The 2009

South American Youth Championship The South American Youth Football Championship, also known as U-20 South American Championship and es, Torneo Juventudes de América, "Campeonato Sudamericano Sub 20" or pt, Juventude da América (English: "America's Youth") is a South American f ...

(Sudamericano sub-20) was a football competition for national teams U-20 who are associated with the football federation

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. It was the 24th time the tournament was held and took place in Venezuela from January 19 to February 8. It also served as qualification for the

2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup The 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup was the 17th edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October 2009. The tournament was initially going to take place between 10 and 31 July. However, the 2009 FIFA Confedera ...

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won the tournament, becoming champions for the tenth time. The tournament was initially hosted in Peru, however following FIFA sanctions over Peruvian Government's investigation of the FPF's corruption, it was moved to Venezuela.

Teams

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Squads

First Group Stage

Group A

(*) Colombia qualified to the following round after winning a coin toss

Match schedule

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Group B

Match schedule

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Final Group

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Winners

Goal scorers

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* Robin Ramírez * Hernán Pérez *

Abel Hernández Abel Mathías Hernández Platero (born 8 August 1990) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liga MX club Atlético San Luis. Hernández began his career with Central Español and Peñarol, and spent five-and-a-hal ...

;4 goals *

Eduardo Salvio Eduardo Antonio Salvio (born 13 July 1990) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liga MX club UNAM. Salvio started his career with Lanús in 2008. After moving to Europe in 2010, he won two UEFA Europa League, wit ...

Federico Santander Federico Javier Santander Mereles (born 4 June 1991) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Italian club Reggina and the Paraguay national team. Club career Early career Santander started in the youth divisions o ...

;3 goals *

Douglas Costa Douglas Costa de Souza (born 14 September 1990) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy. He is known for his dribbling skills, speed, acceleration, and crossing ability. Costa s ...

* Mauricio Gómez * Hernán Pertúz * Nicolás Lodeiro * Jonathan Urretavizcaya * Santiago García *

Salomón Rondón José Salomón Rondón Giménez (; born 16 September 1989) is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Venezuela national team, and is currently a free agent. After starting out at Aragua, he went on to spend most o ...

;2 goals *

Jonathan Cristaldo Jonatan Ezequiel Cristaldo (born 5 March 1989), nicknamed "Churry", is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for Newell's Old Boys in the Argentine Primera División. Club career Cristaldo made his debut for Vélez Sárs ...

Alan Kardec Alan Kardec de Souza Pereira Júnior (born January 12, 1989), known as Alan Kardec, is a Brazilian professional football player who plays for Atlético Mineiro as a striker. He is named after the systematizer of Spiritism, Allan Kardec. Cl ...

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* Maylson * Marco Perez * Joao Rojas * Aldo Andrés Paniagua * Juan José Barros * Yonathan Del Valle ;1 goal *

Leandro Velázquez Leandro Sebastián Velázquez (born 10 May 1989) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Malaysia Super League club Johor Darul Ta'zim. Career Club career Velázquez made his league debut for Vélez ...

* Marcelo Benítez * Cristian Gaitán * Iván Bella * Jehanamed Castedo * Nicolás Darío Tudor * Tales * Dentinho *

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* Boris Sagredo *

Charles Aránguiz Charles Mariano Aránguiz Sandoval (; born 17 April 1989) is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and the Chile national team. With his former club Universidad de Chile, Aránguiz was ...

Yamith Cuesta Yamith Cuesta (born April 17, 1989, in Turbo) is a Colombian footballer. Career Club Cuesta made his debut in the Colombian First Division with Bogota club Santa Fe in 2007, playing 24 matches and scoring two goals. In 2008, he joined Expreso ...

Cristian Nazarith Cristian Nazarit Truque (born August 13, 1990) is a Colombian former professional footballer who last played for Qatari Club Al Ahli. Career Club Nazarit began his career in the youth ranks of América de Cali. In 2008, he moved to Independien ...

* Elkin Blanco * Sherman Cárdenas * Juan Luis Anangonó *

Jefferson Pinto Jefferson David Pinto Quiróz (born March 23, 1990) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Emelec in Serie A de Ecuador. Club career He came from Emelec's youth system and he is believed to be one of the most prom ...

* Gustavo Cristaldo *

Celso Ortiz Celso Fabián Ortiz Gamarra (born 26 January 1989), commonly known as Celso Ortiz, is a Paraguayan professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Liga MX club Monterrey and the Paraguay national team. Career On 26 August 20 ...

* Luis Trujillo * Tabaré Viudez *

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* Leandro Cabrera * Marcelo Andrés Silva * Maximiliano Córdoba *

Matías Aguirregaray Matías Aguirregaray Guruceaga (born 1 April 1989) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a defender for Uruguayan Primera División club Peñarol. His nickname is ''"El Vasquito"''. He also holds a Spanish passport, allowing him ...

;1 goal cont. * Jonathan Charquero * Louis Ángelo Peña * Carlos Enrique Fernández * Pablo Camacho *

José Manuel Velázquez José Manuel "Sema" Velázquez Rodríguez, (born 8 September 1990) is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga Portugal 2 club Santa Clara and the Venezuela national team. Club career Velázquez started his ...

* Rafael Acosta ;own goals *

(from Venezuela)

Qualified for the
2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup The 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup was the 17th edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October 2009. The tournament was initially going to take place between 10 and 31 July. However, the 2009 FIFA Confedera ...

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Uruguay Uruguay (; ), officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay ( es, República Oriental del Uruguay), is a country in South America. It shares borders with Argentina to its west and southwest and Brazil to its north and northeast; while bordering ...

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Teams

Squads

First Group Stage

Group A

Match schedule

Group B

Match schedule

Final Group

Winners

Goal scorers

Qualified for the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup The 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup was the 17th edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October 2009. The tournament was initially going to take place between 10 and 31 July. However, the 2009 FIFA Confedera ...

See also

Qualified for the
2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup The 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup was the 17th edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October 2009. The tournament was initially going to take place between 10 and 31 July. However, the 2009 FIFA Confedera ...