Legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has said that 32-year-old attacker Neymar should have won five Ballon d’Or awards.

Buffon stated this in a recent interview with Corriere della Sera while speaking on the best opponents he faced during his career as a professional footballer.

“It’s hard to pick. I played against three generations: Zidane, Ronaldo, Messi, Cristiano, Iniesta… Choose one? Neymar.

“For the player he is and the person he is, he should have won five Ballon d’Ors.”

Neymar currently plays for Al-Hilal in the Saudi Arabia League.

The Brazilian has played for club like Santos, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona in the past.

Neymar combined with Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi to form the dangerous attacking line during their time at Barcelona, known as the dreaded MSN.

Neymar should’ve won five Ballon d’Or awards – Buffon