[24][25], Neymar made his professional debut on 7 March 2009, despite being only 17 years old. [178] He scored his 400th career goal on 6 November against Bordeaux, where he scored a brace and helped the team to win the match 32. [372] Under the slogan "Together, we can beat Ebola", FIFA's campaign was done in conjunction with the Confederation of African Football and health experts, with the players holding up eleven messages to raise awareness of the disease and ways to combat it. [103] On a personal note, he became the eighth player in football's history to win both the Copa Libertadores and the UEFA Champions League, and the first player to score in final victories in both competitions. Neymar has showcased his skill for years now at Santos. Neymar prepares to take a free kick during Brazil's opening match of the, : Golden Boot award winner (when goals scored are tied), 201415: The treble and individual success, 201718: Debut season and domestic treble, 201920: Suspended season, European final, 202122: Individual records and collective irregularity, 202223: Regained form and season ending injury, 20102012: Senior debut and first major tournaments, 20132014: Confederations Cup triumph and World Cup breakthorugh, 20152016: Assuming the captaincy and Olympic gold, 2019present: Copa Amrica runner-up and All-time Brazil top scorer. Neymar was luckily enrolled in an education system that supported his football interests well. [142] He suffered a foot injury in late January 2019 that kept him out of his side's Champions League round of 16 tie against Manchester United. "[320] After his hat-trick in a 31 victory against Internacional in the Copa Libertadores and Messi's five goals scored in the Champions League, Neymar said: "I am a Messi fan. His longest romance was with the starlet Bruna Marquezine, who left Neymar after the cheating rumors about him. [265], In May 2019, Neymar was included in Brazil's 23-man squad for the 2019 Copa Amrica on home soil. Having renounced the captaincy, he featured at the 2018 World Cup, and after missing the 2019 Copa Amrica through injury, helped Brazil to a runner-up finish at the 2021 tournament. Zico said: "I see Neymar like a [Cristiano] Ronaldo or a Messi, the type who appears and makes things happen. Neymar's father calls this place the dumping ground of Sao Paulo. Neymar finished third for the FIFA Ballon d'Or in 2015 and 2017, has been awarded the FIFA Pusks Award, has been named in the FIFA FIFPro World11 twice, the UEFA Team of the Year twice, and the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season three times. Neymar was born in Mogi das Cruzes, a small town outside Sao Paulo. Adding in claps keeps the interest high, and having "No!" as the final answer gives the coolest answer to the "only child" kids in the class. He made a point of performing his dance antics to the song after scoring goals in football games and appeared live with Tel in one of the latter's concerts. [65] On 18 March 2013, Neymar told that he had a "dream of playing in Europe, for a big club like Barcelona, Real Madrid and Chelsea." Neymar Jr. is a Brazilian wonder boy who plays football. He has a brother Valentin from his mother's side. After bidding an emotional farewell to Barcelona, Lionel Messi has decided to join Paris Saint-Germain and reunite with Neymar. After the match, Neymar was caught on video appearing to punch a spectator in the face. He is now a businessman and entrepreneur. The footballers fans noticed he always misses playing on this date. Natalia and Neymar first met at Neymars birthday party. Neymar reportedly also tithes (10%) his income to his church and has named Kak as his religious role model. Birth Country: Brazil. [309] During the 2018 World Cup, Neymar's antics inspired on social media the Neymar Challenge for dramatic dives. By the age of 12, he signed his first contract and the rest is history. ", "Neymar is the most decisive player in the world", "Rio Ferdinand: This player will replace Barcelona's Lionel Messi as the world No1", "Why Neymar Is the 3rd-Best Player in the World on Current Form", "Who is the best Brazilian footballer of all time? "[319] Ronaldo stated: "Neymar is a great talent, the best we have in Brazil. [283][284], I am an admirer. 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[245], On 14 June 2015, in Brazil's opening Copa Amrica fixture, Neymar scored the equaliser and assisted the stoppage-time winning goal by Douglas Costa as Brazil came from 01 down to beat Peru 21 in Temuco. Neymar reveals plans to have two more children in shirtless GQ Style shoot | Daily Mail Online. He was brought on for the last thirty minutes, in a 21 win against Oeste. Neymar Jr and Rafaella have matching crowns on their left arms - his has the word 'Sorella', which means sister in Italian, while hers reads 'Fratello', meaning brother. [105] He was the first player apart from those two to top the competition's scoring list, since compatriot Kak in 200607. [338] Several days before the decision made by the French league, Spanish radio station Cadena SER claimed to have footage of Neymar racially abusing OM player Hiroki Sakai. [111] On 30 November, Neymar was shortlisted for the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or alongside Messi and Ronaldo, and subsequently came third. [] A lot of times he will fall because he can't do anything else, but he was overdoing it." Their quality of family life improved, as at age 15, Neymar was earning 10,000 reais per month and at 16, 125,000 reais per month. [187][188] As part of his prolific attacking trio alongside Kylian Mbapp and Lionel Messi, on 21 August, all three scored and assisted with Neymar netting twice and registering three more assists in PSG's 71 away win over Lille. Many of his individual actions result in a goal and often it's a move that only seems to be happening with him on the pitch. Neymar won his third league title after PSG were awarded Ligue 1 as the season finished early due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Neymar came into prominence at Santos, where he made his professional debut aged 17. 