Best 15Uruguayof the 2020s

Uruguay's outstanding all-action midfielder of the decade, combining elite athleticism, ball progression, long-range shooting and tactical versatility; started all three matches at the 2022 World Cup.

One of the decade's highest-quality Uruguayan defenders, renowned for recovery pace, strength and one-on-one dominance; selected for the 2022 squad despite an injury that prevented him from playing.

A technically refined and tactically intelligent midfielder who was central to Uruguay's buildup and defensive transitions throughout the 2022 World Cup group stage.

Although past his physical peak, Suárez remained Uruguay's iconic forward and creative focal point, contributing an assist in the decisive 2022 World Cup victory over Ghana.

The leading Uruguayan attacker of the new generation, offering exceptional speed, direct running and penalty-area threat; played in all three matches at the 2022 World Cup.

Uruguay's leading established centre-back in the early 2020s, bringing aerial power, aggression and extensive elite-level experience to the 2022 World Cup defense.

Uruguay's most gifted creative attacking midfielder at the tournament and scorer of both goals in the 2-0 victory over Ghana, despite receiving limited minutes earlier in the group.

Selected for the 2022 World Cup as an emerging midfielder and subsequently developed into one of Uruguay's most important ball-winning players of the decade.

A veteran striker still valued for intelligent movement, aerial ability, pressing and finishing; appeared in every Uruguay match at the 2022 World Cup.

Won the starting goalkeeper role for the 2022 World Cup and kept two clean sheets in three matches, conceding only twice during Uruguay's group-stage campaign.

A dependable two-way left-back who started twice at the 2022 World Cup and became a prominent member of Uruguay's defense during the decade.

Uruguay's starting right winger in all three games at the 2022 World Cup, providing width, acceleration, close control and direct attacking play.

A trusted and tactically disciplined midfielder who started Uruguay's opening two matches at the 2022 World Cup and offered strength, aerial ability and positional balance.

An accomplished defensive midfielder whose anticipation, tackling and intensity gave Uruguay an experienced option in the 2022 World Cup squad.

Uruguay's historic captain remained an influential organizer and aerial defender, starting two matches at his fourth World Cup in 2022 despite being in the veteran stage of his career.