Santos forward Neymar says would be thrilled if rumours over his nomination for the 2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or award prove correct.
The 19-year-old strike sensation scored four goals in Santos’ 4-1 victory against Atletico Paranaense to help the Copa Libertadores holders move within eight points of the Brazilian Serie A’s continental places.
Neymar has now scored 78 goals for Santos since breaking into the club’s senior ranks in March 2009, earmarking him as a target for the world’s biggest clubs and leading to rumours he has made the shortlist for FIFA’s prestigious award.
“It is a big happiness to be on a list like that while playing in Brazil,” Neymar told Globoesporte.
“I am very happy with all I have been through in my career, the good things and the bad things.”
“I only have everyone to thank.”
“I have always said I love playing football. When I am on the field I feel like a kid, playing with the ball. I am very happy playing football.”
