The debate about which of the specific football players is stronger than the other will never subside, because the conclusions are always controversial. And yet we will try to figure out who is better: Messi or Neymar.
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| Lionel Messi | Name | Neymar (Neymar da Silva Santos Junior) |
| Argentina | The country | Brazil |
| 06/24/1987 in Rosario | Date and place of birth | 02/05/1992 in Mogi da Cruzis (state of São Paulo) |
| 170 cm, 72 kg | Anthropometrics | 175 cm, 68 kg |
| attack | Amplois | attack |
| Since 2003 - Barcelona (Spain) | Career | 2009-13 - Santos (Sao Paulo); 2013-17 - Barcelona (Spain); since 2017 - Paris Saint-Germain |
- 2008 Olympic champion.
- "Silver" of the world in 2014.
- "Silver" Cups of America 2007, 2015, 2016.
- The best scorer and the best world championship among youth 2005.
- The best football player of Argentina 2005, 2007-13, 2015-17.
- The best young world according to World Soccer 2006-08.
- Winner of the Don Ballon Magazine 2007, 2009, 2010.
- The best football player in Europe France Football 2015.
- In the symbolic team of Argentina of all time.
- In the symbolic team of Europe of the XXI century according to UEFA.
- Spain's best forward of 2009.
- The best player in Spain 2008-11, 2015, 2017.
- The best scored Champions League 2009-12, 2015.
- The best forward and player of the Champions League of 2009.
- The best player of the world championship among clubs in 2009, 2011.
- The Golden Ball 2009 France Football.
- The best football player in the world according to FIFA 2009.
- The best soccer player in the world according to World Soccer 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015.
- The best scorer of the Spanish Championship 2010, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018.
- Winner of the Golden Boot 2010, 2012, 2013, 2017.
- The FIFA Golden Ball 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015.
- The best athlete of Argentina 2011.
- The best athlete in the world according to L'Équipe 2011.
- The best athlete in the world according to La Gazzetta dello Sport 2011.
- The best athlete in the world according to ESPN 2012, 2015.
- The best of the world in 2014.
- Record holder for the number of hits in the final three applicants for the "FIFA Golden Ball" (6).
| Achievements | - Gold of the 2016 Olympics.
- The Silver of the 2012 Olympics.
- Confederations Winner 2013.
- Paulista League Champion (Sao Paulo State Championship) 2010-12.
- Brazil Cup 2010.
- Copa Libertadores 2011.
- Rekopa 2012.
- Champion of Spain 2015, 2016.
- Spanish Cup 2015-17.
- Spanish Super Cup 2013.
- Champions League 2015.
- 2015 UEFA Super Cup.
- Club World Cup 2015.
- Champion of France 2018.
- Winner of the French League Cup 2018.
- Champion Yuzh. America's Youth 2011.
- The best player and striker Paulista 2010-13.
- The best striker of Brazil 2010-12.
- The best of Brazil 2011.
- The best Rekop player of 2012.
- Top scorer Paulista 2012.
- Top scorer Libertadores 2012.
- The best footballer of South America 2011, 2012.
- The best “scored" of the Champions League of 2015.
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| In childhood, problems with growth hormone: overcome by special treatment in Barcelona. | Career obstacles | Objective and serious not noted |
| Non-payment of taxes. In 2016, imprisonment was replaced by a fine. | Misconduct | He was accused of insulting the referee via Twitter. He justified himself by proving that he did not make such a record. |
| The advertising face of many food, clothing, financial services companies. The face of the Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA 13 video games. UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. He pays for the treatment of a Moroccan boy, Valida Kashasha, who suffers from the same problem as Messi in childhood. Donated a large sum for the reconstruction of a sports center in his native Rosario. | Social work | Considers himself a deep believer. At least once a week attends church. Participates in charity events. The advertising face of companies producing food products, sportswear and equipment, household appliances, cosmetics and cars. |
| Wife - Antonella Rocuzzo. Sons - Thiago (the first son was born to Lionel at 25), Mateo and Ciro. Before meeting Antonella, he met with two girls, but there were no scandals on this basis. Seeks to lead a modest lifestyle, does not advertise the details of his personal life. | Family and personal life | Not married, but at the age of 19 he became the father of David Luke. Mother - at that time 17-year-old - Carolina Dantos. Seen in relationships with actresses and models Bruna Marquezini, Gabriella Lenzi and Soraj Vuchelich. It is prone to shock and on the football field and outside it. Owner of expensive cars, houses and yachts. |
After reading the table, it is easy to draw several conclusions and determine who is better: Messi or Neymar?
Awards
Note that the Argentine and Brazilian do not coincide in the "phase". Messi is nearing completion of his career, and Neymar is in full dawn. Therefore, the Argentine has more titles, but it is worth noting that already at an earlier age than Neymar’s age, Lionel has achieved many times more. Although, of course, it is too early to draw a line under Neymar’s career : it’s possible to catch up. Although to do this, for a number of points, it will not work out. Especially in the "Young Player" categories.
Barcelona
Finding out who is better: Messi or Neymar, we note that both players for some period of time played for Barcelona. In most matches, it was not the Brazilian who showed a more stable game. All his Spanish titles were obtained with the participation of Messi. While Messi sought them before the arrival of Neymar, and after his departure.
Football clubs
Ask the question: "Who is Messi playing for?" even somehow stupid. The Spanish Barcelona of the 21st century is Messi. Messi became her personification. Neymar did not succeed in becoming either in “Santos” (to Pele further than to Messi), or in “Barcelona” (with Messi alive). Well, except what happens in Paris Saint-Germain, where the Brazilian seems to have moved in the hope of getting out of the shadows.
Human qualities
Lionel’s personal life and human qualities personify as a good person. This factor should also be considered when deciding who is better: Messi or Neymar?
Conclusion
In general, there are much more reasons to consider Messi, even if you look at the table above. If we turn to statistics ... Neymar surpassed his conditional rival only in that he became a father much earlier. And now it has one indisputable advantage - youth. Because the question: "How much does a football player Neymar cost?" much more relevant is a similar question regarding Messi. The “Neymarodona” still has a chance to keep up with the “Flea”, although the ending World Cup showed that it will be difficult for Neymar to do this, since both stars left home before the semi-finals.