Joao Neves scored twice in the first half, helping PSG create an easy game against Inter Miami. This was the first time Neves scored twice in his career, marking a new milestone in his young career.
The 20-year-old midfielder joined PSG from Benfica in August 2024 and quickly showed many of his qualities. In addition to his sharp and creative passing ability, Neves is also an intelligent player, knowledgeable about tactics and very determined when not having the ball.
Scoring is not Neves' strength. Before the match against Inter Miami, this Portuguese midfielder had only scored 5 goals in 55 matches for PSG. However, coach Luis Enrique believes that Neves can promote their goalscoring record at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and take their playing style to new heights.
We did very well last year with the players we signed, and Joao is one of them. He is very young, but we have no doubt about him because of his desire and quality with and without the ball.
I think he can improve a lot of things. One of them was scoring, like he did today. He has the energy to play at a high level. He's a great player and we're happy to have him," said Enrique.
According to Neves, he chose to join PSG largely because he was convinced by the philosophy that Luis Enrique applied. In the match against Inter Miami, it was the first time I scored two goals in a match, but I was happier with the win. I will keep this mindset forever, Neves shared.
Neves is a very important player for PSG. On the journey to win the UEFA Champions League 2024-2025, Neves has started 16/17 matches of the French team. His fighting spirit was highlighted by the fact that he has made 47 tackles in the competition, more than any other player.
In the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, PSG will meet Bayern Munich - the team that beat Brazil's Flamengo with a score of 4-2.
