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Full Name | Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior |
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Other Name | Neymar Jr. |
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Physical Stats & More
Height | 5’ 9" |
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Weight | 70 kg |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | Not Known |
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College/University | Did Not Attend |
Qualification | School Dropout |
Personal Life
Religion | Christianity (Pentecostalism) |
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Ethnicity/Race | Brazilian (African, Portuguese) |
Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Address | A 6-BHK mansion spread over two-and-a-half-acre in Portobello near Rio de Janeiro |
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Relationships & More
Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
Father | Neymar Santos, Sr. (Former footaller) | ||||
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Mother | Nadine da Silva | ||||
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Career
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Position | Striker - Left Wing | ||||||||||||||||
Foot | Both (Right, Left) | ||||||||||||||||
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Jet Collection | Cessna 680 | ||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Neymar came from a modest background and faced challenges growing up. | |
At just 4 months old, he survived a car accident during a family trip. | |
Neymar used to study under candlelight due to financial struggles. | |
His father, a former player, introduced him to football at a young age. | |
As a child, Neymar was energetic and enjoyed playing football and video games. | |
His talent was discovered at 6 by his first coach, Betinho, during a beach soccer game. | |
At 7, he joined a youth club and quickly became a promising talent in Brazil. | |
His father supported his football dreams, despite not being able to watch his early games. | |
Neymar joined Santos FC at 11 and resisted a move to Real Madrid. | |
In 2009, he debuted for Santos FC and was named the league's Best Young Player. | |
Fans petitioned for Neymar to be included in the 2010 FIFA World Cup squad. | |
At 19, he became a father to a son, David Lucca. | |
Neymar marked his 20th birthday with his 100th career goal. | |
He moved to Barcelona in 2013, facing criticism for the transfer fee. | |
In 2013, he became the first Brazilian on the cover of TIME magazine. | |
Neymar battled anaemia during his debut season with FC Barcelona. | |
During the 2014 World Cup, he scored 4 goals for Brazil. | |
He captained Brazil from 2014 to 2016 and won several titles with FC Barcelona. | |
Neymar's goal in the 2016 Olympics final secured Brazil's first gold in football. | |
He scored his 100th goal for Barcelona in April 2017. | |
Neymar left Barcelona in 2017, seeking a new challenge at PSG. | |
He initiated Neymar Jr's Five, a global five-a-side football tournament. | |
Neymar set a record transfer fee when he moved to PSG in 2017. | |
During the 2018 World Cup, he faced criticism for his theatrics on the field. | |
In 2020, Neymar helped PSG reach the Champions League final. | |
He extended his PSG contract to 2025 and scored his 400th career goal in 2021. | |
In 2022, he equaled Pele's goal record for Brazil, scoring his 77th goal. | |
Neymar joined Al-Hilal in 2023 but was sidelined due to an injury in 2024. |