Head-to-Head Comparison

Neymar Jr and Kevin De Bruyne face off in this head-to-head comparison. Neymar Jr operates as a Forward while Kevin De Bruyne is a Midfielder — Neymar Jr plays for Santos in the Brasileirao and represents Brazil, while Kevin De Bruyne turns out for Napoli in the Serie A for Belgium. The pair are both 34 years old.

In front of goal, Neymar Jr leads with 450 career goals to Kevin De Bruyne's 125. For assists, Kevin De Bruyne edges ahead with 284 versus 220 for Neymar Jr. Neymar Jr has the more decorated cabinet with 22 career trophies compared to 16 for Kevin De Bruyne. Internationally, Neymar Jr has earned more caps (128) compared to Kevin De Bruyne's 117.

Based on the 10 statistical categories above, Neymar Jr comes out on top — winning 7 of the 10 measurable stats compared to Kevin De Bruyne's 3. Of course, statistics only tell part of the story, and football fans will always debate the intangibles.