Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, commonly known as Neymar, is one of the most talented and successful football players of his generation.
He has won numerous titles and awards throughout his career. In this article, we will look closely at Neymar’s best season.
2014-15 season with FC Barcelona
This was one of his best seasons as a professional football player. During that season, Neymar formed a devastating attacking partnership with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, dubbed the MSN trio.
Neymar played a pivotal role in helping Barcelona win the historic treble, consisting of La Liga, Copa Del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League.
In 51 appearances across all competitions, Neymar scored 39 goals and provided 11 assists. He was instrumental in Barcelona’s success, scoring crucial goals in important matches throughout the season.
Neymar’s performances that season earned him third place in the Ballon d’Or voting, behind Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and he was also included in the UEFA Champions League squad of the season.
2012-13 Season with FC Santos
It was the most outstanding season of his career. During this season, he established himself as one of the best young talents in world football and put on some mesmerizing performances on the pitch.
In 47 appearances across all competitions, Neymar scored 43 goals and provided 9 assists. He played a crucial role in helping FC Santos win the Campeonato Paulista, one of Brazil’s most prestigious domestic competitions.
Neymar’s performances during the 2012-12 season helped him earn a nomination for the Ballon d’Or, where he ultimately finished 10th.
It was also during this season that he made his high-profile move to FC Barcelona, where he would go on to achieve greater success.
2010-11 Season with Santos FC
This was a breakthrough season for Neymar. During this season, he was gaining attention from some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
In 60 appearances across all competitions, Neymar scored 42 goals and provided 9 assists. He played a pivotal role in helping Santos Fc win the Copa do Brasil and Campeonato Paulista.
Neymar’s performances during the 2010 season helped him win the Bola de Ouro, awarded to the best player in the Campeonato Brasileiro.
It was also during this season that he made his debut for the Brazilian national team, marking the beginning of what would become a legendary international career.
2017-18 Season with PSG
This was Neymar’s first season with the club after making a record-breaking transfer from FC Barcelona. It was a season filled with high expectations for the player and the club, and Neymar’s performances didn’t disappoint.
In 30 appearances across all competitions, Neymar scored 28 goals and provided 16 assists. He played a crucial role in helping PSG win the Ligue 1 title, scoring 19 goals in the league and providing 13 assists.
His performances during the season were marked by his exceptional dribbling, fast pace, and eye for goal. Despite a season ending injury, his performances during the season showed that he had adapted well to his new club and had established himself as one of the best players in the world.
2011-12 Season with Santos FC
This was another standout season for Neymar. During this season, he continued establishing himself as one of the best young talents in Brazilian football.
He played a crucial role in helping Santos FC win their third consecutive Campeonato Paulista title.
In 47 appearances across all competitions, Neymar scored 43 goals and provided 16 assists, playing a pivotal role in helping Santos reach the final of Copa Libertadores, South America’s most prestigious club competition.
Neymar’s performances during the 2011-12 season helped him win the Bola de Ouro for the second consecutive season and establish himself as one of the best Brazilian footballers.