As Neymar narrows the gap with Pele, the all-time top scorer of the Brazilian team hailed the PSG striker’s extraordinary performance in Copa America. Based on FIFA records, Pele sits first for Team Brazil with 77 goals. Neymar cut the gap to nine after helping Brazil beat Peru 4-0.

“Every time I see this boy, he is smiling. It is impossible not to smile back. It is contagious. I, like many Brazilians, am always happy when I see him playing soccer,” wrote Pele on social media.