Neymar sets the standard, leads Santos’ attacking stats in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

As the number 10 shirt, captain, and main reference of Santos, Neymar is the most targeted player of the team during the games. Even at 33 years old, the Brazilian star leads some offensive aspects for Peixe in this edition of the Brazilian Championship.

Firstly, Neymar leads the team in average shots per game, with 2.2 shots. The attacking midfielder is also the player with the most decisive passes, averaging 2.2 passes.

In addition, Neymar ranks in the top 2 in other aspects. The number 10 is second in the frequency of goals per minute, with 327. Lastly, he is the second player who performs the most successful dribbles per game, with 1.2, a conversion of 37%. The data is from Sofascore, a website specialized in football statistics.

In search of the best Neymar

Neymar is trying to find his best form since returning to Santos. In his second stint at Vila, the Brazilian star has played 21 games, scoring six goals and three assists.

In addition, President Marcelo Teixeira confirmed that the CBF is in contact with Santos' Medical Department to know Neymar's current conditions, who could be a potential future call-up.

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With 23 points in 22 games, Santos is in 16th place in the Brazilian Championship. Peixe has six victories in the tournament and one less game. The next match for Alvinegro Praiano is this Sunday, against São Paulo, at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro, for the Brasileirão.

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