romano won the tournament a record six times.