Stephano Carrillo was as consistent a goalscorer as they come in the tournament, with eight goals in six games to earn the Top Goal Scorer, presented by Qatar Airways.
Top honors for Mexico duo Alvarez and Carrillo at CMU17
MIAMI, Florida – The 2023 Concacaf Men’s Under-17 Championship in Guatemala has concluded following the 3-1 victory for Mexico over the United States in Sunday’s Final at the Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores in Guatemala City.
There were a number of standout performances over the two-plus weeks at both the individual and collective levels, with the following players and teams earning top distinctions.
Best Player Award, presented by Scotiabank: Gael Alvarez, Mexico
Alvarez was rock solid for Mexico throughout the entire tournament in midfield, starting all seven games for the champions. The 16-year-old collected three assists and scored a pair of goals himself, in the opening 9-0 win versus Curacao and then in the 6-0 Round of 16 victory against Nicaragua.
Top Goal Scorer, presented by Qatar Airways: Stephano Carrillo, Mexico
Carrillo was as consistent a goalscorer as they come in the tournament, with eight goals in six games. He scored three goals in the group stage, including a brace in the opening 9-0 win over Curacao. Carrillo then scored in each of the four knockout round matches, including the crucial opener in the Final.
Best Goalkeeper: Norberto Bedolla, Mexico
Bedolla was just about perfect for El Tricolor, registering five clean sheets in six games, with the lone goal conceded coming in Sunday’s Final.
Fair Player Award: Mexico
