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Age: 32 Years
Hometown: São Vicente, São Paulo, Brazil
Height: 5' 9"

Neymar

Bio/Wiki
Full nameNeymar da Silva Santos Júnior
Other nameNeymar Jr.
Nickname(s)• Juninho [1]Instagram - Rafaella
• Joia
• Ney
• Neymaravilha
Profession(s)• Footballer
• Singer
• Actor
Famous forBeing the highest goalscorer for Brazil
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 175 cm
in meters- 1.75 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 9”
Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 70 kg
in pounds- 154 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)- Chest: 40 inches
- Waist: 32 inches
- Biceps: 12 inches
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBlack
Fotballer
International DebutInternational- 24 October 2009 for Brazil against Japan
Club- 7 March 2009 for Santos against Oeste
Jersey Number#11 (Brazil)
Neymar in jersey number 11 for Brazil
#10 (Brazil)
Neymar in jersey number 10 for Brazil
#10 (Club)
Neymar jersey number 10 for PSG
Club Team(s)• Portuguesa Santista (1999-2003)\

• Santos (2003–2013)

• Barcelona (2013–2017)

• Paris Saint-Germain (2017–2023)

• Al Hilal (2023-present)
Coach/Mentor• Betinho
• Antonio Lima
PositionStriker - Left Wing
FootBoth (Right, Left)
Outfitter• Nike (Till August 2020)
• Puma
Records• Fastest goal in Olympic history (Rio 2016) for Brazil against Honduras, just 14 seconds after the kick-off

• Most goals scored for Brazil in international fixtures

• First player in history to score in both legs of the Copa del Rey, Champions League, and La Liga in a single season

• Most expensive transfer in football history (from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for €222 million (£200 million) in August 2017)

• Youngest player in Brazilian history to reach 100 caps for the national team (In 2019 at the age of 27)

• Won maximum number of Saba Gold Awards (6 times)

• Fastest 50 goals for PSG in Ligue 1 (in 58 matches)

• First player in European Cup and Champions League history to score 20 goals for two different clubs, 21 goals for Barcelona in 40 games, and 20 for PSG in 25 games

• Most expensive purchase in the Saudi Pro League (At €90 million for his transfer to Al-Hilal in 2023)
Awards, Honours, Achievements 2011- Bola de Ouro, World Soccer Young Player of the Year, South American Footballer of the Year, FIFA Club World Cup Bronze Ball
Neymar - Samba Gold Award
2012- South American Footballer of the Year, FIFA Puskás Award

2013- FIFA Confederations Cup Bronze Shoe, FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Ball, Named in FIFA Confederations Cup Dream Team

2014- FIFA World Cup Bronze Boot, Named in FIFA World Cup Dream Team, Samba Gold

2015- Champions League Top Goalscorer, Nickelodeon Brazil Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Athlete, Samba Gold, La Liga Best World Player

2016- Fourth most famous athlete in the world according to ESPN

2017- Nickelodeon Brazil Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Athlete, Named in FIFA FIFPro World XI, Samba Gold

2018- Ligue 1 Player of the Year
Neymar - Ligue 1 Player of the Year
2019- World's fourth most famous athlete as per ESPN

2020 - Samba Gold, Named in UEFA Team of the Year

2021- Named in IFFHS CONMEBOL Team of the Decade, Named in Copa América Team of the Tournament, Samba Gold

2022- Samba Gold
Neymar with Samba Gold Trophy 2022
Personal Life
Date of Birth5 February 1992 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2024)32 Years
BirthplaceMogi das Cruzes, Brazil
Zodiac signAquarius
Signature Neymar's Signature
NationalityBrazilian
HometownSão Vicente, São Paulo, Brazil
SchoolNot Known
College/UniversityDid Not Attend
Educational QualificationSchool Dropout
ReligionChristianity (Pentecostalism) [2]Bloomberg
Ethnicity/Race Brazilian (African, Portuguese)
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
AddressA 6-BHK mansion spread over two-and-a-half-acre in Portobello near Rio de Janeiro
Neymar's house in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hobbies• Wakeboarding
• Dancing
• Playing Poker
• Playing Video Games
• Playing Piano
Tattoo(s)He has around 46 tattoos on his body which include

