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VIDEO: Class is permanent! Neymar scores stunning goal for Santos that sees ex-Barcelona & PSG superstar showcases close control & dancing feet

<p>At 33 years of age, the South American icon finds himself back where it all began for him. A retracing of steps to his roots was made after seeing a <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">lucrative contract at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal terminated</a> on the back of much-publicised injury struggles.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">O GOLAÇO DO NEYMAR! ⚪⚫ <a href="https://t.co/wWfeltZkgw">pic.twitter.com/wWfeltZkgw</a></p>— Santos FC (@SantosFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SantosFC/status/1945650318865297904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

<p>Neymar has endured more fitness setbacks at Santos, but has worked through them to get himself back on the field. When feeling confident in his body and game, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/neymar-not-done-brazil-icon-play-until-no-longer-perform-33-year-old-targets-2026-world-cup-santos-extension/blt95c24293729bad75" target="_blank">remains a force to be reckoned with</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>His latest outing delivered <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-neymar-still-got-it-brazil-star-outrageous-skill-santos-show-fans-win/blt06f1545e0e74142d" target="_blank">another demonstration of that</a>, as he scored an 84th-minute winner to guide Santos to a battling 1-0 victory over Flamengo. There was plenty for Neymar to do before hitting the back of the net.
</p><p>Having always been blessed with close control and dancing feet, Neymar showcased those qualities when collecting the ball with his back to goal, spinning on the spot, drifting beyond a couple of defenders and drilling home from seven yards out.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Unsurprisingly, Neymar’s effort sparked wild celebrations for Santos. Their talismanic captain has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/neymar-santos-huge-amount-clubs-wanted-sign-brazilian-superstar-contract-renewal/blte9f877203fc658de" target="_blank">extended his contract through to the end of the calendar year,</a> with Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/very-difficult-neymar-admission-ronaldo-world-cup-goal-brazil-all-time-leading-goalscorer-form-fitness-santos/bltd6e89681bdb05044" target="_blank">taking aim at the 2026 World Cup</a>.
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WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR?

VIDEO: Class is permanent! Neymar scores stunning goal for Santos that sees ex-Barcelona & PSG superstar showcases close control & dancing feet | Goal.com

Neymar continues to prove that class is permanent, with the Brazilian superstar netting another stunning goal for Santos.

VIDEO: Class is permanent! Neymar scores stunning goal for Santos that sees ex-Barcelona &amp; PSG superstar showcases close control &amp; dancing feet