Neymar could surpass Pele’s all-time record with Brazil

Neymar Jr would have action again with the Brazilian National Team in an important match corresponding to the start of the qualifiers towards the 2026 World Cup. However, the player arrives recently recovered from injury and may not start from the start against Bolivia. However, all eyes are on the current Al Hilal player, because he can surpass the record of a historic Brazilian soccer player.

For many, Pele is the best player in history, especially for what he did with the Brazilian National Team. However, Neymar is close to achieving an important record with his country’s team if he scores one more goal. Both are equal in the number of goals they have scored for his national team and now, Neymar could take said record once and for all.

Neymar and Pelé have 77 goals in matches with the Brazilian team, according to FIFA accounts, which counts official matches and friendlies between national teams. However, many claim that Pelé scored more than 90 goals for the National Team due to friendlies that were not counted. However, the official FIFA figure is 77.

What did Neymar say about matching Pele?

Beating Pelé would be a mark that “means a lot” to him, according to what Neymar said in a press conference at the Brazilian team’s concentration in Belém. There is unanimity that Pelé is the king of football. “If I score a goal I will reach a unique mark,” said Neymar, confident that “tomorrow all the conditions are in place to be a historic day.”