• Face of a lion on left hand, Queen crown tattoo on ring finger, two tick marks inked on his pinkie
Neymar's left hand tattoos
• The word, Love, tattooed in cursive on side of his left hand’s palm
Neymar's Love Tattoo
• A phrase with words, “Toda arma… E toda língua… Bola que é sua… Que não é sua…” inked on the right side of Neymar’s chest
Neymar Jr Poem Tattoo
• Portrait of his mother, Nadine Santos, on his right bicep
Neymar's mother tattoo
• Portrait of his sister, Rafaella Santos, on his right shoulder
Neymar's sister tattoo
• The word, Blessed, inked on his upper back, just below his neck
Neymar Jr blessed tattoo
• The words, Never-ending love, inked on his right side of the body, just above his thigh (he got it when he was dating actress Bruna Marquezine)
Neymar Jr never ending love tattoo
• Three little birds flying along with the words, Tudo Passa, on left side of his neck
Neymar Jr birds and words tattoo
• Roman Numeral for the number four, IV, on the right side of his neck
Neymar Jr IV tattoo
• A cross with wings on the back of his neck
Neymar's cross with wings tattoo
• A feather and the words, Dream Chaser, in cursive on right side of his neck
Neymar's feather with Dreamchaser tattoo
• A diamond with the word, Sorella, inked on his left shoulder
Neymar's diamond and Sorella tattoo
• The name of his son, Davi Lucca, with his date of birth, 24/08/2011 on right forearm
Neymar's tattoo of his son's name
• Words Ousadia meaning Courage on left ankle and Alegria meaning Joy on right ankle
Neymar's ankle tattoos
• A Tiger on the outer side of his left forearm
Neymar's tiger tattoo
• A ring on his right index finger and a cross on his right hand
Neymar's right hand tattoo
• A heart on his upper right arm
Neymar's heart tattoo
• The word, Shhh…, inked on his left index finger
Neymar's shh tattoo
• A cross with a crown and the words, Todos Corren, encased in a banner with words, Corintios 9:24-27, on left upper arm
Neymar's cross and crown tattoo
• The words, Life is a joke, on upper left arm
Nerymar's Life is a joke tattoo
• Two hands praying with a sun behind them on the front side of Neymar’s left forearm with the letters Fe inked below them
Neymar's prayer tattoo
• A closed fist with the words, Far parte de mi historia, inked around the fist on his upper left arm
Neymar's fist tattoo
• Name of his sister, Rafaella, with a heart on right wrist (Neymar's first tattoo)
Neymar's rafaella tattoo
• The word, Family, with a symbol for a treble and three stars on left bicep
Neymar's family tattoo
• The words, Dios es Fiel, meaning God is Faithful inked on his left wrist
Neymar's dios es fiel tattoo
• The words, Stay Strong, on left shoulder
Neymar's stay strong tattoo
• Motivational words such as Work Hard, Focus, Passion, Faith on his right leg
Neymar's right leg tattoos
• The Champions League Cup with the date 06.06.15 and emoji with toungue out on right calf
Neymar's Champions League tattoo
• A football wearing a crown along with a sketchy outline of himself at back on right calf
Neymar jr football tattoo
• A boy holding a football, standing on the ground looking at the favelas in Brazil dreaming of football and a home on his left calf
Neymar dreams tattoo
• A puzzle piece with the letter M on right arm
Neymar's puzzle tattoo
• Name of his mother, Nadine, with a heart and infinity symbol on left wrist
Neymar Jr Nadine Tattoo
• Portrait of his son, Davi Luca, on right forearm
Neymar's tattoo of his son
• The phrase, Por contade de Deus, somos irmaos, inked on the left side of his body
Neymar jr phrase tattoo
• A knight riding a horse, holding a sword in his left hand and a shield in his right which also contains efesios 6:11 written on it, inked on his left wrist
Neymar's knight tattoo
• Quote, Que Deus me abenço, meaning God Bless You on left shin and a quote on right shin
Neymar's shin tattoo
• His birth year '1992' inked on both legs
Neymar's leg tattoo
• The Olympic Rings tattoo with the words, Rio 2016, above it and an anchor on his left hand
Neymar Jr Olympics Anchor Tattoo
• Different emojis on his calves
neymar's emoji tattoos
• A poem on right abdomen and numbers 1 and 99 with the word Change on right thigh
neymar's abdomen and thigh tattoo
• A flower on right arm
neymar's flower tattoo
• A heart on his right pinkie finger
Heart tattoo of Neymar
• Two superheroes, the Spiderman and the Batman, on his back
Superheroes tattoo of Neymar
• Words, Gigante por Natureza, meaning Giant from Nature on chest