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[35] Although the widespread opinion that Neymar deserved a place in Dunga's squad went as far as a 14,000 signature petition,[35][193] and despite the huge pressure on Dunga to pick Neymar,[194] he was omitted from both the squad of 23,[195][196] and the stand-by list. The following day, Neymar announced he would sign with Barcelona on 27 May 2013 and join the team after playing in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. [43][44] The win brought Santos their first Copa Libertadores triumph since 1963, when Brazilian legend Pel was playing for the club. He was born to his mother Nadine Santos and a former Brazilian football player Neymar Santos Sr. [317] He has also been compared to compatriot Ronaldinho. [96], In May, the closing month of the season, Neymar scored the last goal in a 30 win against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final. [141], On 3 October 2018, Neymar scored a hattrick in a 61 win over Red Star Belgrade in a Champions League group stage fixture. [3][4][5] Neymar has scored at least 100 goals for three different clubs, making him one of four players to achieve this.[6]. Neymar finished the 2012 season, being award the Golden Ball, Arthur Friedenreich Award and Armando Nogueira Trophy. On 8 May, he extended his contract with PSG until 2025. But he went on to say, "There's no point in speculating when I'll leave Santos. [87] On 18 September, he made his UEFA Champions League debut, assisting a Gerard Piqu goal as Bara beat Ajax 40 in their opening match of the 201314 tournament. [290][291][292] He is a notable exponent of the rainbow flick. His older sister, Rafaella Beckran, is also a professional footballer. Neymar also has a sister named. [357][358] Neymar also features in EA Sports' FIFA video game series, with the trailer for FIFA 18 showing him in his PSG home jersey. [330][331], In July 2019, police announced that a rape investigation against Neymar would be dropped due to insufficient evidence. Year Net worth; 2023: TBA: 2022: $220 million: 2021: $200 million: 2020: $190 million: Age: How old is Neymar? [270], On 13 June 2021, in Brazil's opening group match of the 2021 Copa Amrica, which took place on home soil, Neymar scored his team's second goal from the penalty spot and later assisted another for Gabriel Barbosa in a 30 win over Venezuela. The Barcelona player found out that he was going to be a father during his time at Santos FC . Brazil is home to the world's largest ethnic Japanese population outside Japan - 1.5 million, or half of the roughly 3 million scattered around the globe. He is one of the best players in the world. [250][251], In Brazil's quarter-final clash with Colombia on 13 August, Neymar scored Brazil's first goal of the match, from a direct free kick, and also set up his nation's second goal in an eventual 20 win. [318], Neymar's increasing reputation led both the media and former great players to draw comparisons between Neymar and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, which Neymar has commented on saying: "Messi is above everyone, there is no use comparing me with him. [363], In April 2013, Brazilian cartoonist Mauricio de Sousa released a Monica's Gang comic book featuring a younger version of Neymar (called Neymar Jr.) as the main character. [71], Neymar was presented at the Camp Nou in front of 56,500 fans, a record turnout for a Brazilian player. He made his 50 million dollar fortune with Santos, FC Barcelona & Brazilian National Squad. Neymar became a father at a very young age. [337] On 16 September, Neymar was handed a two-match ban for his actions; Ligue 1 also began an investigation into the alleged racist comments made by lvaro. [76] The documents submitted to the authorities on request contained contradictory information. Neymar suffered a hamstring injury in October while on international duty with Brazil,[150] and returned to play for PSG during their Champions League group match against Real Madrid on 26 November in a 22 draw. [256] Neymar subsequently renounced the captaincy following their Olympic victory. [225][226], On 2 June, Neymar was named in the Brazil squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. [183][184] On 21 May 2022, he scored his 100th goal with PSG in a 50 win over Metz. [note 1] In France, he won four league titles, among other honours, and was voted Ligue 1 Player of the Year in his debut season. The French sports newspaper L'quipe said that the three players reportedly went on vacation in Ibiza. [304], However, Neymar also has been known and criticised for his excessive diving[305][306][307][308] when tackled by another player for which Pel has said, "[h]e is a player with a body that can't take a lot of hits. At age 14 he had a successful trial with Spain's Real Madrid, and Santos had to increase its spending to retain him. Rafaella Santos is Neymar's younger sister born on March 11, 1996. Unfortunately, the world he was born into was a poverty-stricken one based in Mogi das Cruzes, in So Paulo. [366][367] He has over 200 million Instagram followers, the third highest for a sportsperson (after Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi), and inside the top 20 most followed people. ", Neymar after the 40 loss against PSGon 15 February 2017[117], In Barcelona's 61 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the 201617 UEFA Champions League round of 16, Neymar had a miraculous and heroic role in Barcelona's return, by scoring two goals and assisted the decisive goal of Sergi Roberto during the closing seven-minute sequence, of which he, was, named man of the match, based on his efforts. The club also requested Paris Saint-Germain to take on the responsibility for the payment of the fees