Cafu: Neymar will be the best in the world

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egend of Brazilian national team Cafu believes that his compatriot Neymar will surpass Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the upcoming years in terms of dominating the best football player rankings.

Yesterday, the FIFA award was given to the Real Madrid star, however, he will turn 32 next month, while Messi will celebrate his 30th birthday in the summer.

Meanwhile, Neymar should still be reaching his peak, as he is five years younger than Messi.

"Neymar is not far from them," said Cafu.

"I am sure that in the next few years he will play like the best in the world."

This season, the Brazilian scored six goals and provided 14 assists in over 20 matches in all competitions.