The Brazil international has made real progress in the last two years, but his Barca teammate is still the club's undisputed star, according to the 2002 World Cup winner.
Lionel Messi remains ahead of Neymar as the best player at Barcelona, according to former Brazil star Rivaldo.
Neymar has claimed two La Liga and Copa del Rey doubles, as well as the Champions League, since completing his controversial move from Santos to Camp Nou in 2013.
Rivaldo, twice a league champion with Barca and a a key part of Brazil's World Cup triumph in 2002, recently backed his compatriot to become the world's leading player if he continues to develop under Luis Enrique.