Neymar: Twitter thread arguing that PSG star is underappreciated goes viral

Perhaps no player in the modern era has been as polarising as Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian superstar Neymar.

The 30-year-old’s incredible talent has been undeniable from the moment he first burst on to the scene as a youngster.

While playing for two of European football’s biggest clubs, Neymar has enjoyed plenty of success – and is even on the verge of smashing a significant record for his country.

Despite having had a career that few could hope to match, Neymar’s detractors insist that he should have achieved more during his time in the game.

In response to critics who label the Brazilian as overrated, the folks over at COPA90 have put together a Twitter thread of evidence to show that Neymar is actually underappreciated – and it’s quickly gone viral.

We’ve taken a look at thread in full below. In truth, it’s tough to argue with some of the points made.

Starting with a review of his early career, the thread begins: “Huge noise was coming out of Brazil about this young, skinny, audacious guy with a mohawk. He’d soon captivate the world with his unique style of play. The first internet-hyped sensation, his highlights were reaching millions of views on YouTube.

Huge noise was coming out of Brazil about this young, skinny, audacious guy with a mohawk. He’d soon captivate the world with his unique style of play. The first internet-hyped sensation, his highlights were reaching millions of views on YouTube. pic.twitter.com/1VFsaI4LeJ

Puskas Award winner 2012

“He quickly became Brazil’s new poster boy. Most wonderkids leave Brazil as teenagers, he stayed until he was 21. Won six trophies and scored 100 goals by the age of 20. And *that* Puskás Award winner. Had no right to do that, my word it was special.

His move to Europe