The debate over who is the greatest of all time (GOAT) in soccer has been raging for years, with many fans claiming it is either Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, or Neymar. While Neymar has never quite been part of the GOAT debate, his career record at 700 matches is truly remarkable. After 700 games, Neymar has more assists than Messi had and more goal contributions than Ronaldo at the same point in his career.

Neymar has scored 498 goals and assisted on 246 more, for a total of 744 goal contributions. Messi had 476 goals and 211 assists at the same point in his career, for a total of 687 goal contributions. Ronaldo had 482 goals and 156 assists at the same point in his career, for a total of 638 goal contributions. This shows that Neymar has been more productive than both Messi and Ronaldo at the same stage in their respective careers.

Neymar has also been incredibly consistent throughout his career. He has scored or assisted on a goal in every 0.8 games, which is the best ratio of any player in the world. Messi has a ratio of 1.1, while Ronaldo has a ratio of 1.2. This shows that Neymar is more reliable than both Messi and Ronaldo when it comes to producing goals and assists.

Neymar has also been incredibly successful at club level. He has won four league titles, three Copa Libertadores, two Champions League titles, and one Club World Cup. He has also been named the best player in the world twice, and was the top scorer in the Champions League in 2017. This shows that Neymar has been incredibly successful at the highest level of club soccer.

Neymar has also been incredibly successful at international level. He has won the Copa America twice, the Olympic gold medal once, and was part of the Brazilian team that won the Confederations Cup in 2013. He has also been named the best player in the world twice, and was the top scorer in the Confederations Cup in 2013. This shows that Neymar has been incredibly successful at the highest level of international soccer.

Finally, Neymar has been incredibly successful in terms of individual awards. He has won the Golden Boot twice, the Golden Ball twice, and the Best Player in the World twice. He has also been named the best player in the Champions League twice, and was the top scorer in the Champions League in 2017. This shows that Neymar has been incredibly successful at the highest level of individual awards.

Overall, Neymar has been incredibly successful throughout his career. He has been more productive than both Messi and Ronaldo at the same stage in their respective careers, he has been incredibly consistent throughout his career, he has been incredibly successful at club level, he has been incredibly successful at international level, and he has been incredibly successful in terms of individual awards. This shows that Neymar is a truly remarkable player and deserves to be part of the GOAT debate. 07-Apr-2023.