In a revelation that is sure to spark debate among football fans, legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has named Neymar Jr. as the strongest player he has ever played alongside on the pitch.
Speaking in an interview with Vivael Futbol, the World Cup winner — often regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time — gave the highest praise to the Brazilian superstar, with whom he shared the dressing room at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Buffon and Neymar were teammates at the Parc des Princes during the Italian icon’s single season in Paris (2018-2019). This gave Buffon a unique, close-up view of Neymar’s skills, both in intense training sessions and high-stakes matches.
The experience clearly left a lasting impression. Buffon, known affectionately as ‘Gigi,’ was unequivocal in his admiration. “The one who excited me when I saw him on the pitch with his unimaginable moves was Neymar,” said Buffon.
The high praise from a figure of Buffon’s stature underscores the world-class talent of Neymar, putting him ahead of other greats Buffon has played with throughout his long and storied career.
