Neymar vs Rivaldo
Both Brazil. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Neymar
Brazil · 2010–2026 · LM
- Rank in Brazil
- #10 of 33
- Caps · Brazil
- 130 · 80 goals
- Clubs
- Santos, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain
Two years after the 7-1 in Belo Horizonte, he beat Germany at the Maracanã on 20 August 2016, curling a free kick into the top corner and then taking the penalty that decided the shootout for Brazil's first Olympic football gold. Career record: 130 caps and 80 goals for Brazil; club career at Santos, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain.
Rivaldo
Brazil · 1993–2003 · CAM
- Rank in Brazil
- #8 of 33
- Caps · Brazil
- 74 · 35 goals
- Clubs
- FC Barcelona, Olympiacos, F.C. Bunyodkor
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 2002 · 1× Ballon d'Or
Three goals on the last day of the 2000/01 season, the third a chested overhead kick in the 87th minute at the Camp Nou on 17 June 2001, put Barcelona into the Champions League and left Valencia out. Career record: 74 caps and 35 goals for Brazil; club career at FC Barcelona, Olympiacos, F.C. Bunyodkor; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or, FIFA World Cup 2002.
The careers, side by side
Neymar is editorial rank 10 and Rivaldo rank 8 in Brazil's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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