Jimmy Butler, the NBA star, paid tribute to Neymar Jr.’s incredible achievement as the Brazilian football sensation surpassed the legendary 3-time World Cup winner, Pele, to become Brazil’s all-time top scorer.

Neymar, widely regarded as one of the world’s finest soccer players at the age of 31, boasts numerous accolades in both club and international football, with one notable exception being the FIFA World Cup title.

This week, Neymar achieved another remarkable feat by breaking the scoring record held by Pele, who won the World Cup three times. Pele, who sadly passed away in 2022 at the age of 82, previously held the record for the highest number of goals scored for the Brazilian Men’s National Team, with 77 goals to his name.

During Brazil’s dominant 5-1 victory against Bolivia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Neymar found the net twice, elevating his total goals tally to an impressive 79. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Jimmy Butler shared a post from Bleacher Report Football, showcasing Neymar’s scoring exploits throughout his career.

Butler paid his respects to Neymar by adorning his Instagram story with a GOAT emoji. The Brazilian forward’s incredible achievement includes a total of 79 goals scored in 125 appearances for the national team.