#1 He’s a complete player
As unfortunate as it is, the footballing fraternity simply refuses to recognise Neymar as a complete footballer. This can be pinpointed to his extravagant moves on the pitch, with many unable to look beyond his freestyle mode of playing.
Though the definition of what constitutes a ‘complete footballer’ might vary from person to person, you could argue that Neymar ticks most of these boxes. His deft feet, incredible technical ability, physicality and ability to beat a defender on the turn have already been captured on numerous highlight reels.
Besides this, he also has the ability to shoot with both feet; his goal in the Champions League final against Juventus was a left foot drive. He’s also shown his prowess with free-kicks and heading ability as well.
In his years at Santos and Barcelona, he has developed into one of the most complete and lethal forwards on the planet, with it only being a matter of years before he probably picks up a Ballon d’Or of his own.