Neymar can break Pele’s all-time Brazil scoring record, says former star Cafu

NEYMAR has been backed by Cafu to surpass Pele's Brazil goalscoring record.

The Barcelona forward has netted 50 times for his country and Pele, Ronaldo and Romario are the only players ahead of him.

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Selecao legend Pele has 77 goals but Cafu believes Neymar can beat the record because of his age and talent.

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Cafu told FIFA: "All records exist only to be beaten. Of course, Neymar has got it in him.

"He's young and has time on his side. If he continues playing as he is now, then there is every possibility he will [overtake Pele]."

Neymar has netted four times in his last five matches and helped the football-mad nation to an Olympic Gold medal in 2016.

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Brazil's all-time appearance record holder Cafu believes it will be harder for Neymar to top him.

On his own record of 142 caps, Cafu added: "I think this is understandable because no one has played for Brazil over such a long period of time as me - 16 years!

"It is purely down to strength of will, my devotion to football and the effort I put in during all this time."