Neymar Jr. is undoubtedly one of the greatest footballers of all time. With his incredible dribbling skills, lightning-fast pace, and deadly accuracy, he has taken the football world by storm. Neymar has played for some of the biggest clubs in the world, including Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, and has won numerous accolades for his performances on the pitch.
In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 best performances of Neymar throughout his career.
1. Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain (6-1) – March 8, 2017
Neymar produced one of the greatest comebacks in football history in this game. After losing the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie 4-0 to PSG, Barcelona needed a miracle to progress. And that's exactly what Neymar provided. The Brazilian scored two goals in quick succession before assisting Sergi Roberto's winner in the dying moments of the game. Neymar's performance was simply breathtaking and it will go down as one of the greatest individual performances in football history.
2. Brazil vs Croatia (3-1) – June 12, 2014
Neymar announced himself on the world stage in this game. The 2014 World Cup was held in Brazil, and all eyes were on the host nation's star player. Neymar didn't disappoint, scoring two goals and assisting one as Brazil won their opening game of the tournament. His first goal was a stunning long-range effort that went in off the post, while his second was a composed finish after a mazy dribble. Neymar was named man of the match and he went on to win the Golden Ball award for the best player of the tournament.
3. Barcelona vs Juventus (3-1) – June 6, 2015
Barcelona were looking to win their fifth Champions League title in this game, and they needed a big performance from Neymar. The Brazilian delivered in style, scoring the opening goal of the game with a stunning effort from outside the box. He then assisted the second goal with a perfectly weighted pass to Luis Suarez. Neymar was a constant threat to the Juventus defence throughout the game, and he was named man of the match as Barcelona lifted the trophy.
4. Barcelona vs PSG (5-1) – March 8, 2017
Neymar's heroics in the second leg of the Champions League tie against PSG are well documented, but he also played a key role in the first leg. Barcelona lost 4-0 in Paris, but Neymar was the only player who looked like he could make something happen. He was a constant menace to the PSG defence, and he scored a crucial goal in the dying minutes of the game to give Barcelona a glimmer of hope for the second leg.
5. Brazil vs Spain (3-0) – June 30, 2013
Brazil faced Spain in the final of the Confederations Cup in 2013, and they put in a dominant performance to win the trophy. Neymar was the star of the show, scoring a stunning goal and assisting the other two. His goal was a free-kick that went in off the underside of the crossbar, and it was a perfect example of his dead-ball prowess. Neymar was named man of the match and he announced himself as Brazil's new talisman.
