5 reasons why Neymar is the greatest footballer in the world today

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 16: Neymar of Barcelona prepares for a corner kick during the UEFA Champions League round of 16, second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal FC at Camp Nou on March 16, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain.  (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Neymar signed for Barcelona for £49m in 2013

#4 He’s still young

BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 04:  Lionel Messi (R) of FC Barcelona celebrates with his teammate Neymar Santos Jr after scoring his team's second goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club at Camp Nou  stadium on February 4, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain.  (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
At the age of 25, Neymar literally has seven more years at the top level of world football

At the age of 25, Neymar literally has seven more years at the top level of world football. It’s scary to think that the Brazilian hasn’t even reached the peak of his playing ability yet. He’s considerably younger than Messi and Ronaldo and he’s already outperforming them, imagine what he’ll be doing in three years’ time.

Whilst carrying a whole nation on his back, Neymar has had to mature at a young early age. Can you believe at the tender age of 25, Neymar is already the 4th all-time leading scorer for Brazil, he stands only 25 goals behind the iconic Pele.

For him to be cemented as the greatest South American player ever, Neymar must lead his country to World Cup glory in 2018.

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