Neymar does not defend, Messi cannot use his head – Pele

Brazil legend, Pele, has revealed that he does not consider compatriot Neymar as a truly great player.
Pele pointed out that the forward lacks defensive awareness and does not score with headers.

The 75-year-old who has won three World Cups, however accepted that Neymar was the best player in the current national team.

“Neymar is a good player, but how many goals has he scored with his head in his life,” Pele said in an interview with Placar.

“Is he an excellent player? He is, but Vasconcelos [Pele’s Santos team-mate between 1956 and 1958] was 10 times better than Neymar, without any doubt.

“Neymar is an attacker, he plays up front. That is it. He does not track back, does not organise and does not come out to play.