Neymar

Neymar — season analysis

Few things define Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior (Brazil) better than the scoresheet — the Santos (Serie A) forward is one of the squad's main goal threats in 2025/26. At 33, he brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room. He stands 175 and weighs 68. He was born in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil.

Over 20 appearances he has been directly involved in 9 goals: 8 scored, 1 set up. That comes across 1,535 minutes on the pitch, or 0.47 goals per 90 minutes and 0.53 goal involvements per 90. He has started 17 of those matches. That works out to a goal roughly every 192 minutes.

From 45 shots, 56% on target, his shot conversion is 18%. On the creative side he has produced 50 key passes. In one-on-ones he completes 46% of his dribbles.

He wins 50% of his duels. 2 of his goals have come from the penalty spot. Disciplinary record this season: 6 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 12.6 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.