• Words, step by step, on his throat, Be nice on right trap, Resilience on left trap

• An Eagle on side left chest and a football field surrounded by trees on right chest

• A Mickey Mouse holding a football on left abdomen
Neymar's chest, abdomen, and trap tattoos
• A flower on his left arm
Flower tattoo of Neymar
• An eye inked just above his right elbow
Eye tattoo of Neymar
Piercing(s)Multiple piercings on both ears
Neymar's ear piercings
ControversiesFight with coach

In 2010, he used to play for Brazilian club 'Santos,' and during a game against Goianiense, his team managed to win a penalty kick. Neymar though he would be going to take the penalty kick, but his coach Dorival Junior wanted someone else to take it, which made Neymar angry and he insulted him both on the field, and later in the dressing room. After the match, Neymar was banned for a match and his coach was fired.
Neymar - Dorival Junior argument on field
Fight turned into mass brawl

In 2010, his fight with an opposite team player, Joao Marcos, turned into a mass brawl in a league for Santos against Ceara, after the police interrupted.
Neymar - Ceara players fight
Portrayed as Jesus Christ

In 2012, it stirred a lot of controversy when the Brazilian sports magazine 'The Placar' published the photo of Neymar being crucified in the same way as Jesus Christ, on the cover of their magazine as a metaphor to criticize him for supposedly diving too often.
Neymar - The Placar
Assets freezed by Court

In 2015, a Brazilian court freezed his assets worth $50 for his unpaid taxes from 2011 to 2013, plus penalties and interest.

Argument with a teammate

In 2017, he had a heated argument with team-mate Nelson Semedo during a training session in Miami, ahead of Barcelona's clash with Real Madrid.
Neymar - Nelson Semedo fight
Teasing a player

In January 2018, he landed in controversy while he was playing a Ligue 1 match for Paris Saint-Germain against Stade Rennes FC. He teased the opposition player, Hamari Traore, as he withdrew his hand after reaching out for his hand. However, later he defended his act and called it just a "joke."
Neymar- Handshake Snub
Sexual Assault on a nike employee

In 2018, a nike employee filed a complaint against Neymar and alleged that when they were on a marketing trip to New York City in 2016, they helped Neymar back to his hotel room while he was drunk. In the room, he tried to the exit and chased her in the hallway while being naked. She also said that he forced her to do oral sex but was unsuccessful. In 2020, Cooley LLP was hired by Nike to investigate the charges after which the contract with Neymar was terminated in 2020. [3]Bleacher Report

Three-match ban

In April 2019, Stade Rennais FC defeated PSG during the final of French Cup. While making his way to the stadium, Neymar got into an argument with a fan who was abusing PSG players. Allegedly, the fan called Gianluigi Buffon a 'dirty idiot', Marco Verratti a 'racist', and told Neymar 'go learn how to play football' after which Neymar got into a fight with him and reportedly punched him as well. The French Football Federation banned him for 3 matches after the videos went viral. [4]India Today

Accused of rape

In 2019, Neymar was accused of rape by a Brazilian model named Najila Trindade who alleged that Neymar raped her at a hotel in Paris, France on 15 May 2019.
Najila Trindade, Brazilian model who accused Neymar of raping her
Neymar later put out their WhatsApp conversation in public and said that he paid for her Paris trip and had consensual sex with her. Later, Trindade and her former husband, Estivens Alves, were accused of lying to police and attempting to blackmail the player. [5]BBC [6]Reuters
Estivens Alves, former husband of Najila Trindade
Racism Accusations

In September 2020, he was given a red card while playing for PSG against Marseille. He hit the Spanish player Alvaro Gonzalez on the back of the head and accused of calling him a monkey after which the French Football Federation opened an investigation but later cleared him of doing anything against the spirit of the game. Gonzalez later said that he received more than 2 million WhatsApp messages, most of which were death threats. Gonzalez said that he did not step out of house for more than a month. [7]The Times of India [8]Reuters

Criticism for supporting Jair Bolsonaro

In 2022, he appeared in a TikTok video in which he lip synced the jingle of then-President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro. Many people including the Brazilian comedian Yuri Marçal took shots at Neymar. In reply, Neymar said that people talk about democracy but could not respect anyone's different opinion. [9]CNN

