Del Piero Backs Neymar To Win Ballon D Or.

Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero has backed Barcelona superstar Neymar to win the Ballon d’Or one day, after years of dominance from Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Neymar has enjoyed yet another fantastic season for Luis Enrique’s side, netting 21 goals in 27 La Liga game so far this term.

Del Piero certainly agrees with that opinion and believes it is only a matter of time before he becomes the first Ballon d’Or winner aside from Messi and Ronaldo.

“Neymar is young, he’s still a young player, Messi and Ronaldo are at the top of their career,” Neymar told Goal.

“He has the future in front of him and by the way he has a great chance to win the Ballon d’Or in the future.” Definitely yes.

“[Messi or Ronaldo?] I have never answered this question in my life because it’s too difficult to choose and too easy to choose at the same time.

“I can close my eyes and pick the one who’s the best for me, both are incredible.”

Neymar’s Barcelona side are currently firing on all cylinders and while their defeat in El Clasico last week left plenty to be desired, they are still six points clear at the top of La Liga.

Enrique’s side also have a Copa del Rey final to look forward to, while they lead Atletico Madrid 2-1 from the Champions League quarter-final first leg.

Neymar few stats this season.

• Neymar has a 55% shot accuracy in La Liga this season.

• Neymar has created more chances than any player in La Liga this season.

• Neymar has completed 117/204 take ons in La Liga this season.