Lasting Legacy of Neymar: A Look at the Influence on History
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.
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'.
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.
2023: Dimming Star
In 2023, Spanish publication Marca noted that Neymar's star was dimming due to a seemingly endless string of injuries.
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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