Brazil captain Neymar scored twice as his facet thrashed South Korea in Seoul on Thursday.
Both of Neymar’s strikes had been from penalty kicks they usually took his worldwide tally to 73 goals in 118 video games.
Neymar now wants simply 5 extra goals to interchange Pele as Brazil’s all-time main scorer.
Pele scored 77 goals for Brazil in 92 video games between 1957 and 1971.
Brazil’s no.10 Neymar pictured celebrating after scoring in a 5-1 win over South Korea
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Brazil’s Leading Scorers
| Player | Goals | Caps | Between |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pele |
77 |
92 |
1957-1971 |
|
Neymar |
73 |
118 |
2010-2022 |
|
Ronaldo |
62 |
98 |
1994-2011 |
|
Romario |
56 |
70 |
1987-2005 |
|
Zico |
48 |
71 |
1976-1986 |
Brazil are the bookmakers’ favorites to win this yr’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
And they regarded like severe contenders too as Richarlison, Philippe Coutinho and Gabriel Jesus had been additionally heading in the right direction throughout’s Thursday’s five-star present in Seoul.
The five-time world champions at the moment are unbeaten of their final 12 video games since dropping 1-0 to Argentina in final summer time’s Copa America ultimate.
Bordeaux ahead Hwang Ui-jo scored South Korea’s comfort objective.
Neymar’s subsequent alternative to extend his worldwide goals tally will come on Monday when Brazil face Japan in one other pleasant.