Madrid Forward Rodrygo Snubs Vinicius, Names Former Barcelona Star As Best Brazilian He’s Ever Played With

• Rodrygo plays alongside a number of Brazilian internationals at Real Madrid including best friend Vinicius Junior but named Neymar as the best Brazilian he has ever played with
• He has begun the season on a purple patch form, scoring three goals across all competitions, including one of Madrid's two goals against Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby on Sunday
• The 21-year-old's red-hot form has led to a call-up to the Brazilian national team ahead of the international break

Red-hot Real Madrid forward Rodrygo de Goes has revealed the best Brazilian player he has played with.

Rodrygo, who has had a blistering start to the season, named former Barcelona star Neymar as his best Brazilian teammate, ahead of Real Madrid colleague and best friend Vinicius Junior.

Despite spending the past three seasons with Madrid and playing alongside a number of Brazilian teammates at the Santiago Bernabeu, the 21-year-old preferred Neymar.

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“Best Brazilian I have played with? Neymar,” Rodrygo told 433 via Tribuna.

After joining Real Madrid from Santos in 2019, Rodrygo has managed to become a crucial member of Carlo Ancelotti's team.

He carved a niche for himself as a super-sub for Madrid last term, climbing off the bench to score vital goals in the club's route to winning their 14th UEFA Champions League trophy.

This season, Rodrygo has mustered five goal contributions - three goals and five assists - in seven matches across all competitions to underline his purple patch form.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Real Madrid star Rodrygo de Goes has waxed lyrical about how Cristiano Ronaldo made him fall in love with the club at a young age.

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The youngster joined Real Madrid from Brazilian side Santos FC in 2019 and has now admitted that he used to watch Ronaldo during his days as a Madrid player.

The Portuguese international played for Los Blancos for 9 years, averaging 50 goals every season. He won four Ballon d'Or titles while in Spain to add to the one he had won in England.