'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
#3 Lucas Paqueta
Lucas Paqueta is another Brazil star rising with Selecao on the back of Neymar. The attacking midfielder was brought to Europe from Flamengo before enduring a difficult spell at AC Milan and getting sold in a cut-price deal to Olympique Lyonnais.
The 24-year-old rediscovered his brilliant best in France and has impressed when called upon by Brazil. He scored the goal that sent Brazil to the 2022 FIFA World Cup from a Neymar assist in what was his 27th cap for his country.
A top-level performer, Paqueta has quickly made himself a fans' favorite in Brazil with his impressive showings for the national team. His goalscoring and creative ability are two qualities that have endeared him to Brazil fans. His performance with the national team has seen him be tipped as one of the team's next leaders after Neymar.
#2 Richarlison
Another player who has been tipped as a possible replacement for Neymar with Brazil is Richarlison. The Everton forward has been an impressive performer in the English Premier League since he first came into the league as a Watford player.
The 24-year-old is capable of operating across the frontline and has distinguished himself as a terrific goalscorer who is able to score a variety of goals. Richarlison is one player who has regularly played alongside Neymar for Brazil, having made 32 appearances for Selecao since 2018. He has scored 10 goals for his country already.
He also led the line for Brazil's U-23 side at the Tokyo Olympics and scored five goals in six matches. Coincidentally, Brazil claimed gold five years after Neymar won gold in the same tournament. Richarlison's adaptability and goalscoring ability make him a sure pick as one to look out for in the coming years.
#1 Vinicius Jr
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is another who has been branded the "next Neymar" by football fans in Brazil. The 21-year-old has reached a new level under Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid this season after adding clinical finishing to his game.
Vinicius Jr was already quite similar to Neymar with his ability to utilize outrageous skills and flicks before and has now added impressive finishing to his game.
The youngster has hardly had a look-in with the Brazil national team because he occupies the same position as Neymar. Understandably, dislodging Neymar from the national team is quite impossible at the moment but not improbable in the future.
Vinicius has played only eight times for Brazil and is yet to open his goalscoring account. The Real Madrid star will surely play a very important role for Brazil in the years to come.
