Keylor Navas Praises Neymar, Overlooks Messi and Ronaldo in Recent Interview

Legendary goalkeeper shares his thoughts on the most impressive player

**Keylor Navas**, a former standout at **Real Madrid** and **Paris Saint-Germain**, is currently under contract with **UNAM Pumas** until June 2026. As he approaches the twilight of his professional career, Navas recently sat down for an interview where he divulged which player had left the greatest impression on him. Surprisingly, **he did not name Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo**.

In a candid revelation, Navas expressed, **”Messi and Ronaldo are remarkable stars and the finest players of recent decades, but for sheer talent on the field, I was incredibly impressed by Neymar**. His command over the ball, whether with his left or right foot, was awe-inspiring. Watching him play felt akin to playing with my children; Ney is truly an incredible player.”

Navas addresses Vinícius Júnior incident

During the same interview, Navas took a stand against the **alleged racist remarks** directed at **Vinícius Júnior** during a recent Champions League match against **SL Benfica**.

The seasoned goalkeeper called for a **”severe punishment”** against **Gianluca Prestianni** if the accusations were substantiated, emphasizing the need to prevent such incidents from recurring.

**”It’s deeply saddening, as this should not happen to anyone, anywhere. When it involves someone you know, like Vini, you empathize with their pain. I hope that everyone capable of taking action ensures these forms of disdain and remarks have no place, neither with Vini nor anyone else,”** Navas stated passionately.

With his career winding down, Navas continues to make waves not only with his on-field performance but also with his outspoken views on pressing issues within the sport.