SHOCK: Neymar fails to make the top 50 players in Brazil! Even his Santos teammates are ahead of him

One of the biggest names in world football has suffered another embarrassing setback! Neymar has been left out of a ranking of the 50 highest-rated players in Brazil's top division. The Santos superstar, once considered among the world's greatest footballers, failed to appear on a list that even includes two of his own teammates!

Details: On November 12, Central Reality shared a ranking compiled by Football Ranked, which evaluates players in the 2026 Brasileirão using an Elo-based statistical system. Neymar was nowhere to be found among the top 50. Flamengo midfielder Lucas Paquetá topped the table with 1,621 points, followed by teammates Léo Pereira and Samuel Lino, both on 1,565.

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The most striking detail is that Neymar is not even the highest-rated player at Santos. Rodinei occupies ninth place with 1,518 points, while Gabriel Barbosa sits 17th with 1,494. Meanwhile, Flamengo completely dominate the classification, contributing an impressive 15 players to the top 50. Palmeiras also have several representatives near the top.

Neymar's absence comes during another frustrating season marked by physical problems and interruptions. The Brazilian suffered a thigh injury in September and missed several matches, making it difficult to build consistent momentum. His limited availability has repeatedly disrupted attempts to rediscover the form that made him a global superstar.

However, the ranking is not an official assessment by the Brazilian Football Confederation. Football Ranked uses its own statistical model, and Neymar's exact position outside the top 50 has not been disclosed. The results do not necessarily mean that 50 footballers are technically superior to him. Nevertheless, his absence provides another uncomfortable talking point as questions continue over his performances and future at Santos.

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