Brazilian football (soccer) player Neymar Jr., born on February 5, 1992, is among the all-time leading scorers for his country. He learned the game from his father, a former professional footballer who was a close mentor to his son during his whole career and began playing when he was a young lad in the city of So Vicente. In So Vicente, he participated in outdoor and indoor soccer, eventually joining the Portuguesa Santista youth squad before relocating to Santos in 2003 with his family.
Against the United States in a friendly match in August of 2010, he made his Brazilian national team debut and scored his first goal for his country. He helped Brazil win the 2013 Confederations Cup with four goals, including one in a 3-0 victory over Spain in the championship game. He was named the tournament’s most valuable player and third-highest goal scorer. He scored the decisive penalty in the Olympic gold-medal game against Germany in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, leading Brazil to its first Olympic gold medal.
Neymar Jr Biography:
- Real Name: Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
- Other/Nickname: Juninho, Joia, Ney, Neymaravilha
- Profession: Footballer
- Best Performance: 11 goals in 2010 Copa do Brasil
- Neymar Jr Net Worth: $200 Million
- Neymar Jr Salary: $78 Million
- Neymar Jr Monthly Income: $2 Million
- Website Url: Neymar Jr.
- Neymar Jr Instagram Handle: NJ (@neymarjr)
Neymar Jr Physical Status:
- Height: 5′ 9″
- Weight: 70 kg
- Body Measurements: Chest: 40 inches, Waist: 32 inches and Biceps: 12 inches
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Neymar Jr Personal Life:
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- Date Of Birth: February 5, 1992
- Place Of Birth: Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Hometown: São Vicente, São Paulo, Brazil
Neymar Jr Family Statistics:
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Neymar Jr Girlfriend: Bruna Marquezine
- Children: Son – Davi Lucca Silva Santos (2011)
- Parents: Father – Neymar Santos, Sr. and Mother – Nadine da Silva
- Siblings: Sister – Rafaella Beckran
- Religion: Christianity
- Other Hobbies: Wakeboarding, Dancing, Playing (Poker, Video Games, Piano)
Neymar Jr Career Statistics:
- Club Debut: March 7, 2009, for Santos against Oeste
- International Debut: October 24, 2009, for Brazil against Japan
Neymar Jr Achievements:
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- Neymar won the Samba Gold Award, Bola de Ouro, World Soccer Young Player of the Year, and South American Footballer of the Year in 2011.
- 2012 FIFA Puskás Award winner for South American Footballer of the Year
- In 2015, he was the top goal scorer in the Champions League, and the kids of Brazil voted him their favorite athlete on Nickelodeon Brazil.
- 2017 FIFA FIFPro World XI Player of the Year, Nickelodeon Brazil Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Athlete
- 2018 winner of the award for Best Player in Ligue 1
Here are some lesser-known facts about Neymar Jr:
- The only Brazilian athlete to ever be on the cover of TIME magazine is Neymar.
- After Messi and Ronaldo, Neymar is Barcelona’s third most expensive signing. Even if the actual cost was higher, it is estimated that the Catalans still spent about £59.7 million.
- Neymar is the only player in the 2014/2015 UCL campaign to score in all five games, ranging from the first leg of the quarter-final to the UCL final. This accomplishment was accomplished during 2014/2015 UCL season.
- When he was 14, Barcelona’s most prominent rival, Real Madrid, came close to signing Neymar. The trial period with them ended with him being rejected. Like Ronaldo before him, Neymar turned down Real Madrid in 2013 to sign with Barcelona for a fraction of what they offered.
- At 19, Neymar had a son. In 2011, Davi Lucca was born. He first kept the boy’s mother’s name a secret to protect her from the media. The boy’s mother was revealed to be Karolina Dantos, Neymar’s ex-girlfriend. According to Neymar, he enjoys fatherhood.
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