#1 Neymar
Just 24 and already one of the world’s best players, Neymar has been wowing football fans and pundits with his mesmerising skills, dribbles and beautiful goals for Barcelona. Considered to be Messi’s long-term heir at Barcelona, Neymar along with Messi and Suarez has formed a devastating attacking partnership plundering and setting up plenty of goals.
The Brazilian is definitely a future Ballon d’Or winner and many legends of the game have tipped him to become one of the greatest footballers of all time. Barcelona legend Rivaldo even went as far as to say that Neymar is Messi’s natural successor:
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“He’s a great player and for sure he will be the best in the world. When Barca signed him I said he was a great player and that he could end up being one of the best in the world, and I think little by little he’s actually doing that,” Rivaldo told Barca TV.
“Today, he has Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in front of him, but Neymar is doing a good job and soon he will be the best player.”
Neymar is the most suited candidate to replicate Messi’s stupendous impact at Barcelona.