Neymar will surpass Pelé as Brazil's top scorer, but this is at odds with the disagreement between FIFA and CBF.

Brazilian star Neymar Jr is one step away from becoming a star Brazil’s all-time top scorer, a title he still shares with the late legend Pelé.and in this regard, the Al-Hilal striker claims that he will feel “extreme happiness and great pride” when he manages to be alone with him.

At the press conference before Canariña’s match against Bolivia ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers “Nei” was elated by the opportunity to surpass one of his country’s greatest idols, which he says “means a lot” to him.

“There is unanimity that Pelé is the king of football. If I score a goal, I will get to a unique brand.” said the 30-year-old striker, who is confident that “tomorrow has all the conditions to make a historic day.”

While Neymar may score a goal and surpass Pelé in the eyes of the world, he may not be as famous in his country as There is a discrepancy in the number of goals scored by the late former player between FIFA and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

The governing body of international football has credited the legendary player with 77 goals. between official and friendly matches against national teams – the same amount that the former Barcelona and PSG player now has, but CBF scores 95 goals for three-time World Cup winner since it also includes friendly matches that Canarinha played against clubs and other teams.

The difference in goals between these two scores will be even greater when looking at Pelé’s entire career as FIFA has only 767 goals, while Brazil recognizes the mark of 1283 goals.

According to EFE.

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