<text>  Brazil legend Romario has backed Barcelona striker Neymar to break the countrys long-standing goalscoring record currently held by Pele. Neymar is already the fifth highest scorer in Brazils history with 42 goals in 60 caps behind only Pele 77, Ronaldo 62, Romario 55 and Zico 48. But the Barcelona forward is still only 23 years of age, and Romario thinks he will one day break the great Peles record. Barcelona forward Neymar has scored 42 goals in 60 appearances so far for Brazil . Romario thinks the 23-year-old is capable of surpassing Peles all-time goalscoring record . Pele, pictured in Mexico City after winning the 1970 World Cup , scored 77 times for Brazil . Romario told Folha de Sao Paulo: I think because of his age, though he still has others to topple, Neymar will become top goalscorer in Brazils history, surpassing Pele. It wouldnt hurt if Neymar leapfrogged me in the list. I left my mark on history and now its his turn. Romario played 70 times for Brazil during his long playing career and was part of the team that won the 1994 World Cup in the United States. 