Neymar the best, Messi's from another planet

Julio Cesar has hailed Neymar as the best player in the world, but still thinks Lionel Messi is better.

Neymar came third in this year's FIFA Men's Best Player award, behind runner-up Messi and winner Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain star has been tipped as a future Ballon d'Or winner after finishing behind the Barcelona and Real Madrid heroes in 2015 as well.

The 25-year-old is in fine form this season since his €222 million move from Barcelona with 11 goals from 12 games in all competitions, while Messi has 16 from 17 so far this term.

And former Brazil goalkeeper Cesar believes Neymar would be taking over as football's No.1 this year if not for the Argentine superstar.

"For me, Neymar is the best player in the world today," he said of his compatriot to ESPN. "Messi? I said the world; Messi is from another planet! But I think this is Neymar's moment now.

"The whole world is following him and seeing how he does, even people who don't follow football are interested in Neymar."

UCJ, UNILORIN.