Neymar has enjoyed an excellent first third of the season for Barcelona, with 14 goals from 12 La Liga appearances, while he has also bagged four goals for the Selecao in 2015.
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The Mogi das Cruzes-born ace is on the final three-man short list for this year’s Ballon d’Or, with, unsurprising, Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. “It’s Neymar’s moment, but the others are at the same level”, he told Globo Esporte.
According to the Mirror, van Gaal is keen to begin bringing elite-level talents to Old Trafford, and has added Galactico names Neymar, Ronaldo and Bale to a glittering transfer wishlist. “I think at this moment, Neymar is second best in the world”.
In an interview on Friday with FIFA.com, Xavi said: “I think Leo is the clear favourite now, and he deserves it too for everything he’s achieved at Barcelona”.
Suarez feels he deserves to be there ahead of Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo but Ronaldo’s incredible goal stats season after season and recording breaking and making goals makes him one of the best players in world football.
Neymar is enjoying a remarkable rise, with many suggesting that he should win this year’s award.
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The Brazilian worldwide believes that Lionel Messi should win this year’s Ballon d’Or, narrowly ahead of teammate Neymar – and believes Ronaldo does not warrant his place on the podium.
