Former Italian national team member Alessandro Costacurta believes that Neymar is already more powerful than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
According to him, in the near future, the Brazilian will surpass his team-mate and Real Madrid star in the "Ballon d'Or" rankings.
Only the mentioned duo has been recognized as the best football players in the world in recent years, but according to the former defender, their dominance will end quickly.
"Speaking about Neymar's personality, I think he is very similar to Ronaldo. He is very active on social networks, but does not have the same characteristics," Costacurta told Sky Sport Italia.
"I think that at the end of their careers, they will all have scored about the same number of goals. Neymar is already capable enough to win the 'Ballon d'Or'. In fact, I think Neymar is currently better than Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi. Right now, in 2017, he is the best football player in the world."
"If we look at his performances and compare them to Messi and Ronaldo, I believe Neymar is simply better at the moment."
This season, in 35 matches in all competitions, the Brazilian has scored 15 goals, including a brace in an incredible comeback against Paris Saint-Germain.