Cheating his pregnant girlfriend

In June 2023, rumours circulated on social media claiming that Neymar cheated his then-girlfriend, Bruna Biancardi, who was pregnant at that time. Allegedly, Neymar got physical on the Brazilian valentine day (celebrated on 12 June) with a Brazilian blogger named Fernanda Campos who said that they spent 40 minutes together, and Neymar did not tell her that he was in a relationship with Biancardi at that time.
Fernanda Campos, the girl with whom Neymar cheated on Bruna Biancardi
There were rumours that Neymar and Biancardi were in sort of an open relationship with a contract that read that Neymar could be with other girls discreetly, girls should not be call girls, he wears a condom while making love, and he cannot kiss them on mouth. Later, Neymar wrote a lengthy message on Instagram mentioning that he did wrong with his family and also thanked Biancardi for carrying their child. [10]New York Post [11]Grazia
Neymar and Bruna Biancardi after his apology
Fined for building artificial lake

In July 2023, the Brazilian municipality of Mangaratiba fined Neymar 16 million reais (3.3 million dollars or 3 million euros) for the irregularities in the construction work at his beach house, Aero Rural condominium, in Rio de Janeiro state. [12]Marca
Lake being built at Neymar's mansion
Criticised for helping Dani Alves

In January 2024, Neymar was critizised by Cida Gonçalves, Minister of women of Brazil, and Gleisi Hoffman, President of the Workers' Party of Brazil, for helping his Brazilian and PSG teammate, Dani Alves, who was charged of raping a 23-year old woman in a Barcelona night club in December 2022.
Neymar with Dani Alves (right)
Reportedly, Neymar paid the fine of 150 thousand euros for Alves which helped him get the minimum sentence of four and a half years. He also arranged a attorney for Alves for the trail and asset management. [13]The Daily Star [14]Marca
Relationships & More
Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends• Carolina Dantas
Carolina Dantas and Neymar holding their son
• Barbara Evans (Model, Actress)
Neymar - Barbara Evans
• Nicole Bahls (Model)
Neymar - Nicole Bahls
• Daniela Carvalho (Actress)
Neymar - Daniela Carvalho
• Andressa Suita (Actress)
Neymar - Andressa Suita
• Carol Abranches (Model)
Neymar - Carol Abranches
• Mayra Cardi (TV Personality)
Neymar - Mayra Cardi
• Patrícia Jordane (Model)
Neymar and Patricia Jordane
• Bruna Marquezine (Actress)
Neymar and Bruna Marquezine
• Laryssa Oliveira
Neymar - Laryssa Oliveira
• Gabriella Lenzi (Model)
Neymar and Gabriella Lenzi
• Soraja Vucelic (Model)
Neymar and Soraja Vucelic
• Thaila Ayala (Actress)
Neymar and Thaila Ayala
Bruna Biancardi (Model)
Bruna Biancardi
• Natalia Barulich (Model)
Neymar with Natalia Barulich
• Anitta (Brazilian singer)
Neymar with Anitta
• Jhenny Andrade (Model and UFC ring girl)
Neymar with Jhenny Andrade
Family
Wife/SpouseN/A
ChildrenSon- Davi Lucca da Silva Santos (born in 2011, with Carolina Dantas)
Neymar with his son Davi Lucca
Daughter- Mavie (born in 2023, with Bruna Biancardi)
Neymar and Bruna Biancardi with their daughter
ParentsFather- Neymar Santos, Sr. (Former footaller)
Mother- Nadine da Silva
Neymar's Parents
SiblingsBrother- None
Sister- Rafaella Beckran
Neyman with his sister Rafaella Beckran
Favourites
Footballer(s)Robinho, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Andres Iniesta, Xavi
Goalkeeper(s)Marcos, Dida, Júlio César, Cláudio Taffarel, Victor Valdés
Food(s)Italian and Japanese Cuisines
TV Show(s)Game of Thrones, Prison Break
ColourWhite
Style Quotient
Car Collection• Maserati MC12
• Ferrari 458 Italia
Neymar - Ferrari 458 Italia
• Audi R8 Spyder
• Volkswagen Touareg
• Porsche Panamera Turbo
• Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
• Ferrari California T
Jet CollectionCessna 680
Neymar - Cessna 680 Jet
Money Factor
Salary/Income (approx.)$85 million ($50 million from football salary and $35 million from brand deals) (As of 2023)
Assets/PropertiesA yacht, a jet and several properties in Brazil
Net Worth (approx.)$200 million (Rs 1600 crore approx) (As of 2023)

Neymar

Some Lesser Known Facts About Neymar

  • Neymar wasn’t destined for fame right from birth as he was born into a modest family and had a rough time growing up.

