At 18, he was already an unmistakable star. The Brazilian was scoring at an astonishing rate down the road in Eindhoven, a heady mix of swashbuckling stepovers and dazzling dribbles complemented by the coldest of finishes for PSV earning him world-record moves to Barcelona and then Inter before he hit 21.
Former England defender and five-time Premier League champion with Chelsea John Terry recently sold more than fifty items from his personal collection with American auction house Goldin Auctions. The items took in just over $695,000 including buyer's premium. Among the items Terry consigned to the New Jersey-based auction house were a match-worn and photo-matched Lionel Messi Barcelona jersey and a match-worn, photo-matched and signed Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United jersey.
To begin the ranking, Raphinha did not hesitate long before naming Neymar as his number one choice. Rather than building up from the bottom like most countdowns do, he went straight to the top, explaining his decision with a moment of reflection. That leads to the second name on his list, who was Ronaldinho. Raphinha's choice here is particularly striking, as Ronaldinho is widely regarded as one of the greatest entertainers football has ever seen. At the start of the 21st century, he transformed Barcelona both on and off the pitch, bringing joy, creativity, and global attention back to Camp Nou. Yet, in Raphinha's eyes, Neymar edges him out for the top spot.