Neymar enjoying his best start to a season since leaving PSG | OneFootball

After seasons marked by injuries and inconsistency, Neymar began 2026 with his best numbers in four years and has already returned to being decisive for Santos. Last Thursday, Peixe defeated Vasco 2-1, with two goals from the number 10, who has three direct goal involvements in the first three matches of the season.

That's two goals and one assist at the start of the year. The last time Neymar reached these numbers so quickly was in 2022, still with Paris Saint-Germain, when he was involved in six goals in the first two games of the season.

The contrast with previous years highlights the evolution. In 2025, already back at Santos, he needed six matches to be involved in three goals. In 2024, he played only two games and did not reach the mark. In 2023, he achieved the number in his fifth appearance.

The positive start excites Santos fans and also gains significance with an eye on the Brazilian National Team. In a World Cup year, every performance counts, and Neymar knows that his performance for Santos can be crucial to returning to the center of Carlo Ancelotti's team project.

Next Santos Match

Match: Mirassol vs. Santos – 5th round of the Brazilian Championship Date: March 10 (Tuesday), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Campos Maia Stadium, in Mirassol (SP)

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