    Neymar' Childhood Photos

    Neymar’s Childhood Photos

  • He was just 4 months old when he escaped a fatal car accident while he was travelling with his family.

    Neymar' Car Accident

    Neymar’s Car Accident

  • He attended one of the worst schools in his locality and used to study under candlelight as his family wasn’t able to pay electricity bills most of the time, and eventually had to move to their grandparents’ house to save some money, but had to live in a small room.

    Neymar's childhood house

    Neymar’s childhood house

  • He inherited football from his father who used to be a professional football player, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise as he encouraged Neymar to play football when he was around 3 years old, after which he started playing street football and futsal.

  • As a kid, Neymar used to be a fun-loving and hyperactive boy, who was most of the time seen playing football and video games.
  • His raw talent was first discovered by his first coach, Betinho when he was around 6 years old and was playing a beach soccer game in São Vicente.

    Betinho, first coach of Neymar

    Betinho, first coach of Neymar

  • At the age of 7, he joined the ‘Portuguesa Santista youth club and developed tremendous football skills. and, in just a matter of few years, he was counted among one of the most promising young talents in Brazil.

    Neymar (second from right, sitting) with his Portuguesa Santista youth club teammates

    Neymar (second from right, sitting) with his Portuguesa Santista youth club teammates

  • His father used to be so much busy while doing his multiple jobs to support his son’s football career, that he wasn’t able to see him play in his early football career.
  • A the age of 11, he joined the youth system of ‘Santos FC’ and three years later, he earned a chance to continue his development with Real Madrid CF, but Santos knew his value and convinced him to stay with the club by giving him a huge bonus.

    Neymar when he played for Santos Youth team

    Neymar when he played for the Santos Youth team

  • In 2009, he made his senior debut for ‘Santos FC’ and made an impact straightaway by earning the award of the league’s ‘Best Young Player.’

    Neymar for Santos FC (left) playing against Lionel Messi for FC Barcelona (right)

    Neymar for Santos FC (left) playing against Lionel Messi for FC Barcelona (right)

  • Around 14,000 fans requested and signed a petition and demanded the then Brazil team manager, Dunga, to include Neymar for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, but he wasn’t picked.
  • He became a father at the age of just 19, when his former girlfriend, Carolina Dantas, gave birth to their son, David Lucca.

    Neymar with his newly born son Davi Lucca

    Neymar with his newly born son Davi Lucca

  • He celebrated his 20th birthday in style as he scored his 100th career goal that day.
  • After his five-year-long stay at ‘Santos FC,’ he signed with ‘FC Barcelona’ on 27 May 2013 and joined them after the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. The Brazilians disliked it as it was a ‘cheap move’ for just €57.1 million.

    Neymar during his signing with FC Barcelona

    Neymar during his signing with FC Barcelona

  • In February 2013, he became the first Brazilian athlete to appear on the cover of the ‘TIME’ magazine.

    Neymar on the cover of TIME Magazine

    Neymar on the cover of TIME Magazine

  • He suffered from ‘anaemia,’ deficiency of red cells or of haemoglobin in the blood while playing for ‘FC Barcelona’ in his debut year.
  • In the 2014 FIFA World Cup, he very well carried the burned of expectations on his home turf of Brazil, as he scored 4 goals overall. But, the unexpected happened, on 4 July 2014, just minutes before Brazil won its quarterfinal match against Colombia, Neymar suffered a broken vertebra after a knee in the back from Colombia’s defender Juan Zuniga. The Brazil team couldn’t recover from the shocking loss of their star player and lost their semifinal match to Germany, 7-1.

    Neymar (in yellow) with Juan Zuniga (on his back) which ruled him out of the 2014 FIFA World Cup

    Neymar (in yellow) with Juan Zuniga (on his back) which ruled him out of the 2014 FIFA World Cup

  • He became the captain of Brazil in September 2014 and captained them till 2016.
  • In June 2015, Neymar helped FC Barcelona win the 2015 UEFA Champions League, La Liga, and Copa Libertadores. The attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Neymar, named MSN, scored 122 goals, the most in a season of Spanish club competitions.

