Selected amongst the twenty-three players competing for the Ballon d’Or, Brazilian Neymar gave his preference for Lionel Messi. The young striker of Santos has confessed being an admirer of the Argentinian.

Selected from the twenty-three players competing for the Golden Ball the Brazilian Neymar gave his preference for Lionel Messi.

The Ballon d’Or, he knows it will not be for him this year. But Neymar has played the game of predictions. The Brazilian has an opinion: for him the trophy will return to Barcelona player Lionel Messi.

“So happy”

Presented as one of the best footballers in the world, Neymar sees himself courted by major European clubs. Santos player also figure among the twenty three players competing to win the Ballon d’Or 2012. The young striker  says: “I do not know how to explain this feeling of joy to be for the second consecutive time in the list of world’s best. I’m so glad. I do not have enough words to express my happiness, “he said at a press conference.

“Messi is the best”

Neymar is however clear: the Brazilian knows he should not be included among the trio of finalists will be announced on November 29. “They are way ahead of before me,” he joked. “The three players are now Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Iniesta” predicted the Santos striker . But for Neymar, there  is no doubt: “For me, Lionel Messi is the best player in the world. Cristiano Ronaldo is not far from him but Leo is the best. Nobody is able to do what he does. ”

“Messi, an idol”

Truly amazed by the talent of the little Argentinian Neymar speaks of his admiration for Messi: “He is not a rival but an idol for all.” The player of the Selecao went even further. “Playing with Messi would be a dream.”

Rumors are growing regarding a  transfer to FC Barcelona . The statements of the Brazilian go indeed in this direction and should nurture even more rumors.