As age catches up with one of the greatest players of the modern generation, Lionel Messi, the debate continues as to who will occupy his pedestal in the global game, and will the successor to Messi be as good as Messi, or will he be better. There are designs of Neymar being touted as the next Messi-esque global icon of the beautiful game, but can the Brazilian be better than his club-mate?
Neymar, 23, has the world at his feet. He is often regarded as the third best player in the world currently behind Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in different quarters, and his treble haul of trophies with Barcelona last season were part of his just deserts after only arriving in Europe two summers ago.