- He was injured during the World Cup Qualifiers in 2023.
- He is Brazil's all-time top scorer.
Neymar Jr. will return to the field for Al Hilal in their AFC Champions League match against Al Ain.
The Brazilian last played on October 17, 2023, when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee during a World Cup Qualifier match between Brazil and Uruguay.
A month before his injury, Neymar Jr. became Brazil's all-time top scorer with 79 goals, surpassing Pelé.
Neymar in the CONMEBOL Copa América™
The talented player, who rose to prominence at Santos, missed the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™ due to his knee injury, which kept him off the field for more than a year.
"Ney" played in the 2011, 2015 and 2021 editions, where he was a runner-up in the world’s oldest national team tournament. He has 12 matches and 5 goals in the competition.
