Paulinho, Helinho, Brunetta Headline Champions Cup Best XI

These 11 players stood out the most in their respective positions.

MIAMI – The 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup concluded with Deportivo Toluca FC defeating Tigres UANL on penalty kicks in the Final.

There were many excellent individual performances, yet these 11 players stood out the most in their respective positions.

Goalkeeper

Luis Manuel García, Deportivo Toluca FC - The goalkeeper was stellar throughout the tournament and rose to the equation in the Final, making two saves in the penalty kick shootout to help deliver the title.

Defenders

Ryan Porteous, Los Angeles FC - The centerpiece of the LAFC back line with 15 tackles and 11 interceptions along with 365 passes completed.

Joaquim, Tigres UANL - The Brazilian netted three goals, including a late equalizer in the Final, completing 302 passes over 527 minutes recorded over six matches.

Jesús Gallardo, Deportivo Toluca FC - Gallardo delivered on both ends as he scored three goals and had an assist over five matches, while also tallying 11 tackles and eight interceptions.

Midfielders

Nicolás Castro, Deportivo Toluca FC - Castro played a big role in the attack for the champions, with a goal, assist and seven shots on target.

Mathieu Choinère, Los Angeles FC - Choinère played eight matches and finished with an astounding 423 passes to go along with a pair of assists.

David Martínez, Los Angeles FC - The 20-year-old Venezuelan showed out in the tournament with four goals for LAFC to take the Young Player Award, presented by Aramco.

Juan Brunetta, Tigres UANL - The versatile midfielder recorded a goal and three assists over 665 minutes played.

Helinho, Deportivo Toluca FC - Helinho was a vital part of Toluca’s strong tournament with two goals, an assist and 12 shots on target.

Forwards

Paulinho, Deportivo Toluca FC - Paulinho was the standout player of the tournament, winning the Best Player Award, presented by Scotiabank, and the Top Scorer Award, presented by Aramco, with eight goals for the champions.

Gabriel Pec, LA Galaxy - The Brazilian was a force in the Galaxy’s offense, finishing as the second-highest scorer of the tournament with six goals.