Schmidt axes footballer, who thrives after Benfica exit | OneFootball

David Neres’ career has reached a new level. The former winger, who was once a champion with Benfica, has been having a very positive season wearing Napoli’s shirt, which gives him the chance to dream of a possible call-up to the Brazilian national team for the 2026 World Cup.

The former number 7 of the Eagles, who lost his place when Di María arrived, was instrumental in winning the Italian Super Cup, carrying Napoli on his back both in the semi-final and in the decisive match against Bologna, where Neres scored both goals in the victory.

It’s impossible to deny the excellent form the forward is experiencing, something even his own teammates have highlighted. Noa Lang, the Brazilian’s teammate, made a point of sharing on social media a photo of the number 7 holding the trophy and tagged Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of the Brazilian national team.

It’s worth remembering that David Neres joined Napoli in the summer of 2024, after two seasons with Benfica. During that period, the number 7 played 83 official matches for the Eagles, scoring 17 goals and providing 25 assists, also winning a National Championship and a Super Cup.

This season, David Neres – valued at 28 million euros – has been one of Napoli’s influential figures. So far, the Brazilian has played 22 official matches, between domestic competitions and the Champions League. In the 1,193 minutes he has spent on the pitch, he has recorded six goals and four assists.

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