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Neymar: Early Life, Family, Career & Net Worth

Do you know who is considered one of the best players in the world? If you are into football, you surely know who he is. And even if you are not, you must have at least heard his name, Neymar Jr.

Brazilian-born professional football player Neymar da Silva Santos currently plays as a forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team.

Neymar
Neymar

This exceptional player’s contract with PSG (Paris Saint- Germain) would remain until 2025. He has already become a sensation, and now he’s determined to create a history.

In this article, we will deeply explore his professional as well as personal life. So without any further delay, let’s begin to learn about this outstanding player.

Quick Facts

Here are some quick facts about Neymar.

Full Name Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
Nick Name Joia, Juninho
Birth Date February 5th, 1992
Birth Place Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil
Residence Bougival, France
Religion Christian
Nationality Brazilian
Ethnicity Brazilian(African, Portuguese)
Hobbies Watching movies, playing video games, wakeboarding, dancing
Food Habit Non-vegetarian
Education N/A
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Father’s Name Neymar Santos Sr.
Mother’s Name Nadine da Silva
Siblings Rafaella Santos (sister)
Age 32  years old
Sexual Orientation Straight
Height 1.75 m (5 ft. 9 in)
Reach Not Available
Weight 68 kg
Eye Color Hazel
Hair Color Dark Brown
Body type Lean
Profession Footballer
Associated Teams Santos, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain
Individual Awards Best player in Campeonato Paulista, FIFA Puskas Award, South American Footballer of The Year
Marital Status Unmarried
Favorite color White
Favorite food Lasagna, Risotto, Japanese cuisine
Active Years
2003-Present
Children Davi Lucca da Silva Santos (son)
Net Worth $ 200 million
Social Media InstagramTwitter
 Merch Jersey, Ball, Cards
Current Team Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
Position Forward/Winger
Last Update March, 2024

Neymar: Age, Height, and Weight

Neymar is currently 32 years old and stands about 1.75 m (5 ft. 9 in) tall.

Similarly, the player weighs about 68 kg.

Neymar: Early Life and Family

Family

Neymar Jr was born in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil in 1992.

He has a profound connection with his father, Neymar Santos Sr, and his mother, Nadine da Silva.

His mother is the president of Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr, an organization aiming to bring positive changes in children’s lives.

Young Neymar spending some good time with his family.
Young Neymar spending some good time with his family. Image source: Pinterest.com

His close attachment with his younger sister, Rafaella Santos, is heartwarming. They have tattoos of each other which reveal to us about their close sibling relationship.

The Brazilian footballer has a 10-year-old son with his former girlfriend, Carolina Dantas.

Early Life

Growing up, Neymar did not have a pleasant childhood as his family was financially struggling during the time he was born.

Clearly, playing Futsal helped Neymar to hone his football skills and techniques.
As he gradually thrived, his father (a former football player) guided him to grow in the field by being his advisor.

He kept getting better and better at his performance. Meanwhile, his family’s condition gradually improved with his earning.

Undoubtedly, their quality of life improved. He started signing professional contracts at the tender age of seventeen.

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Neymar: Career

This child prodigy discovered his skill and talent in football at an early age. He was supported by his father, who became his advisor.

Playing futsal helped him in developing impressive skills.

The outstanding player values his father’s support and dedication towards helping him become a professional football player.

Neymar shared, “My father has been by my side since when I was little.”

He takes care of my things, my finances, and my family.”

Hence, it reveals how parents’ love and support go a long way in shaping a child’s future.

Finally, he soon stepped the path towards professionalism and started gaining fame and recognition.

He has been associated with three teams: Santos, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain.

Now let’s know about his journey from the beginning till the present date.

Santos

In 2003, Santos FC noticed his impressive performance and offered him a contract. Soon enough, he got the opportunity to meet various famous players in the world.

He was only 17 years old when he first made his debut. His club, Santos, won a game against Oeste on 7 March 2009.

His performance attracted a lot of clubs. Thereafter, offers from Premier League and Chelsea started coming his way.

However, they were accepted neither by Santos nor Neymar himself.

In 2010, he won third place for ‘2010 South American Football of the Year’.

Similarly, in the 2011 Copa Libertadores Finals, he won Man of the Match honors and, his club secured the first position in the competition.

Likewise, in 2011 alone, he won two awards: the FIFA Puskas Award and South American Footballer of the Year.

In 2012, he won the title of South American Footballer of the year and got recognized as South America’s Best Player.

In 2013, he planned to leave for Europe prior 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Transfer From Santos To Barcelona

In 2013, the marvelous footballer joined the Barcelona team after playing in the 2013 FIFA Federations Cup.

This contract was for five years, i.e., until 2018. On 30 Nov, Neymar came third in the 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or.

Joined Paris Saint–Germain

Paris-Saint Germain is a professional football club based in France. At First, Neymar joined this club on a contract until 2022.

Javier Pastore gave him the number 10 jersey as a welcome gift, which of course, made him very happy.

But seems like he has committed his future to the club.

Neymar has extended his contract with Paris Saint-Germain until 2025.

Reportedly, he will be paid $36.5 million per season and a huge bonus if PSG wins the UEFA Champions League.

Neymar: International Career:

Former professional footballers in Brazil knew about Neymar’s brilliant performance in 2010 Copa do Brasil and the 2010 Campeonato Paulista. Unquestionably, they desired Neymar to play in the 2010 World Cup.

