Easily the most expensive player the world has ever seen, Neymar’s public and controversial move from Spanish giants Barcelona to Paris Saint Germain rocked the football world and thrust Neymar forward as the most marketable footballer in the world. Once dubbed the successor to Messi, Neymar’s surprise move laid down a serious marker for the Catalonian team.
With constant comparisons being made to one of the all time greats in Pele, Neymar has constantly been battling with some of the toughest and roughest expectations any player has had to deal with. With leading the line for a blossoming Brazil team in front of him, this summer might be the break Neymar has needed.