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Lionel Messi vs Neymar
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Lionel Messi Argentina · 1987– 66% · #2 in the world
- Neymar Brazil · 1992– 34% · #8 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Lionel Messi over Neymar, 66% to 34%. Lionel Messi is #2 of the 400 footballers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 20 from Argentina. Neymar is #8, and #3 of the 41 from Brazil.
Side by side
| Lionel Messi | Neymar | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #2 | #8 |
| Country | Argentina | Brazil |
| Born | 1987 | 1992 |
| Ballon d'Or | 8 | — |