Brazil superstar Neymar might be the most-fouled player in the World Cup but figures revealed on Thursday show just how much he is milking every point of contact.

As players, pundits and fans alike fume at the antics of the 26-year-old, rolling around and writhing in agony, it has emerged that Neymar has spent a staggering 13 minutes 50 seconds ON THE GROUND.

Fouled 23 times in four matches so far, that means Neymar spends almost 30 seconds ‘recovering’ from every knock.

READ MORE: Willian praises ‘excellent’ Neymar amid criticism

READ MORE: Mexico coach brands Neymar an embarrassment after ‘injury’ antics

READ MORE: Shearer labels Neymar ‘absolutely pathetic’ for theatrics

The claim has been made by RTS after Neymar was the centre of attention for both the right and unfortunately, wrong reasons, during his country’s 2-0 defeat of Mexico in the last 16 clash.

THE WORLD CUP’S BEST FAN COSTUMES: CLICK BELOW FOR SLIDESHOW

He scored a goal and claimed an assist but spoiled his Man of the Match performance when Mexico’s full-back, Miguel Layun, gently stepped on the Brazilian’s ankle.

Brazil’s No.10 acted like it had been a stamp, indicating huge pain. He was quite literally, taking it lying down…

He also completed a large number of rolls after a challenge during Brazil’s opening match against Switzerland.

There is no doubt that Neymar takes more than his fair share of punishment as he is clearly the player being targeted.

READ MORE: Neymar and Mbappe could be perfect for Madrid

But when you anger former England skipper that much that he rants: “It was absolutely pathetic when he is rolling around pretending to be in agony. Why does he feel the need to do that?”, and incite Mexico manager, Juan Carlos Osorio, to state: “It’s a shame for all football. It’s a negative example for the game, it’s a charade”, you know you are on the wrong track.

Neymar’s ‘rest periods’

• Against Switzerland 3min 40sec

• Against Costa Rica 2min 46sec

• Against Serbia 1min 56sec

• Against Mexico 5min 29sec

But on the plus side, he is eighth in the table for touches in the World Cup so far – with 366 – but is top when it comes to touches in the opposition penalty area (48), and dribbles attempted (43) although he has only completed 19 of those dribbles – behind Lionel Messi and Isco (23 each).

Neymar himself won’t be drawn on his histrionics, refusing to speak to the media, instead allowing his football to do the talking… sometimes.