Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has described Neymar as the most difficult player he has faced.

De Paul described Neymar, who presently plays for Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League, as a football animal.

Neymar is out of the forthcoming Copa America 2024 in the United States due to injury.

The former Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona forward suffered the injury while on international duty late last year, ruling him out of the season.

"Neymar in the Copa America final was the toughest opponent I faced," De Paul stated (according to Albiceleste Talk).

"He's an animal. I told him a few things.

"In the second half, during a play, I told him, 'Truly, man, you are a phenomenon.

"It's not just how you play; no one can knock you off your game." Then we embraced. Ney's performance in the final was incredible."