João Neves, a young midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and one of the biggest prospects in Portuguese football, dropped a bombshell on social media by revealing who he considers the best player in each of the major football leagues worldwide. In an exclusive video released by the MVPs account on Instagram, the player did not limit himself to the usual obvious choices and surprised many with several nominations, particularly highlighting Portuguese talents spread across the top championships.
João Neves’s boldness starts right in Ligue 1, where he names Ousmane Dembélé, his teammate at PSG, as the top star, defying Kylian Mbappé’s dominance in France. In the Bundesliga, the German Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich is the chosen one, while in the Portuguese League, the young prodigy António Silva from Benfica is the selected star – a clear sign of the new generation set to dominate national football.
The Portuguese midfielder did not hold back in praising La Liga, highlighting the young talent from Barcelona, Lamine Yamal, who is already starting to make waves in Spanish football. In Major League Soccer (United States), the choice fell on none other than Lionel Messi, the star of Inter Miami, who continues to delight American fans.
In Italy, Rafael Leão, forward for AC Milan, is named by João Neves as the best in Serie A, while in the Premier League, Portuguese star Bruno Fernandes, of Manchester United, remains the top reference. The Turkish Super Lig saw the election fall on Rafa Silva, who began the season at Besiktas before returning to Benfica, highlighting the influence of Portuguese players in various markets.
Lastly, and perhaps one of the most attention-grabbing choices, João Félix emerges as the best name in the Saudi Pro League, playing for Al Nassr. This nomination confirms the impact that Portuguese players continue to have even in emerging leagues and outside the traditional European circuit.
These selections reflect not only João Neves’ keen insight into current football but also his special connection to Portuguese players who shine beyond borders. In an increasingly globalized market, the PSG midfielder demonstrates that Portuguese talent is alive and carving out space on the most demanding stages of world football.
The complete list of the best players chosen by João Neves is as follows:
– Ligue 1: Ousmane Dembélé (PSG)
– Bundesliga: Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich)
– Primeira Liga: António Silva (Benfica)
– La Liga: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
– MLS: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
– Serie A: Rafael Leão (AC Milan)
– Premier League: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
– Süper Lig: Rafa Silva (Beşiktaş/Benfica)
– Saudi Pro League: João Félix (Al Nassr)
This revelation from João Neves is set to spark debate among fans and experts, especially due to his preference for young Portuguese talents and choices that deviate from the expected. The PSG midfielder has established himself not only as a key player for his club but also as a respected voice in the current football landscape. Stay tuned, as João Neves is just beginning to impress both on and off the pitch.
This article first appeared on Apito Final.
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