Neymar's dribbling ability is something that Karim Benzema doesn't believe anyone else comes close to matching.
The two played on opposite sides of the Clasico derby in Spain during the Brazilian's time with Barcelona, but that hasn't stopped the Frenchman from respecting Neymar's talent.
"Neymar, and that's all," Benzema responded when asked by fans on his YouTube channel to name his top five dribblers.
Benzema had been backed by a number of people as a candidate for this year's Ballon d'Or until France Football cancelled the award for 2020 due to COVID-19.
"Of course I think about the Ballon d'Or," he said.
"I have since I was small, but it's not an obsession.
"It doesn't drive me crazy, but when you're competitive it's normal to think about it."
But being the best striker in the world isn't something he thinks about too often.
"I never asked myself that," Benzema said when asked when he knew that he could be the world's best No.9.
"I think about being the best player in the world, irrespective of being a No.9, No.10 or whatever."
The forward added that his favourite goal was the one he scored against Osasuna and that his current coach Zinedine Zidane is the one player he wishes he could have played with.
When asked about the coaches whom have had the biggest impact on his career, Benzema struggled to choose just one.
"I've learned something from everyone," he said.
"[Jose] Mourinho, [Carlo] Ancelotti, Guerin, Zidane. They've all given me something."
raynknight
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Ask Ramos , Ask Marcelo , Ask Boetang , Ask Ferdinand , Ask Cannavaro and they will give you the answer who's the best dribbler. - We praise Messi more than anyone coz some people just doesn't give him a tiniest of the credit that he deserves. - Neymar without a doubt the closest who comes to Messi but when it comes to dribbling ,none , I repeat none come close.
Ronaldo7Messi10Goats
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Benzema be like :- I know Messi is the best dribbler in the world but i will say it if he gives me the Pichichi π
Messi-goat10
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when you have a contract with Madrid so you can't appreciate Messi. it's okay Benzema we know it π Messi dribbles are here ππ
Ronaldo7Messi10Goats
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Neymar can dribble the Goalkeeper. Messi can dribble the whole team.
ronnie_luv
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i guess Benzema has got a thing to say here, He said Neymar is the best dribbler because we already know Messi is better than the best π
rawacmrtuy
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i really don't like benzema but he said the truth neymar is the best dribbler and the most skilfull player on world.
Mosanya
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Neymar is also an amazing dribbler, but he is no match to Messi, when Messi dribbles , fans stand still and watch. Messi is so unique, when the ball is on his feet, the ball keeps dancing and when the defenders see Messi they know what happens next. - Though Neymar is also an amazing player, he is talented, he can dribble, he is technically skilled but he doesn't match the standards of Messi. Messi is just too good and neymar himself knows it. - When it comes to dribbles, Messi comes first, Neymar is considered second to the GOAT π
sufyrumu
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Benzema knows what he is saying very much. - For me too,No one in football today is more technically skilled than Neymar,Not even Messi nor Ronaldo. - Messi and CR7 just have the goals and assists advantage over Neymar. - If injuries,Messi and Ronaldo didn't exist Neymar would have had at least one Balon d'or title by now.β€π₯π―
Pibbcdino
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Everyone knows who the best dribbler is,and that is Messi.Neymar might be the most skillful dribbler but not at Messiβs level . Messi dribbles with ease while Neymar may require some skills and tricks to get past defenders.Truth to be told π―
LeoRonaldo17
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Tbh I don't agree at all neymar is good but not at messi level
Nobabdis
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Ask Ramos , Ask Marcelo , Ask Boetang , Ask Ferdinand , Ask Cannavaro and they will give you the answer who's the best dribbler. - We praise Messi more than anyone coz some people just doesn't give him a tiniest of the credit that he deserves. - Neymar without a doubt the closest who comes to Messi but when it comes to dribbling ,none , I repeat none come close.
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you fool neymar is the man with more technical skills. even messi and ronoldo is behind neyamr
akpobojay
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Ask Ramos , Ask Marcelo , Ask Boetang , Ask Ferdinand , Ask Cannavaro and they will give you the answer who's the best dribbler. - We praise Messi more than anyone coz some people just doesn't give him a tiniest of the credit that he deserves. - Neymar without a doubt the closest who comes to Messi but when it comes to dribbling ,none , I repeat none come close.
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Neymar is the best dribbler but who I am to question Barca plastics when all they see is Messi π€¦ββοΈ
FootballChief
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Ask Ramos , Ask Marcelo , Ask Boetang , Ask Ferdinand , Ask Cannavaro and they will give you the answer who's the best dribbler. - We praise Messi more than anyone coz some people just doesn't give him a tiniest of the credit that he deserves. - Neymar without a doubt the closest who comes to Messi but when it comes to dribbling ,none , I repeat none come close.
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When it comes to pure dribbling, one on one, Neymar is the best followed by hazard. Messi dribbling is kinda different, he can take many players at at time while still running