World class or overrated?
I often see the tag "world class" associated with Neymar (Pele even labelled him as better than Messi, we all know why though ). Now I am not for 1 minute doubting Neymar's ability, he's a great talent and has the potential to be a great player. I have watched him on a number of occasions for club and country and do think he is highly skillful and can bring some magic into a game. But he ain't world class IMO, well he has some way to go before he can be classed that.
People flame us Spurs fans down for calling Bale world class, so why is it that Neymar is deemed world class? Is it because he is Brazilian and has a flashy name? Or do people genuinely believe he is that great? (Before any numpty thinks this is a Bale v Neymar comparison, this ain't )
All this is about is whether you think Neymar can be deemed world class or just a good player who is on route to becoming world class.
*Admin can you multi board this please.
Neymar
posted on 26/3/13
Neymar has 17 in 30 for brazil
posted on 26/3/13
19 > 17
posted on 26/3/13
19 > 17
posted on 26/3/13
In fairness to Neymar he is probably up against tougher defences than Pele ever faced.
posted on 26/3/13
defoe
a poor mans emile heskey ffs
posted on 26/3/13
Defoe
Anyone else you plums want to bring into the debate? Dempsey, Sigurdsson?
posted on 26/3/13
Mr. Chelsea is a bit of a simpleton isn't he...
posted on 26/3/13
Wasn't Messi berated by Argentinian fans for a while for not re-producing his club form for his country?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1391444/Lionel-Messi-isnt-loved-like-Diego-Maradona-Argentina.html
I didn't think he looked all that last night but I do not watch him often and would not be so bold as to judge him on one good or bad game.
posted on 26/3/13
Oh and I have seen Messi a number of times against Chelsea and whilst he is clearly class against Chelsea, fortunately for us, he has not hit hs heights, indeed even with a penalty, he has not scored against us in 6 or 7 mettings. But that makes me grateful rather than question his skill.
posted on 26/3/13
Im not going to base my opinion on Neymar on a handful of international performances and a couple youtube clips.
He could be world class, or he could be dog sh.it.
I dont know