Brazilian football great Cafu believes that his compatriot Neymar has already surpassed Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to technical abilities.
Neymar had to settle for third place at the 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or awards behind Messi and Ronaldo, but Cafu nonetheless said his fellow countryman is already at a higher level than the illustrious duo in one area of his game.
“Looking at his technical skills, I would say Neymar is stronger than Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo right now,” Cafu was quoted as saying by goal.com on Wednesday.
Neymar was part of the Barcelona team that sealed an unprecedented second continental treble of La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League titles last season.
Though he hasn’t experienced the same success with Brazil’s national team, with whom his World Cup, Olympics and two Copa America campaigns have ended without silverware.
But Cafu, who has appeared in three World Cups and won two of them – 1994 and 2002, is adamant that Neymar is the Selecao’s undisputed star, although he has stressed the Barcelona man cannot do it all on his own.
“Neymar is the best Brazilian out there. He is on another level to the other Brazilians. But Brazil need a united team more than anything else. Only a united team can guarantee a strong Selecao,” the 45-year-old said.
Source : bdnews24