And on 26 July 2010, he was selected for the Brazil senior team by a coach. In August that year, he made his first international debut.

He was only 18 years old at the time. Cheerfully, he shared how privileged he felt being on a team of spectacular players.

In the 2011 South American Youth Championship, he was the leading goal scorer.

Furthermore, in 2012, he scored his first complete international hat-trick defeating China.

On 2 June 2014, Neymar was included in the Brazil squad to play in the 2014 FIFA world cup. Being the tournament’s third top scorer, he received a valuable Bronze Boot.

Neymar holding a valuable Bronze boot after the win.
Neymar holding a valuable Bronze boot after the win. Image source: Pinterest.com

This outstanding player was already the fifth highest goal scorer for his national team in his early 20’s.

In the 2018 World Cup, he scored the 56th goal for Brazil. It finally made him the third top goal scorer of Brazil.

Later, with his 64th international goal, he became the second-highest goalscorer of Brazil.

In the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier, he scored a hat-trick and defeated Peru.

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Neymar: Controversies and Injuries

In late January 2019, Neymar suffered a foot injury because that he couldn’t play Champions League against Manchester United F.C.

One time, UEFA banned Neymar from playing three matches for insulting the officials.

In a rage, once Neymar punched a spectator who was insulting the PSG team. He later confessed his wrong behavior.

Neymar reported that Álvaro González had racially abused him. Soon after, a heated argument was all over.

In 2019, a woman accused Neymar of raping her. Later the woman was charged with fraud, extortion, and slander by Brazilian police.

Neymar: Achievements, Awards and, Titles

Indeed, Neymar has achieved various awards and titles in his career with his spectacular performance.

He was awarded as the best player in Campeonato Paulista for his outstanding performance.

In 2010, he won third place for ‘2010 South American Football of the Year. Moreover, in 2011, he received the FIFA Puskas Award.

Similarly, in 2011 and 2012, he won the South American Footballer of The Year.

Additionally, in 2015, Barca won its fifth European Cup when Neymar successfully scored the third goal against Italian champions.

In the same year, Neymar came third in the 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or.

On 24 July 2020, after the pandemic, Neymar won his second Coupe de France title with PSG.

Neymar: Love and Relationships

PSG star Neymar has been in numerous relationships, mostly dating actresses and models.

In 2010, he dated Carolina Dantas, and with her, he has a son, Davi Lucca da Silva Santos. The couple separated after a year.

Actually, Neymar has dated many actresses and models, but none of his relationships lasted long.

As of now, he has been in 21 relationships. And if you’re wondering about his current relationship status, he is currently in a relationship.

As of 2021, Neymar is in a relationship with model Natalia Barulich.

The news came out when they celebrated the footballer’s birthday in February and shared it on Instagram.

Neymar: Salary, Lifestyle, and Networth

Neymar is one of the highest-paid football players in the world. As of 2020, his base salary is $ 78 million.

HIS NETWORTH IS ABOUT $200 MILLION AND HIS BASE SALARY IS $ 78 MILLION.

He has signed endorsement deals with global sponsors such as Nike, Red Bull, Gillette, McDonald’s, etc. 

He owns a mansion in Bougival, Paris. According to specialists, it costs almost $8 million. Similarly, he also owns varieties of luxurious cars.

Neymar influences various people not only with his extraordinary football skills but also through various charity works.

In 2014, Neymar founded Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr.

Neymar: Social Media

Neymar’s total followers on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter make him the second-most famous athlete globally.

Actively engaging on social media platforms, he shares his stories and precious moments with friends and family.

He has 154 million followers on his Instagram handle (@neymarjr)

Likewise, he joined Twitter (@neymarjr) in 2010, and as of now, he has around 54 million followers.

Similarly, his official YouTube channel (Neymar Jr) has 2.8 million subscribers.

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Neymar

  • Neymar has two Guinness world record to his name. One for scoring the fastest goal ever against Honduras in Summer Olympics 2016 by winning them by 6-0 and another for becoming the most expensive footballer in transfer history.
  • On his 20th birthday, he scored his 100th professional goal.
  • In fact, this Brazilian football player is the only Brazilian athlete to be featured on the cover of TIME magazine.
  • Mauricio de Sousa, a Brazilian cartoonist, created a comic book that features him as a child.
  • His fans are called “Neymarzetes.” This really is fascinating, isn’t it?
  • When Neymar was an infant, he survived a car accident while traveling with his family.
  • Watching movies, playing video games, and spending quality time with his beloved son are the things he loves doing during his free time.
  • A deeply religious follower of Jesus, he used to wear a headband with the words “100% Jesus” written on it.
  • His favorite TV shows include Game of Thrones and Prison Break.
  • Similarly, his favorite color is white.
  • He has made a brief appearance in some music videos like ‘País do Futebol’ and ‘Jungle (The Game Before The Game).’

FAQs

How old was Neymar when he joined PSG?

He was 17 years old when he joined PSG.

How many women has Neymar dated until now?

Actually, he was in numerous relationships and has dated around 22 until women until now.

At what age did Neymar become a father?

Well, he became a father at the age of 19.

Are Neymar’s parents together?

No, his parents separated and divorced back in 1995.

While his mother was the one who brought him up, his father, on the other hand, became his advisor.

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