Neymar is at the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, says Barcelona icon Ronaldinho

      

Barcelona great Ronaldinho believes fellow Brazilian Neymar is as good as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 25-year-old Selecao forward proved his star quality last week when he inspired Barca to an historic Champions League comeback against PSG, scoring twice and grabbing an assist in the final seven minutes of the match to send them through to the quarter-finals 6-5 on aggregate.

And Barca legend Ronaldinho, a two-time FIFA World Player of the Year during his time at the Nou Camp, has backed Neymar to one day win the Ballon d'Or, saying "it's just a matter of time" before his countryman lands the prestigious individual gong.

"Neymar is a close friend and he is Brazil's greatest idol today," Ronaldinho told Gulf News.

"He's already at the same level as Ronaldo and Messi and we truly hope that one day he can get the Ballon d'Or and continue his success, but he's already amongst the top and it's just a matter of time."

"I never like comparisons, we were a great team with great players and individuals, and today's side also has a great team with great players and individuals," the 36-year-old added.

"I was successful, my team was successful and we won a lot of trophies and today's Barca side are the same, they are also very successful, so I want to wish the best to them. I don't like comparisons, I just know we should continue."