5 amazing stats that prove PSG's Neymar is too good for Ligue 1

#3 Neymar creates a chance with every 18th pass

Neymar's passes not only create chances but also enthrall the crowd

Despite Neymar's natural tendency to go on a few solo runs that have become commonplace in his career (he did win a Puskas Award with a mazy run at Santos after all), he does still look for teammates in better positions.

Playing predominantly on the left, it is no wonder then that the majority of PSG's attacks come from the left flank. 39% of PSG's attacks come from Neymar's side of the pitch.

In 15 games, the Brazilian forward has made 56 key passes. In a team that is overflowing with talent that can share the burden in attack, the fact that he can come up with such numbers is astonishing.

PSG attacks through Neymar nearly 40% of the time

The only player with more key passes is Marseille's Dimitri Payet (58 key passes). However, the French midfielder has played 16 games and is undoubtedly the star of his team.

Payet also plays in midfield - in the hole behind the striker - so it gives him the opportunity to create more. Out on the left, Neymar's options are automatically halved as he can only pass to the right compared to Payet. He needs to drift in if he to create more passing options.