Rafinha says Lionel Messi remains the world's best player but has backed Neymar to assume such a position in future.
Barcelona midfielder Rafinha has backed Neymar to become the world's best player, but believes Lionel Messi will win the Ballon d'Or for 2015.
Neymar has made the final three for FIFA's top individual prize for the first time and will battle teammate Messi and holder Cristiano Ronaldo for the trophy on Jan. 11.
Rafinha has no doubt about Neymar's potential but thinks Barca's number 10 is still the finest footballer in the game today.
When asked who he was backing for the Ballon d'Or, he told O Globo: "I'm a fan of Neymar but I have to admit that Messi is from another planet.