    Luis Suárez, Neymar, and Lionel Messi (left to right) when they played for FC Barcelona

    Luis Suárez, Neymar, and Lionel Messi (left to right) when they played for FC Barcelona

  • He scored the winning goal for Brazil during the 5-4 penalty score against Germany in the 2016 Rio Olympics football final, helping Brazil win its first gold in Olympics football.

    Neymar with 2016 Rio Olympics gold medal

    Neymar with the 2016 Rio Olympics gold medal

  • On 2 April 2017, he scored his 100th goal for FC Barcelona during his 177th match for the club.
  • In July 2017, Neymar expressed his desire to leave FC Barcelona. Rumours circulated in the media that he wanted to get out of Messi’s shadow.
  • He is always thankful for what football has given him and made a successful attempt in 2017 to give something in return by starting a five-a-side football tournament called ‘Neymar Jr’s Five,’ where more than 60 countries take part.

    Neymar during Neymar Jr Five tournament

    Neymar during the Neymar Jr Five tournament

  • FC Barcelona announced on 3 August 2017 that Neymar’s legal team deposited €222 million to them which became the most expensive transfer. He signed a contract till 2022 with the French Club Paris Saint-Germain F.C. (PSG).

    Neymar after signing with PSG

    Neymar after signing with PSG

  • During the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, he was trolled for his over-acting on the football field.

  • He formed a very dangerous attacking combination with Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani and helped PSG reach the final of the UEFA Champions League in 2020 before losing to Bayern Munich which brought Neymar to tears.

    Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, and Edinson Cavani (left to right) when they played for PSG

    Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, and Edinson Cavani (left to right) when they played for PSG

  • On 8 May 2021, he extended his contract with PSG till 2025. On 6 November 2021, he scored the 400th goal of his career.
  • On 9 December 2022, during the match against Croatia in the quarterfinal of the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Russia, he became the joint-highest goalscorer for Brazil by scoring his 77th goal, tying him with Pele.
  • Neymar signed a two-year contract with the Saudi club Al-Hilal on 15 August 2023 in the most expensive transfer in the Saudi Pro League. His weekly salary was reported to be £2.5 million.

    Neymar after signing with Al-Hilal Club

    Neymar after signing with Al-Hilal Club

  • His transfer to Al-Hilal made the spotlight due to his demands from the Saudi club. Reportedly, he demanded three luxury cars,  a Bentley Continental GP, an Aston Martin DBX and a Lamborghini Huracan, four Mercedes G Wagons for his entourage, and a Mercedes van with a driver available round the clock.
  • He requested a 25-bedroom mansion with a swimming pool and a refrigerator at his home to be always filled with Acai juice and Guarana drinks, and all the costs of his stays at hotels, restaurants and travel be covered by Al Hilal. He also asked for three saunas to be installed in his house and a sous chef to help his Brazilian chef. [15]Hindustan Times
  • On 8 September 2023, he scored his 79th goal for Brazil during a qualification match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup scheduled in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, against Bolivia and became the highest goal scorer for Brazil.

    Neymar being honoured after becoming the highest goalscorer for Brazil

    Neymar being honoured after becoming the highest goalscorer for Brazil

  • He was deregistered by Al-Hilal in January 2024 for the 2023-24 season after suffering an injury while being on national duty.
  • He has a lifelong group of friends that are called ‘Toiss.’

    Neymar with Toiss group

    Neymar with Toiss group

  • Just like Justin Beiber’s fans are called “Beliebers,” Neymar’s fans are called “Neymarzetes.” 

    Neymar with Neymarzetes poster

    Neymar with Neymarzetes poster

  • He has made cameo appearances in music videos like- “Eu Quero Tchu, Eu Quero Tcha” by João Lucas & Marcelo (2012), and “Pais do Futebol” by MC Guime (2013).

  • He has a comic series named after him called “Neymar Jr.,” which has been made by the famous Brazilian cartoonist, Mauricio de Sousa

    Neymar Comic Series

    Neymar Comic Series

  • He had scored twice the amount of goals than what Ronaldo had at the same age of 23.
  • He launched his music career in 2016 under the name Neymusico and released his first song on Facebook which was titled ‘Yo Necesito’ (I Need).

