#4 His chemistry with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez
Lionel Messi is clearly a notch above every other footballer on the planet, and Luis Suarez has been playing out of skin since moving from Liverpool to Barcelona; so purely on numbers alone, it might be a bit unfair to compare any of the 3 to one another. Each brings a unique playstyle and adds a certain dimension to the team, with their partnership being arguably the most lethal one of the planet.
To those oblivious to the obvious, Neymar plays a vital role in Barcelona’s attacking triumvirate. Maybe initially bought with the view of one day being able to fulfill Messi’s shoes, he has come to his own these past few years.
Contrary to what most believe, Neymar isn’t selfish at all. He created more chances than anyone in Europe’s top 5 leagues last season. His dribbling ability is out of this world too; averaging 4.2 dribbles per game, compared to Lionel Messi’s 3.6 or Riyad Mahrez’s 3.4.
Barcelona’s MSN are clearly very good friends and their chemistry saw them win the treble in 2015. They clearly share the ball among each other, constantly assisting each other’s goals and making space for one another. But unless Neymar gets a proper shot at being No. 1, it is very hard to assuage the stratospheric heights he could achieve.
