Neymar Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Neymar

• Is Neymar a smoker?

• Yes, Neymar does consume alcohol.

• Neymar didn’t have a predetermined path to fame since he was born into a humble family and faced challenges during his upbringing.

• At the tender age of only 4 months, he miraculously survived a life-threatening car accident that occurred while he was accompanying his family on their journey.

• He enrolled in one of the poorest schools in his area and would often find himself studying by the light of a candle due to his family’s inability to consistently pay for electricity. Eventually, in an effort to save money, they had to relocate to their grandparents’ residence, where they were confined to a cramped room.

• Neymar was fortunate to have football passed down to him by his father, a former professional player. This unexpected blessing prompted his father to introduce Neymar to the sport when he was just three years old. From then on, Neymar immersed himself in street football and futsal, honing his skills and passion for the game.

• When Neymar was a child, he was a lively and energetic boy who could often be found enjoying himself while playing football and video games.

• At around the age of 6, while participating in a beach soccer match in São Vicente, his initial coach Betinho was the first to spot his innate talent.

• He became a member of the youth club ‘Portuguesa Santista’ at the tender age of 7, where he quickly honed his exceptional football abilities. Within a few short years, he emerged as one of Brazil’s most promising young talents.

• During his son’s early football career, his father was too occupied with multiple jobs to support him, consequently missing out on the opportunity to witness his games.

• At the age of 11, he became a part of the youth system of ‘Santos FC’. Three years later, he was presented with an opportunity to further his development with Real Madrid CF. However, Santos, recognizing his worth, successfully persuaded him to remain with the club through a generous bonus offer.

• He earned the award for the league’s “Best Young Player” right away after making his senior debut for ‘Santos FC’ in 2009.

• Dunga, the then Brazil team manager, was urged by approximately 14,000 fans who signed a petition to include Neymar in the squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. However, despite the demand, Neymar was ultimately not selected.

• At a tender age of 19, he welcomed fatherhood when his former girlfriend, Carolina Dantas, gave birth to their son, David Lucca.

• In a stylish manner, he marked his 20th birthday by achieving his 100th career goal on that very day.

• Following a lengthy five-year tenure at ‘Santos FC,’ he made the decision to join ‘FC Barcelona’ on 27 May 2013, officially becoming a part of the team after the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. This transfer did not sit well with the Brazilian fans, who viewed it as a mere €57.1 million bargain.

• In that very year, he achieved the distinction of being the inaugural Brazilian athlete to grace the cover of ‘TIME’ magazine.

• While playing for FC Barcelona in his first year with the team, he experienced anaemia, which is a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood.

• During the 2014 FIFA World Cup, he shouldered the weight of high expectations on his own turf in Brazil, managing to score a total of 4 goals. However, an unforeseen incident occurred on July 4, 2014, moments before Brazil’s victory over Colombia in the quarterfinals, as Neymar suffered a fractured vertebra due to a knee strike from Juan Zuniga, Colombia’s defender. The Brazilian team was unable to overcome the devastating loss of their key player and ultimately suffered a crushing defeat in the semifinals against Germany, with a score of 7-1.

• His group of friends, called ‘Toiss,’ has been with him throughout his entire life.

• Similar to how Justin Bieber’s fans are known as “Beliebers,” Neymar’s fans are affectionately called “Neymarzetes.”

• He has made guest appearances in music videos such as “Eu Quero Tchu, Eu Quero Tcha” by João Lucas & Marcelo (2012) and “Pais do Futebol” by MC Guime (2013).

• Mauricio de Sousa, the renowned Brazilian cartoonist, created a popular comic series titled “Neymar Jr.” featuring the protagonist himself, Neymar.

• At the age of 23, he had double the number of goals Ronaldo had scored.

• Throughout his life, he has consistently demonstrated his religious devotion. This is evident from his consistent practice of wearing a headband imprinted with the phrase “100% Jesus” and his regular contributions of 10% of his income towards the Church, all in service of his commitment to Christ.

• In 2017, he made a remarkable effort to express gratitude for all that football has bestowed upon him. Introducing the ‘Neymar Jr’s Five’ tournament, a global five-a-side football event, he welcomed the participation of over 60 countries.

• In the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia, he faced criticism for his exaggerated actions on the football pitch, becoming the target of online trolls.

Neymar continues to roll incessantly, rolling, rolling, rolling… (via @rayrod747) pic.twitter.com/AxekdKq34y

On June 30, 2018, the Twitter account @Troll__Footbal, dedicated to humorous football content, tweeted.