if the player cannot do so himself. Neymar Jr came from a very loving and supportive family; he grew up along with his younger sister named Rafaella Beckran. I will keep punching the air with joy for every goal you score' Pel congratulates Neymar on equalling his record of 77 official international goals. [343][344] Neymar has since signed with German sportswear company Puma. [186], Following a disappointing form in the previous season and with the club's change in transfer policy, Neymar was linked with a potential departure from the club, but the lack of potential suitors broke down a potential move, despite PSG's Football Advisor Lus Campos dismissing those rumours claiming that Neymar was part of the club's project. [151] On 24 July 2020, in Paris Saint-Germain's first professional game back after the pandemic, Neymar scored his side's lone goal in a 10 win over Saint-tienne in the Coupe de France Final, winning his second Coupe de France title with the club. EFE. He is very similar to Messi." [68] Ahead of his last match for Santos, on 26 May against Flamengo, Neymar was in tears during the national anthem. The two never wed, and eventually their relationship fizzled, but Neymar has remained a loving and present father to Davi. He is an all-round player full of dribbling, play-making, and goal-scoring skills. He was romantically linked to the actresses Brbara Evans and Chlo Grace Moretz, to the model Caroline Caputo and many others. 's Neymar Joins Growing Champions League Injury List", "Neymar appears to aim punch at fan goading him after defeat", "Will Neymar be banned for fan punch? [90], On 13 September 2014, after appearing as a substitute, Neymar scored his first two goals of the 201415 season, helping Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 20. [67] On 25 April 2013, his agent and father revealed that Neymar intended to leave for Europe before the 2014 FIFA World Cup. [242] On 14 October 2014, Neymar scored four goals in one game for the first time in his international career, scoring all of Brazil's goals in 40 friendly win against Japan at the National Stadium, Singapore. Birth City: Mogi das Cruzes, So Paulo. [14][15] He inherited his name from his father, who is a former footballer and became his son's advisor as Neymar's talents began to grow. [75], In January 2014, the prosecutor's office in Madrid began investigating the transfer fee that Barcelona paid for Neymar. [239], On 11 July, Neymar was named on the 10-man shortlist for FIFA's Golden Ball award for the tournament's best player. His full name is Neymar da Silva Santos Junior. [135][136], During a 30 defeat of rivals Marseille on 25 February 2018, Neymar fractured the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot. [129][130], On 27 August 2017, FC Barcelona filed a lawsuit against Neymar, demanding he return the contract renewal bonus he received as well as 8.5million in damages and an additional 10% for the arrears. [272] On 23 June he assisted Casemiro's matchwinning goal from a corner in injury time of a 21 win over Colombia. [254][255] Both during and prior to the tournament, he had been subjected to criticism over his conduct on and off the pitch, with several former Brazil players suggesting that he was not fit to captain the national team. [28], Neymar continued his ascendancy in 2010, and, on 15 April 2010, he scored five goals for Santos in an 81 rout of Guarani in the qualifying stages of the Brazilian Cup. [198], On 26 July 2010, Neymar was selected for the first time in the Brazil senior team by new head coach Mano Menezes for a friendly match against the United States to be played in East Rutherford, New Jersey. [333][334], During a match between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille, Neymar reported being racially abused by lvaro Gonzlez, after being sent off for hitting him in the back of the head. Neymar finished the 2012 Campeonato Paulista with 20 goals and was voted the Best player and Best Forward, and Santos were crowned champions. [174], In the 202021 UEFA Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain were eliminated by Manchester City in the semi-finals. [346] He has also signed other sponsorships from Volkswagen, Tenys P Baruel, Lupo, Ambev, Claro, Unilever and Santander. [218], Neymar scored the first goal of the tournament in a 30 win over Japan at the Estdio Nacional Man Garrincha on 15 June. [185] Neymar helped PSG win their record-tying 10th national championship, finishing the season with 13 goals and 8 assists across all competitions, registering the fewest goals scored since arriving in Europe in 2013, in a season marked by various injuries and collective irregularity. This is definitely one to . There is a fun fact about Rafaellas birthday. [227] Going into the tournament, as the team's star player Neymar was expected to lead Brazil to their sixth World Cup success, and first title on home soil. In the 26th minute, with Croatia leading 10, Neymar elbowed Croatian midfielder Luka Modri, after which Neymar was issued a yellow card. Parents. Rafaella is a Brazilian model and she was born in Brazil on March 11, 1996. [127], Neymar joined French club Paris Saint-Germain on a contract that would run until 2022. 2) She does not share the family surname, "Da silva Santos" - she changed it because she is a fan of David Beckham. [92], On 24 January 2015, Neymar scored twice and assisted two more goals in a 60 win at Elche. [229], Neymar earned his 50th international cap in the opening match of the tournament, on 12 June against Croatia in So Paulo. [55] In the fixture against So Paulo on 29 April 2012, Neymar scored a hat-trick with the match ending 31. The deal reportedly increased Neymar's wages by 50%, to the levels that top European clubs would be paying him. [261] The goal, his 56th for Brazil, took him third in the all-time scoring chart behind only Pel and Ronaldo.
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