In the Asian Champions League, the 32-year-old entered the game in the 77th minute as his team defeated Al-Ain of the UAE Pro League 5–4.
Neymar suffered the injury on October 17, 2023, while representing Brazil against Uruguay in their 2026 World Cup qualifying match.
The following month, the forward, who has scored the most goals of any male in Brazil’s history, had surgery.
After an Al-Hilal counterattack, the substitute nearly scored to honor his comeback, but Al-Ain regained possession and scored a late goal.
Neymar left Paris Saint-Germain to relocate to Saudi Arabia.
Ankle ailments kept him out of action for several months during his final two seasons with PSG.
Prior to rupturing his ACL, he played five games for Al-Hilal.
