Despite Buffon's comparison - placing Neymar above the likes of both Ronaldos, Zidane and Messi - they collective have 16 Ballon d'Ors between them. Messi leading the pack with a record eight.

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I’m a Premier League footballer who has played with Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar… they all share same trait Dylan Terry Published: 11:59, 10 May 2023 Updated: 12:21, 10 May 2023 ...