Bleacher Report · Jul 14, 2015
Neymar Shouldn't Be Brazil Captain, Claims Legend Cafu
Legendary Brazilian full-back Cafu believes Neymar isn't a "born leader" and suggests the Barcelona forward shouldn't be the national team's captain.
Speaking to Sport TV (h/t Football Espana), Cafu made it clear he isn't trying to denounce the 23-year-old forward but rather let him focus on doing what he does best:
His personality is designed to play football and enjoy himself with the ball. He is not a born leader. Neymar should be left to play football. This is not a criticism of Neymar, lots of other huge stars have not been captains.
Neymar is our focal point, our idol, our playmaker. In the last ten years I haven’t seen a player like him, his technical abilities are undeniable.