As Neymar turns 27, the stats that prove he is better than Ronaldo at same age

Brazilian star has played fewer games but scored more goals and tallied more assists, while winning more trophies

NEYMAR has even more reason to celebrate his 27th birthday - as the stats have revealed he is enjoying a much better career than Cristiano Ronaldo at the same age.

The Brazil star, who turned 27 yesterday,celebrated his big day with a glitzy bash in Paris, inviting friends, family and a host of celebs.

Neymar has enjoyed a better career than Cristiano Ronaldo at the same age

Paris Saint-Germain ace Neymar is currently sat on the sidelines as he prepares to miss around ten weeks with a foot injury.

While Neymar will miss both legs of the Champions League last-16 tie with Manchester United, he still has reason to be happy.

After all, the numbers suggest he is already enjoying a better career than five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo.

When the now-Juventus star turned 27 - and on the books of Real Madrid - he's played 532 games in all competitions, more than Neymar's 469.

Neymar has enjoyed a far superior career to Cristiano Ronaldo at the same age

Ronaldo had scored 272 goals and laid-on 107 assists - with Neymar streets ahead on 283 and 178 respectively.

Thanks to incredible spells at Barcelona and now PSG, the Brazilian has also got his hands on 19 trophies.

Ron, despite playing for United and Los Blancos had still only won ten at the same age.

In fact, Ronaldo only has the edge in one category - Ballon d'Or crowns.

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Ronaldo scored fewer goals, had fewer assists and trophies than Neymar at 27

The Juve forward, 34, had won his first individual crown in 2008, aged 23 - not winning his next until he was 28-years-old.

However, it's fair to say Ronaldo has enjoyed arguably the best years of his career since turning 27.

The Portuguese star has gone on to break a hatful of records in Europe and throw his hat into the ring to be named one of the best footballers of all time.

Neymar has a long way to go to reach that level, but the stats suggest he's well on his way.

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