Why Should Neymar Jr. Be Considered One Of This Generation's Greatest Players?
Neymar is a gifted and versatile footballer who has contributed significantly to his country and the clubs for which he has played.
Here are some of his numbers, which show why he is one of the best footballers of his generation.
1. World stage (overall statistics):
Neymar Jr has appeared in 116 games for Brazil, scoring 70 goals (the second-most in the country's history) and assisting 50 times (1st in the list of players from Brazil with assists for their country). It brings his total goal/assist total to 120 in 116 games.
2. International Tournaments of Excellence:
During the 2013 Confederations Cup, Neymar appeared in five games, scoring four goals (third in the tournament's goalscoring list), assisting three times (first in the list of players with the most assists), and winning four man of the match awards (which he had the most in the tournament). He was also the winner of the Golden Ball and the Bronze Boot.
Neymar, who is 22 years old, was instrumental in Brazil's World Cup victory, scoring critical goals against Italy and Spain.
3. The 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Neymar Jr played five games at the 2014 World Cup, scoring four goals (third in the tournament), one assist, and two man of the match accolades (ranked fourth in the tournament). He was a member of the FIFA World Cup team.
A young Neymar, dubbed "Brazil's poster boy," delivered on the big stage, carrying the weight of the entire country on his shoulders.
Copa America 2021 is the fourth edition of the tournament.
Neymar scored two goals, had three assists (second in the tournament), three man of the match awards (second in the tournament), generated nine huge opportunities (first in the tournament), and 3.7 important passes per game during the Copa America in 2021. (first in the tournament).
Neymar was quietly one of the tournament's top players.
5. Other facts and figures about Brazil
Neymar's World Cup career included 10 appearances, six goals, three assists, and three goals/assists in the knockout stages.
6. In comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, he has a better international record.
Neymar has a goal/assist ratio of 1.03 per game, Lionel Messi has a goal/assist ratio of 0.80, and Cristiano Ronaldo has a goal/assist ratio of 0.79.
7. Overall performance in the UEFA Champions League:
Neymar Jr has 74 games under his belt, scoring 41 goals and assisting on 27 occasions. He averages 0.93 goals and assists per game.
8. Neymar's best season in the UEFA Champions League.
The 2014/2015 season, in my opinion, was Neymar's best UEFA Champions League campaign. He appeared in 12 games and scored ten goals (joint top-scorer). He scored three goals against Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals, three goals against Bayern Munich in the semifinals, and one goal against Juventus in the final. He was a member of the team that won the Champions League.
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