Joao Neves Shines as PSG’s New Offensive Leader, Impresses Luis Enrique

Joao Neves emerges as PSG’s new offensive leader

**Kang-In Lee, Bradley Barcola, and Joao Neves** were the stars of the match, each scoring to help **Paris Saint-Germain reclaim the top spot in the league.** This victory serves as a confidence boost as they prepare to face Tottenham in the Champions League this Wednesday.

Neves, who joined the club in the summer of 2024, has been particularly impressive this season. **He has become a prolific scorer, netting 6 goals across all competitions for PSG** and adding three more with the Portuguese national team, totaling 9 goals.

**Neves’ remarkable statistics** make him the leading scorer for PSG this season, surpassing both Gonçalo Ramos and Bradley Barcola, who each have 5 goals.

Luis Enrique praises Joao Neves’ impressive development

Since becoming a key player in PSG’s midfield in January 2025, **Joao Neves has entered a new phase of his career.** Wearing the number 87 jersey, he consistently delivers outstanding performances, forming a formidable trio with Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz.

Renowned for his technical prowess, physicality, and game awareness, **the former Benfica player has embraced his new role as a scorer, much to Luis Enrique’s delight.** In the post-match press conference, Enrique expressed his satisfaction: “Who is João Neves? The young player who always scores? It’s beautiful to see his quality. He faced criticism, but that’s normal. It’s wonderful to witness his evolution and see his ability to score.”

**Neves has scored 6 goals in his last 5 matches** across all competitions for both PSG and Portugal.