After spending six years at the club, Neymar has left PSG this Tuesday to join Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Despite his Parisian journey being marred by injuries and controversies, the Brazilian has achieved remarkable feats.
In 2017, Paris Saint-Germain made a resounding transfer that ignited the entire football world: Neymar Jr joined the ranks of the capital club, thereby setting an unprecedented transfer fee. He made his official debut in his new colors during the away match against Guingamp in Ligue 1. In record time, he seamlessly integrated into the team, delivering an assist and scoring a goal in his very first match.
However, it was during the third matchday at Parc des Princes against Toulouse that Neymar Jr showcased a true skills festival. Providing exquisite assists, displaying astonishing technical talents, and finding the net multiple times, he demonstrated the extent of his brilliance to the enthusiastic crowd.
In his first season with the French capital club, Neymar played 30 matches, scored 28 goals, provided 16 assists, and contributed to winning three major titles (Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and Coupe de la Ligue).
Throughout the seasons, his trophy cabinet expanded with four Ligue 1 titles (in 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023), along with two Coupe de France triumphs (in 2020 and 2021), one Coupe de la Ligue victory (in 2020), and three Trophées des Champions (in 2018, 2020, and 2022). These eloquent successes were supported by equally impressive individual statistics.
During his six years in the capital, the talented Brazilian forward shattered records with 118 goals in 173 appearances, placing him fourth on the list of all-time leading scorers for Paris Saint-Germain. Beyond the numbers, Neymar Jr enchanted Parc des Princes enthusiasts with his extraordinary technical skills, a testament to his masterful expertise.
Unfortunately, recurring injuries, controversies about his off-field life, and complicated relationships in his latter years with fans and some teammates somewhat tainted Neymar’s journey in France. Nevertheless, the Brazilian leaves Paris as a true legend, as highlighted by Paris Saint-Germain on its website.
