Here is a strange comparison, as they are neither at the same level or age, but one thing
is common: a lot was expected of both when they were coming out of their respective youth careers:
Neymar vs. Jesus
The question is not who has been the better player (we all know the clear answer here) but rather , who has come closer to fulfilling their potential in terms of accomplishments and titles (with Brazil at least)
While Neymar has an Olympic gold medal and a CC, GJ also has a gold medal, in addition go a CA title something that Neymar doesn’t have.
In terms of WCs, Neymar has had an unlucky streaks with injuries, something GJ also had to deal with in 2022, while having a WC to forget in 2018.
In terms of goals
77 in 124 for Neymar (0.62)
19 in 59 for GJ (0.32)
While the 2018 will count against GJ, Neymar has a questionable record at the CA, not able to win it in 3 different attempts in 2011, 2015, 2021, all of which he was healthy and top of his game (unlike at his WC participations)
is common: a lot was expected of both when they were coming out of their respective youth careers:
Neymar vs. Jesus
The question is not who has been the better player (we all know the clear answer here) but rather , who has come closer to fulfilling their potential in terms of accomplishments and titles (with Brazil at least)
While Neymar has an Olympic gold medal and a CC, GJ also has a gold medal, in addition go a CA title something that Neymar doesn’t have.
In terms of WCs, Neymar has had an unlucky streaks with injuries, something GJ also had to deal with in 2022, while having a WC to forget in 2018.
In terms of goals
77 in 124 for Neymar (0.62)
19 in 59 for GJ (0.32)
While the 2018 will count against GJ, Neymar has a questionable record at the CA, not able to win it in 3 different attempts in 2011, 2015, 2021, all of which he was healthy and top of his game (unlike at his WC participations)