Neymar commands the Santos bi-championship title of Paulistão

Just 19, the forward Neymar celebrated this Sunday, April 15, the second São Paulo’s State championship title for Santos in a row. Idol of the fans, the #11 shirt of the Brazilian team was primordial in the “Fish’s” winning against Corinthians, scoring one of the goals in the win by 2 -1.

In 2010, along with Paulo Henrique Ganso and Robinho, Neymar led the Santos to the state title and the Copa do Brasil, earning a spot in the Copa Libertadores this year. In 2011, so the beach club as Neymar concealed the dispute of Paulistão with the South American competition.

In total, in the Paulistão 2011, were 14 wins, seven draws and three defeats with 45 goals scored and 20 conceded. In the duel against Corinthians at Vila Belmiro stadium, the young striker scored a goal, at 38 minutes into the second half, and declared the victory of Santos. In the league, Neymar scored four goals.

One of the most trusted men of Mano Menezes, the Brazilian national team’s coach, Neymar was present in three call up’s and scored three goals. The coach has confirmed that the "Menino da Vila" will be present in the Copa America 2011, which will be played in Argentina.

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