Can Neymar Reach Pele’s Heights?

Can Neymar Reach Pele’s Heights?

Neymar is currently one of the best players in the world together with world class players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. However, it seems like the 26 year old Brazilian is not getting the recognition that he deserves as he is a rather different player than both the Portuguese and the Argentine and because of this people think he is not on their level.

This is because his style of play is quite different to that of the two Ballon d’Or winners and if you had to compare him to some of the greats then it would had to be Pele. And if you become as good as Pele you have basically become better than Ronaldo or Messi.

Many people have seen the similarities of the legendary Brazilian and his much younger version for some time now, but Neymar has so far failed to replicate Pele’s magnificence. This is bound to change though, as the young Brazilian still has close to a decade of top quality football at his disposal and an abundance of talent.

This means that he will almost definitely win consecutive Ballon d’Ors in the future and win everything that can be won over and over again. You can get very good odds for him winning the Ballon d’Or next year and if you think that he is bound to have his first world class season next year you can get some good odds for that. Increase excitement by also placing a bet that he will win PSG the Champions League if you are even more sure that his time will come like we are. Let us break down for you why we are so confident about the supremely talented Brazilian.

The Most Naturally Gifted Player

Neymar is the most naturally gifted player currently in world football and that is a fact. He has that arsenal of trickery which is characteristic of the street football which is played in Sao Paolo and another player who was just like him was none other than Pele.

Both of them have kept that street side of football in their style of play and have further complemented it by adding the discipline which is prevalent in modern football and the poise and technique which comes naturally to all Brazilian footballers.

Has A Winner’s Mentality

It has not gone unnoticed to many people that once Neymar joined PSG he started showing fits of rage and he started throwing tantrums when things didn’t go his way. This was said to be immature behavior and many people lambasted him for arguing with team mates and opposition players.

This mean streak is not necessarily a bad thing if Neymar manages to control it and put it to better use. It has also been known that Pele wasn’t immune to behavior such as this, especially when it came to appearing in less than flattering headlines. Controlling this side of his personality and using it to motivate himself will do Neymar a world of good and propel him to the heights of his icon.

Sources: fifa.com / skysports.com