Lasting Legacy of Neymar: A Look at the Influence on History

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A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Neymar across different fields.

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, known as Neymar, is a Brazilian professional footballer renowned for his skill, dribbling, playmaking, and finishing. He currently plays as a left winger, attacking midfielder or forward for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A team Santos, whom he captains, and the Brazil national team. He is considered one of the best players of his generation and is Brazil's all-time top goalscorer.

1963: Santos' Copa Libertadores Triumph with Pelé

In 1963, Santos won the Copa Libertadores with Pelé playing for the club. This was mentioned as a point of reference when Santos won the Copa Libertadores again in 2011 with Neymar.

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February 2013: Time magazine cover: 'The Next Pelé'

In February 2013, Neymar was on the cover of Time magazine with the title 'The Next Pelé'.

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2013: Ronaldinho tips Neymar to become best player

In 2013, Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho stated that Neymar will become the best player in the world in the next two or three seasons.

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2023: Dimming Star

In 2023, Spanish publication Marca noted that Neymar's star was dimming due to a seemingly endless string of injuries.

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2023: 'Prince who never became King'

In 2023, after his move to Saudi Arabia, Neymar was dubbed the 'Prince who never became King' by various media outlets.

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