What happened: Fabrizio Romano posted that Neymar Jr. scored again for Santos and said the forward has produced 11 goals and four assists across his last 17 games, averaging a goal contribution every 98 minutes. The signal frames Neymar as Santos' standout attacking outlet during a strong recent run of direct production.

Why it matters: The form matters because Santos entered May 10 in the lower half of the 2026 Brasileiro table at 3-4-4 with 13 points, making Neymar's output central to any push up the standings. It also keeps attention on Neymar's broader comeback after knee issues earlier this year and follows earlier Neymar-related coverage at Wire Report.

What to watch: The next thing to watch is whether Neymar turns this scoring stretch into points in league play, starting with Santos' matchup against Red Bull Bragantino on May 10. Any update on his workload or fitness will also matter with the 2026 World Cup approaching.