28 Jul 2026
Neymar becomes Santos’ ninth-highest goalscorer of all time after scoring against Chapecoense
The goal against Chapecoense moved Neymar into sole possession of ninth place among Santos’ all-time top scorers. The milestone highlights the significance of his second spell at Vila Belmiro.
Neymar moves up to ninth among Santos’ top scorers
Neymar scored against Chapecoense to move into sole possession of ninth place on Santos’ all-time top-scorers list. For those looking for Neymar’s position in the ranking, the answer is now straightforward: he is the club’s ninth-highest goalscorer. The new milestone combines the goals from his first spell, when he became the team’s leading figure, with those scored since his return to Vila Belmiro.
How the goal against Chapecoense changes the ranking
The goal against Chapecoense changed Neymar’s position in Santos’ all-time standings. He moved past another name on the long list of forwards who built their legacy in the black-and-white shirt. Santos have a remarkable tradition of prolific goalscorers, and Neymar’s place in the top ten confirms the statistical weight of his contribution to the club.
The milestone combines Neymar’s two spells at Santos
Neymar’s rise up the ranking is not based solely on his current return. Most of his Santos goals came during his first spell, when he established himself in Brazilian football and became the team’s main player. The goals from his latest spell have now increased his total, allowing him to climb a list that seemed distant when he first left the club.
Neymar can still climb the all-time list
In ninth place, Neymar is now targeting the players immediately above him in Santos’ goalscoring rankings. Every goal could change his position, as the battle between closely ranked players is often decided by narrow margins. His next objective is to keep closing the gap to the top eight while Santos continue their season.
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