Showstopping skills: The Neymar Flick

Neymar has more tricks in his locker than Paul Daniels. So much so, he has his own skill named after him – the Neymar flick.

It riles up opponents, but there’s no better way to show them who’s boss than by flicking the ball over an onrushing defender’s head and collecting it the other side.

Here, professional football freestyler Daniel Cutting goes through a step-by-step guide to help you master Neymar's signature move.

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Andrew Murray is a freelance journalist, who regularly contributes to both the FourFourTwo magazine and website. Formerly a senior staff writer at FFT and a fluent Spanish speaker, he has interviewed major names such as Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Sergio Aguero and Xavi. He was also named PPA New Consumer Journalist of the Year 2015.