Best Goals In The Football History By Neymar
Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr. is widely considered the best player in the world in the current generation. The 31-year-old is set to add to his goal-scoring record with 79 international goals and 360 club goals. Neymar has always been considered the third behind Messi and Ronaldo. He has been phenomenal and would have surely won a Ballon d'Or if not for Messi and Ronaldo's era. Neymar has become the all-time leading goalscorer of the Brazil national football team, surpassing Pele with 79 goals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Neymar has scored over 100 goals for three different clubs: Santos, Barcelona, and PSG, totalling 359 goals. Despite Football transfer news of Neymar, the Al Hilal forward had just moved to the Saudi Pro League from PSG when he suffered the injury and has not yet returned to action. In this blog, we take a look at the four greatest goals scored by Neymar.
A look at the top 4 Neymar Jr. goals of all time
1. Neymar's gold-medal-winning goal at the Rio 2016 Olympics
Neymar Jr. and his team had a disappointing start to their Olympic campaign, with goalless draws against South Africa and Iraq in Brasilia. With the backing of their supporters, the Auriverde finally found their form slowly. In the semi-final against Honduras, the Brazilian superstar scored the fastest goal in Olympic history just 14 seconds into the game. He then completed a 6-0 victory by converting a penalty. The Olympic final took place at the Maracana in Rio in front of a packed crowd of 63,000. Brazil faced Germany, hoping to erase the memories of their World Cup defeat against the same opponents in 2014.
Neymar set them on course to end his country's long wait for Olympic gold in the 2016 Summer Olympics with another exceptional free-kick, only for the Germans to equalize in the second half. The match went down to penalties, which would decide the winner of the gold medal. Both teams successfully converted their first four penalty kicks before Nils Petersen missed Germany's fifth kick. Neymar stepped up to take the most crucial penalty of his career. Calm and collected, he smoothly slotted the ball into the net, then dropped to his knees in tears.
2. Santos vs. Flamengo, 2011 Brasileiro Serie A
The Santos vs. Flamengo goal is Neymar's greatest goal, winning the third edition of the Puskás Award for Santos. The Brazilian received the accolade for his incredible goal against Flamengo in 2011. Neymar initiated his run towards the goal with a clean drag-back, evading two defenders on the touchline. Then, as he advanced inwards, the forward executed a one-two with a teammate before dribbling towards the box.
When he reached the penalty area, the Santos star performed a skilful ball roll with his right foot. Then, he flicked the ball around another opponent using his left foot. With only the goalie to beat, Neymar calmly placed the ball into the net, ignoring pressure from a sliding defender. This outrageous goal showed Neymar's outstanding skills, agility, speed, composure, and scoring ability. Unfortunately, one of his greatest goals went in vain as Neymar and his Santos side lost 5-4 on the day.
3. Barcelona vs. Villarreal, 2015/16 La Liga
Neymar Jr. scored one of Barcelona's greatest-ever goals in November 2015. Passionate Football fans will never forget this top-class goal from Neymar's days at FC Barcelona. The Brazilian superstar, who was considered the best player in the world, dazzled football fans globally with a stunning display of skill during the 2015/16 season. After receiving the ball from Luis Suárez, the Brazilian superstar swiftly controlled the ball with his chest before executing his skills.
Neymar executed a "sombrero flick", flicking the ball over his and the defender's head, then swiftly twirled to meet the ball before drilling the ball home on the volley under Alphonse Areola. Camp Nou had witnessed one of the most exceptional and distinctive goals of Neymar's career. This finish secured a 3-0 victory for the Catalan giants, helping them reclaim the top spot in the La Liga table, where they would remain to secure back-to-back titles.
4. Brazil vs. Japan, 2013 Confederations Cup
Neymar has become the all-time leading goalscorer for the Brazil national football team, with 79 goals in 125 appearances. Pele held the record for most goals for Brazil after retiring in 1971, scoring 77 goals in 92 caps. Pele and Neymar are the only two players in the Selecao's history to surpass the 70-goal mark for their nation. Only two other players have surpassed the 50-goal mark for Brazil, with Ronaldo and Romario scoring 62 and 55 goals, respectively.
Talking about Football news, Neymar scored a peach of a goal in the Confederations Cup in 2013. The 5-time World Cup champions began the tournament against Japan, and Neymar scored within three minutes. Brazil's number 10 showed no hesitation as he unleashed a spectacular half-volley. By cutting across the ball to provide just a hint of backspin, Neymar's shot sliced through the air and found the top-right corner. The keeper had no chance. One of Neymar's greatest goals ever scored for the Selecao also provided lift-off for the entire tournament. It was the opening goal of the 2013 Confederations Cup, with Brazil going on to defeat Japan 3-0.
