Neymar has cemented his place as one of the best players in the world ever since he moved to Europe in 2013.
The Brazilian is known for skill set as he does not pass the chance to entertain the fans when the opportunity is presented.
Cafu believes his compatriot is the most technically-gifted footballer in the world and insists not even Lionel Messi, a player who has the requisite skill in every aspect of the game, can come close to the 28-year-old.
Despite showering praise on the former Santos man, the 49-year-old admitted Neymar must work on his leadership skills.
“Technically, Neymar is the best player in the world,” Cafu told Fox Sports.
“Today, technically, nobody can beat Neymar. Not even Messi, although I am a fan of him. But he does not surpass him in terms of technical quality.”
“Today I don't see any leader within the Brazilian team.
“Today I don't see anyone who says this to Neymar: ‘Oh, don’t do this’ or ‘Do this’. There is not!
“They gave him that responsibility, and it's not his profile. It’s not that he doesn't want to, but because it's not his profile.
“Have you ever seen him catching Thiago Silva and Tite in a discussion and solving the situation? No, because it is not his profile.”
Cafu is the most-capped Brazilian men's player of all time with 142 appearances, including a record 21 World Cup games. He won two World Cups in 1994 and 2002 with the Selecao.
