Published 13:44 IST, September 13th 2024
Neymar Jr.'s Legacy: A Tale of Unfulfilled Potential Across FC Barcelona and PSG
Neymar is regarded by many as the 3rd-best player of his generation after Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi, yet others feel he did not fully realize his potential.
1/6: Neymar made waves with FC Barcelona and was salted to believe that he would win the Ballon D’or one day when he was at FC Barcelona but everything changed in 2017. / Image: AP
2/6: Neymar's transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in August 2017 set the current record at €222 million (£200 million). / Image: AP
3/6: Regular injuries prevented him from reaching his full potential and was never the same after 2020. / Image: AP
4/6: The 33-year-old, currently playing for Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League, has been injured for over a year but is expected to return by the end of this year. / Image: neymarjr.com
5/6: Neymar played 186 games for Barcelona, scoring 105 goals and providing 76 assists during his time with the club. / Image: AP
6/6: After moving to PSG, Neymar has played 173 games, scoring 118 goals and contributing 77 assists for the French club. / Image: AP
Updated 13:44 IST, September 13th 2024