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VIDEO: Neymar's still got it! Brazil star shows off outrageous skill for Santos and puts on a show for fans during most recent win

<p>The 33-year-old, who has risen above Pele as his country’s all-time leading goalscorer, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/suffered-every-day-neymar-tears-12-month-injury-nightmare-brazilian-superstar-al-hilal-return/bltfcf45b0a69316e17" target="_blank">managed just seven appearances for Al-Hilal</a> before seeing his lucrative contract terminated. An injury-ravaged spell in the Middle East led to Neymar facing <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/no-longer-capable-al-hilal-chief-brutal-dig-neymar-brazilian-superstar-departure-santos-seven-games-saudi-pro-league-side/blt09207fd73f80b220" target="_blank">accusations of becoming a fading force</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

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WATCH THE CLIP

<p>He has, however, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/neymar-reveals-how-long-take-100-per-cent-again-returning-santos-seven-game-saudi-pro-league-disaster-al-hilal/bltfffce80bfbfe5453" target="_blank">embraced an opportunity to return to his roots</a> at boyhood club Santos. An initial six-month deal has been agreed there, allowing Neymar to rebuild form and fitness. A <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/neymar-first-goal-santos-return-vintage-slalom-dribble-brazilian-victory-agua-santa/blt45b4f1c477b1424f" target="_blank">first goal back in familiar surroundings was recorded from the penalty spot</a> in a meeting with Agua Santa.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Neymar has now helped Santos to back-to-back wins following their 3-0 victory over Noroeste. It was during that contest that the South American superstar broke out his bag of tricks and kept fans entertained with some stunning footwork and ball control.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>It is already being suggested that Neymar, who intends to grace the 2026 World Cup finals, could have another stint in Europe left in him. A <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/neymar-back-barcelona-why-sensational-transfer-could-happen-brazilian-last-dance-europe-santos/bltab27e186ad0ae37a" target="_blank">return to Barcelona has been mooted</a>, while there has also been talk of him <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/neymar-why-needs-mls-transfer-lionel-messi-spark-barcelona-msn-strike-force-reunited-inter-miami/bltc91e8a68866c40a5" target="_blank">joining ex-Blaugrana team-mates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at MLS outfit Inter Miami</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR?

VIDEO: Neymar's still got it! Brazil star shows off outrageous skill for Santos and puts on a show for fans during most recent win | Goal.com

Questions have been asked of Neymar on the back of his Saudi Arabian stint, but the Brazilian has been showing that he still boasts outrageous skill.