'%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)
On 3rd August 2017, the football world saw the transfer record being broken for the second time in the decade.
Neymar, after playing four seasons for Barcelona, decided to switch his allegiance to Paris Saint Germain in a whopping €222 million deal. An outrageous amount paid for a single player!
The Brazilian is widely regarded as the best player in the world, after heavyweights Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
He has already been tipped by many to break Messi and Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or winning streak, which has continued since 2008.
Neymar is widely known for his efficient dribbling skills. The Brazilian occupies the left wing in a 4-3-3 formation.
His intense energy and good vision enable him to drift inside and score goals as well as create opportunities for teammates. He is regarded as a true phenomenon.
Yet, the Selecao captain has a lot to prove after his world record move to the Parisians.
Playing in the shadow of Lionel Messi has been cited as one of the main reasons why Neymar decided to part ways with the Catalans.
However, it is mandatory for him to chisel out top-quality performances week in week out.
And, while he gives his best for the Parisians, Neymar might as well pay attention to gain a few records under his belt.
Here, we will see the top five records Neymar can and yet has to break for both club and country.
#5: Top scorer in a single season in Ligue 1
It would be a dream debut season for Neymar if he is able to break this Ligue 1 record held by a player for the last 46 years.
The Ligue 1 record for most goals scored in a single Ligue 1 season, is held by Josip Skoblar, who hit 44 for Marseille in 1970-71 season.
The Selecao captain has already dazzled in his six games for PSG, scoring 5 goals and assisting 5 another.
With Neymar already on the road to stamping his authority, this record could be first of the many records he can break in his career.
Also read: 5 reasons why Neymar is the greatest footballer in the world today
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored 38 goals in a season, which is a club record.
But, the current Manchester United forward could see it broken if Neymar does go after Skoblar's record. That would mean two targets in one shot.
As far as the French Ligue is concerned, it certainly isn't on par with the Premier League or La Liga.
The league seems much easier to play in, with less competition available.
Also, the world-class talent at the Parc Des Princes could as well help Neymar in breaking this record faster than we can imagine.
#4: Most assists in a Ligue 1 season
Angel Di Maria currently holds the record for most assists made in a single Ligue 1 season. The Argentine winger grabbed a tally of 18 assists in season 2015-16, after his move from Manchester United.
Morgan Sanson came close to the record after making 14 assists last season for Montpellier HSC and Marseille.
The arrival of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe has signalled intense competition for Angel Di Maria and Julian Draxler.
Di Maria has made 4 appearances this season and has 1 assist under his belt. The Argentine also has to make an appearance in the Champions League.
Neymar, on the other hand, looks sure to get his name on this feat after a flying start to his PSG career.
The Brazilian already has 4 assists in the last 5 league games. With apt finishers like Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani on the squad, Neymar could see most of his creations getting converted into goals this season.
This, in turn, will help him break the record for most assists in a Ligue 1 season.
#3: Scoring in nine consecutive league games
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Vahid Halilhodzic are the only two players who have achieved the feat in Ligue 1. This, by far, looks another challenging record to overcome for Neymar.
The Selecao captain started his Ligue 1 career with goals in two matches but failed to hit the back of the net versus St.Ettien.
Also read: 5 of the best Neymar goals
If Neymar dreams of breaking this one, he has to pay attention to the consistency in hitting the back of the net.
#2: All-time top scorer for Brazil
Brazil is the most celebrated and decorated nation in the history of world football. The 'Black Pearl' Pele remains the all-time top scorer for the Selecao.
Although Brazil has produced extremely talented names like Zico, Ronaldo, Romario, Ronaldinho, and Rivaldo, none of these legends have succeeded in breaking Pele's 77-goal haul in 92 games for Brazil.
Luiz Ronaldo came the closest to this feat with 62 goals in 98 games.
But, Neymar is the only promising talent worthy in the current Brazilian team of surpassing Pele's feat.
The 25-year-old has already netted 52 goals and is only 25 short of the all-time top scorer record.
Unlike many others, Neymar performs equally well for Brazil as well as his club.
Considering his ability to score for the national team with equal intensity, we could see Neymar breaking this record before he calls time on his career.
#1: Scoring a hat-trick in a Champions League Final
This, by far, sounds the most difficult record for the Brazilian to lay his eyes on. Neymar has already won a UEFA Champions League title with Barcelona in 2015. Scoring a hat-trick in a final is a dream, let alone the Champions League final.
No player has been able to score a hat-trick in a UCL final after it was rebranded in 1992.
The likes of Hernan Crespo and Karl-Heinze Riedle have netted only braces; while a hat-trick still awaits the Champions League history books.
Paris Saint-Germain splashed a huge amount of cash to bring Neymar and Mbappe to the Parc Des Princes.
With Champions League as their ultimate aim, the Parisians have a worthy squad and are also being touted as serious contenders for the title.
But, with the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid, reaching the final itself is a tough nut to crack.
If PSG does reach the final this season, Neymar will get a rare ninety minutes to get his name etched in glory.
