Neymar
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
Date of Birth: February 5, 1992
Place of Birth: Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil
Height: ~175 cm (5′9″)
Weight: ~68 kg (150 lbs) — public estimates
Religion: Christian (Pentecostal)
Nationality: Brazilian
Ancestry: Afro-Brazilian & Portuguese
Languages: Portuguese (native); Spanish (fluent); English (basic)
Marital Status: Not married — past/onscreen relationships public; co-parent
Children: Davi Lucca (2011)
Occupation: Professional Footballer (Forward/Winger)
Education: Santos FC youth; early pro debut at 17
Net Worth: $200M–$300M (public estimates, unverified)
Total Social Followers: IG 200M+; FB 90M+; ~X 60M
Businesses: Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr; major brand partnerships
Current Club: Al Hilal SFC (Saudi Pro League)
Current Residence: Riyadh (seasonal) & São Paulo area, Brazil
Number of Houses: Multiple (Brazil, Europe, Middle East)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in São Paulo state; joined Portuguesa Santista and then Santos FC youth ranks early.
- Pro debut for Santos at 17; quickly became a domestic sensation for flair and goals.
- Key youth influence: futsal and street football shaped his tight control and 1v1 skills.
- Breakthrough with Santos: prolific scoring and assists; attracted major European interest.
- Family support pivotal; father (Neymar Sr.) advised early career and contracts.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2011: Leads Santos to Copa Libertadores (first since Pelé era).
- 2013–2017: FC Barcelona — forms “MSN” with Messi & Suárez; treble incl. UCL 2015.
- Aug 2017: Transfers to PSG for a world-record €222M fee.
- 2019–2021: Multiple Ligue 1 titles; UCL Final (2020) with PSG.
- Aug 2023: Moves to Al Hilal (Saudi Pro League).
- National team: Brazil debut at 18; surpasses Pelé as Brazil’s top men’s scorer.
- 2024–2025: Injury recovery period; milestones with Brazil continue.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Olympic Gold (Rio 2016); Olympic Silver (London 2012).
- South American Footballer of the Year (2011, 2012).
- FIFA Puskás Award (2011) — Goal of the Year.
- UEFA Champions League winner (2015) with Barcelona.
- Dozens of domestic league and cup titles in Brazil, Spain & France.
🧠 Did You Know?
- His full name is Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior.
- Scored on Brazil debut at age 18.
- Part of the famed “MSN” trio with Messi and Suárez at Barcelona.
- 2017 PSG move remains the most expensive transfer in football history.
- Won the 2011 FIFA Puskás Award for a solo slalom goal with Santos.
- Grew up playing futsal, which sharpened his close control and flair.
- Featured in the Netflix docuseries “Neymar: The Perfect Chaos.”
- Has over 200 million followers on Instagram.
- Olympic champion in 2016 — scored the winning penalty in the final.
- Known for his signature “rainbow flick” and step-overs.
- Brazil’s all-time leading men’s scorer in official matches.
- Has numerous tattoos dedicated to family and faith.
- Enjoys poker and has appeared in celebrity poker events.
- Has worn No. 10 for Brazil and at clubs in multiple seasons.
- Played alongside both Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé at PSG.
- Made senior debut for Santos in 2009 at age 17.
- Has surpassed 400 career goals across club and country.
- Ambassador for major global brands; long associations in sportswear.
- His father, Neymar Sr., is a former footballer and advisor.
- Recovery from injuries has marked several seasons, but he remains an elite creator.
- Known for philanthropy through Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr. in Brazil.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Neymar born and where?
February 5, 1992 — Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil.
Is he married and does he have children?
Not married; co-parents one child — Davi Lucca (born 2011).
How tall is Neymar and what is his weight?
About 175 cm (5′9″) and ~68 kg (150 lbs), based on public estimates.
What languages does Neymar speak?
Portuguese (native), Spanish (fluent), and basic English.
Which clubs has he played for professionally?
Santos FC, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Al Hilal SFC.
What major international honors has he won with Brazil?
Olympic Gold (2016) and Confederations Cup (2013); multiple Copa América participations.
What record transfer is he known for?
€222M move to PSG in 2017 — the highest transfer fee to date.
What is his playing style known for?
Dribbling flair, creativity, quick acceleration, and playmaking.
What is his estimated net worth as of 2025 (public estimates only)?
$200M–$300M (public, unverified estimates).
Where does he live currently and how many houses does he own?
Primarily Riyadh during the season; multiple homes in Brazil and previous European bases.
Has he starred in films or series?
He appears in the Netflix docuseries “Neymar: The Perfect Chaos” and has cameo roles.
Has Neymar won the FIFA World Cup?
No — but he has played key roles for Brazil in multiple editions.
What shirt number does he wear?
#10 for Brazil and typically #10 at club level.
What philanthropic work is he known for?
Through Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr., supports education, health, and sport initiatives.
Has he dealt with injuries?
Yes — ankle and knee issues have interrupted several seasons; ongoing recovery has been part of his career.