Extra weight has helped Neymar improve his performances for Barça

Barcelona forward Neymar has started the season in fine form, scoring 11 goals in his 11 appearances for the club.

And as SPORT revealed a few days ago on the front cover of the newspaper, the Brazilian's impressive performances have been down to slight physical changes.

These changes are now beginning to show on the pitch.

The club gave him a personalised fitness plan to follow over the summer and the result has been the player increasing his weight and strength.

And according to the program 'Esporte Espectacular' on 'Globesporte' in Brazil, Neymar has gained four kilograms in muscle recently.

"It's not so I can boast, that doesn't interest me," the 22-year-old said.

"It's so I can be more efficient.

"What I want is to be the best on the pitch; it doesn't matter if people see me as good looking or not."

It is quite clear that Neymar's form is not down to chance, but to hard work and dedication.