DAVID NERES NEWS

Sends in eight crosses in Lecce game Neres created two scoring chances and had two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Neres drew his first start as the coach switched things up offensively ahead of the midweek round and was dynamic as usual, leading his team in deliveries and being a menace with his runs. He'll likely head to the bench against Milan. He has scored once and added six shots (three on target), two chances created and 11 crosses (three accurate).

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Rounds out the score against Como Neres scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Friday's 3-1 win versus Como.

Impact Neres was once again instant offense off the bench and sealed the deal by finishing with aplomb in front of the goalie after escaping the offside trap. It's his first goal since joining, while he has dished three assists already. Despite his good showings, Matteo Politano has managed to keep ahold of the starting job and has been good as well. He has recorded three shots (two on target), three key passes and eight crosses (three accurate).

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Collects another poit versus Cagliari Neres assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Neres picked up his third assist in a row off the bench with a pinpoint corner kick that found Alessandro Buongiorno. He has produced in short cameos, as has played just a total of 32 minutes so far. In addition to the three helpers, he has notched three chances created and six crosses (three accurate).

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli winger David Neres has his watch robbed at gunpoint while leaving the stadium

Napoli winger David Neres had his watch robbed at gunpoint by two men who smashed a window in the van he was leaving the stadium in

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists from bench again Neres had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing five times (two accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Parma.

Impact Neres entered the match in the 69th minute and setup Frank Anguissa in the 96th to set up the game winning goal for Napoli. The assist was the second straight for Neres, both of which came from the bench as he makes a case for a starting role moving forward.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in two minute appearance Neres assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Neres came on from the bench for only two minutes, and in that time, he picked up an assist. He made a big money move to Napoli this summer from Benfica and will look to build on these numbers as the season progresses.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Napoli Neres has transferred to Napoli on a permanent deal from Benfica, the club informed.

Impact Neres is on the move after a few productive seasons in Portugal and might unseat Matteo Politano on the right wing down the line. He logged one assist, ten shots (two on target), nine key passes and 11 crosses (two accurate) in six Champions League games. Instead, he scored five times and provided eight helpers in 24 domestic matches.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

American defender John Brooks makes debut for Benfica

American defender John Brooks made his debut for Portugal’s Benfica, entering in the 89th minute of a 5-0 win over visiting Maritimo in Lisbon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Champions League: 5 things we learned from Matchday 2

Erling Haaland is inevitable and four more things we learned from Champions League Matchday 2.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Haaland soars for City in Champions League; Madrid, PSG win

It was Manchester City striker Erling Haaland’s show in the Champions League on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in home win Neres scored one goal from his only shot, created one chance, sent in two accurate crosses and made one tackle (zero won) in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Sporting.

Impact Neres started for the second time in group stage (five appearances) and scored his first goal to give them the 3-1 lead in the 58th minute before subbing off. The forward will now look to find the back of the net again as they head for the knockout stage.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Haller scores in every group-stage game for perfect Ajax

Sebastien Haller became only the second player — after Cristiano Ronaldo — to score in every group-stage match of a Champions League campaign as Ajax beat Sporting Lisbon 4-2

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active performance in win Neres had three off-target shots, created three chances and sent in two crosses (one accurate) during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Besiktas.

Impact Neres made his first UCL start of the season as Antony was rested and left out of the team. And the winger made most of the opportunity, being involved in several dangerous plays as being one of the reasons why his side dominated during the second half. With Ajax already qualified for knockout stage, Neres could very well remain in the starting XI for Dec. 7 home match against Sporting CP.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ajax beats injury-hit Beşiktaş 2-0 in Champions League

Sébastien Haller has scored his fifth Champions League goal of the season as Ajax beat injury-hit Beşiktaş 2-0 to maintain its lead in Group C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ajax star David Neres released by police after breaking coronavirus rules to attend underground nightclub in Sao Paulo | Goal.com Ajax and Brazil winger David Neres could be hit with charges for violating coronavirus restrictions by attending a party in Sao Paulo.

MAY 28, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Haller ends underwhelming spell at West Ham by joining Ajax

Sébastien Haller has ended his underwhelming 18-month spell at West Ham by signing for Ajax for $27.5 million in a move that bolsters the Dutch league leader’s injury-hit front lin...

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atalanta beats Ajax 1-0 to progress in Champions League

Substitute Luis Muriel put Atalanta into the knockout stage of the Champions League on Wednesday, scoring in the 85th minute to secure a 1-0 win over 10-man Ajax and clinch second...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young gun Gravenberch scores as Ajax beats Midtjylland 3-1

Ryan Gravenberch scored a memorable first Champions League goal as Ajax dominated Midtjylland in a 3-1 win at the empty Johan Cruyff Arena

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tagliafico's own-goal gives Liverpool 1-0 win at Ajax

Liverpool’s makeshift defense held firm and a fortunate goal earned Jurgen Klopp’s team a 1-0 victory over Ajax in their Champions League opener at the empty Johan Cruyff Area

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Everton and Neres in contention for Neymar's spot in Brazil

Everton and Neres in contention for Neymar's spot in Brazil

JUNE 15, 2019

Neres set to replace Neymar for Brazil at Copa America

After only one game, David Neres is already starting to the fill the hole left by Neymar

JUNE 10, 2019