    Neymar announcing the start of his music career

    Neymar announcing the start of his music career

  • Neymar has played in various positions. He has played as a second striker, winger, and an attacking midfielder. Brazil manager Tite often used him as a central strike in false 9, an unconventional lone striker or centre-forward role from deep midfield.
  • His skills of dribbling, passing, finishing, feints, tricks, style of play, and playmaking have often been compared to the Brazilian great Ronaldinho.

    Neymar with Ronaldinho

    Neymar with Ronaldinho

  • Neymar’s career has been plagued by many injuries which have often put him out of the field for many months. When he joined Barcelona in 2013, doctors advised him to gain weight to cope with the physical nature of European football (soccer).
  • His antics on the field have been criticised by many players, coaches and fans. French footballer Eric Cantona once said that Neymar was a great actor and called him a wheeled suitcase that turns around for hours and hours on a gentle push.
  • He has always been religious as he used to wear a headband bearing the words “100% Jesus,” and gives 10% of his income to the Church to serve Christ.

    Neymar with his 100 percent Jesus Headband

    Neymar with his 100 per cent Jesus Headband

  • He is a dog lover and has two pet dogs.

    Neymar playing with his dogs

    Neymar playing with his dogs

  • Neymar is an NFT enthusiast. He owns many NFTs such as two from Bored Ape Yacht Club, one from the ACESnikers fashion collection, others from the Flipped BAYC, flipped CryptoPunks, and flipped Doodles.

    Neymar's Twitter post after buying two Bored Ape NFTs

    Neymar’s Twitter post after buying two Bored Ape NFTs

  • In October 2022, NFTSTAR Singapore PTE. Ltd. (popularly known as NFTSTR) released NFTs authorized by NR SPORTS, a company specializing in Neymar’s image management. These NFTs also provide access to Neymar’s metaverse.

    Poster of Neymar's metaverse

    Poster of Neymar’s metaverse

  • In an interview, he named Kyle Walker, a British footballer, as the toughest opponent he ever faced.
  • Many critics have called Neymar the biggest footballer who never won any Ballon d’Or or World Cup. He has been called ‘the prince who never became a king’ by many media outlets.
  • He has been associated with many charity programs of various organisations such as FIFA’s 11 Against Ebola campaign.
  • He has been featured in various football video games including Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 and EA Sports’ FIFA video game series. He featured as a playable operator in the 2022 first-person shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.

    Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo featured on the cover of FIFA 19

    Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo featured on the cover of FIFA 19

  • In 20221, he was featured in a documentary series Neymar and the Line of King, streamed on DAZN and a documentary series in 2022, titled Neymar: The Perfect Chaos was released on Netflix which was based on his life.
  • He often celebrates his goals and other achievements with dance.
  • In an interview, he said that had he not been a footballer, he would have become a musician. Interestingly, he cannot play any musical instrument.
  • Neymar formed a charity group named the Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr. which funds the education of more than 10,000 children and families. The group also initiated the Together for the Amazon campaign regarding the conservation of the Amazon rainforest.

    Neymar during a project of his charity group

    Neymar during a project of his charity group

  • Neymar is also fond of acting and has acted in a few Portuguese, Spanish and English films and TV series such as a cameo in the Hollywood film XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017) and played the role of Monje Jao in Money Heist (2019) streamed on Netflix.

    Neymar during a still from the film XXX Return of Xander Cage

    Neymar during a still from the film XXX Return of Xander Cage

  • He often plays poker whenever he goes to any casino.

    Neymar playing poker

    Neymar playing poker

  • Neymar has been the brand ambassador of various brands including Puma, Diesel, and Red Bull.

    Neymar showing his Puma shoes

    Neymar showing his Puma shoes

  • He has been spotted drinking beer and whiskey at parties and other events.

    A few photos of Neymar drinking beer

    A few photos of Neymar drinking beer

  • He likes playing basketball whenever he gets time away from football and has been spotted in various NBA matches.
  • He is very popular on social media. As of March 2024, he has more than 220 million followers on Instagram, [16]Instagram – Neymar Jr 63 million followers on Twitter, [17]Twitter – Neymar Jr, 92 million followers on Facebook, [18]Facebook – Neymar Jr. and 4 million subscribers on YouTube. [19]YouTube – Neymar Jr
  • He has one of the most craziest and most dedicated fan bases among the footballers. A Brazilian fan named Neymar as his nominee and wrote all of his assets to Neymar. The fan said that he empathised with the footballer for their similar personal life. [20]The Most Economic Times