Yes, Neymar can play as a center forward or a striker, although he is primarily known as a winger or attacking midfielder. Neymar has played as a center forward for both the Brazilian national team and his club teams, including Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona.

Both players left PSG this summer, with Messi joining Inter Miami CF as a free agent and Neymar moving to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in a 90 million ($98.6m) transfer.