World Cup 2018

Neymar joins Romario in third on Brazil's all-time scoring chart

Ronaldo and Pele are the only remaining targets for Neymar after he drew level with Romario by scoring his 55th goal for Brazil.

Omnisport
10 June, 2018 21:12 IST

Brazil forward Neymar   -  Getty Images

Omnisport
10 June, 2018 21:12 IST

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar has moved level with Romario in third on Brazil's all-time leading goalscorers list.

Neymar achieved the feat on his first start since suffering a broken metatarsal in February, finding the net after 63 minutes of Brazil's final pre-World Cup friendly against Austria in Vienna.

Some sublime trickery left home defender Aleksandar Dragovic on the seat of his shorts before Neymar coolly slotted home to put Tite's side 2-0 up.

READ: Austria 0 Brazil 3: Neymar, Jesus and Coutinho send Selecao to Russia in style

Goal number 55 came after crashing in a superb goal as a second-half substitute versus Croatia at Anfield last weekend to seal a 2-0 victory.

The 26-year-old needs just seven more goals to draw level with former Barcelona and Real Madrid striker Ronaldo (62).

Neymar's ultimate target will be to catch a fellow Santos icon in Pele, who remains well clear at the top of the list on 77.

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