Andres Iniesta says Neymar is 'one of the best' as he showers PSG ace with praises

• Barca legend Andres Iniesta has ranked Neymar among the players he believes are the best in the world
• The Spanish midfielder described the Paris Saint-Germain forward as 'a machine' who is a joy to watch
• Neymar has had an impressive start to the new season, having already scored nine goals for PSG in 11 appearances

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has heaped praise on Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar, claiming the forward is one of the best.

Neymar has been in excellent form for PSG since the start of the new season, with the forward racking up 19 goal contributions in just 11 matches.

The 30-year-old replicated his fine form for Brazil during the international break when the Samba Boys squared up against Tunisia and Ghana.

The star forward managed three contributions during the fixtures, including a brace of assists against Ghana.

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Andres Iniesta says Neymar is one of the best

Iniesta, who shared a locker room with Neymar at the Camp Nou, has now showered Neymar with praise, describing the Brazilian as a ''machine.''

The Barca legend further admitted that watching the PSG ace play is a great joy as he always provides a ''spectacle."

"For me, he's one of the best players I've ever seen and with whom I've played. He is a machine for playing football, dribbling, and passing," Iniesta said to One Football.

"I believe that when we talk about football, we are talking about spectacle, enjoying what the players present. And I think that seeing Ney playing is synonymous with that," the former Spain international added.

Meanwhile, Neymar will be hoping to continue with his stunning form when PSG takes on Nice at Parc des Princes.

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Neymar scores sublime penalty vs Tunisia

Earlier Sports Brief reported Neymar was among Brazil's goalscorers as the Samba Boys ripped Tunisia apart in a friendly clash staged in Paris.

The PSG star was back in familiar territory with the national team, who he inspired to a 5-1 thrilling win.

However, Neymar's goal did not come with ease as he was confronted with a laser as he prepared to take a penalty in the 29th minute.

But that did not stop him from finding the back of the net, with the ex-Barca forward tucking the spot-kick into the back of the net successfully.