| Bio/Wiki | |
| Full Name | Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior |
| Other Name | Neymar Jr. |
| Nickname(s) | Juninho, Joia, Ney, Neymaravilha |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 175 cm in meters– 1.75 m in feet inches– 5’ 9” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 70 kg in pounds– 154 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 40 inches – Waist: 32 inches – Biceps: 12 inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Football | |
| Debut | International– 24 October 2009 for Brazil against Japan Club– 7 March 2009 for Santos against Oeste |
| Jersey Number | #10 (Brazil) #10 (Club) |
| Club Team(s) | Paris Saint-Germain FC (Current Club), FC Barcelona, Santos FC, Portuguesa Santista (Youth Club) |
| Coaches | Betinho, Antonio Lima |
| Position | Striker – Left Wing |
| Foot | Both (Right, Left) |
| Outfitter | Nike |
| Records (main ones) | • He scored the fastest goal in Olympic history (Rio 2016) for Brazil against Honduras, just 14 seconds after the kick-off. • The third highest goal scorer of all time for Brazil, ahead of him is Pele and Ronaldo. |
| Awards, Achievements | 2011– Bola de Ouro, World Soccer Young Player of the Year, South American Footballer of the Year 2012– South American Footballer of the Year, FIFA Puskás Award 2015– Champions League Top Goalscorer, Nickelodeon Brazil Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Athlete 2017– Nickelodeon Brazil Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Athlete, FIFA FIFPro World XI 2018– Ligue 1 Player of the Year |
| Career Turning Point | 2010 Copa do Brasil tournament, where he scored 11 goals. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 5 February 1992 |
| Age (as in 2018) | 26 Years |
| Birthplace | Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aquarius |
| Signature | |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Hometown | São Vicente, São Paulo, Brazil |
| School | Not Known |
| College/University | N/A |
| Educational Qualifications | Not Known |
| Religion | Christianity (Pentecostalism) |
| 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 |
| Hobbies | Wakeboarding, Dancing, Playing (Poker, Video Games, Piano) |
| Tattoo(s) | As of 2018, Neymar has 25 tattoos |
| Controversies | • In 2010, he used to play for Brazilian club ‘Santos,’ and during a game against Goianiense, his team managed to win a penalty kick. Neymar though he would be going to take the penalty kick, but his coach Dorival Junior wanted someone else to take it, which made Neymar angry and he insulted him both on the field, and later in the dressing room. After the match, Neymar was banned for a match and his coach was fired. • In 2010, his fight with an opposite team player, Joao Marcos, turned into a mass brawl in a league for Santos against Ceara, after the police interrupted. • In 2012, it stirred a lot of controversy when the Brazilian sports magazine ‘The Placar’ published the photo of Neymar being crucified in the same way as Jesus Christ, on the cover of their magazine as a metaphor to criticize him for supposedly diving too often. • In 2015, a Brazilian court freezed his assets worth $50 for his unpaid taxes from 2011 to 2013, plus penalties and interest. • In 2017, he had a heated argument with team-mate Nelson Semedo during a training session in Miami, ahead of Barcelona’s clash with Real Madrid. • In January 2018, he landed in controversy while he was playing a Ligue 1 match for Paris Saint-Germain against Stade Rennes FC. He teased the opposition player, Hamari Traore, as he withdrew his hand after reaching out for his hand. However, later he defended his act and called it just a “joke.” |
| Girls, Affairs & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Carolina Dantas Barbara Evans (Model, Actress) Nicole Bahls (Model) Daniela Carvalho (Actress) Andressa Suita (Actress) Carol Abranches (Model) Mayra Cardi (TV Personality) Patrícia Jordane (Model) Bruna Marquezine (Actress) Laryssa Oliveira Gabriella Lenzi (Model) Soraja Vucelic (Model) Thaila Ayala (Actress) |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Children | Son– Davi Lucca da Silva Santos (born in 2011) Daughter– None |
| Parents | Father– Neymar Santos, Sr. (Former footaller) Mother– Nadine da Silva |
| Siblings | Brother– None Sister– Rafaella Beckran |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Footballer(s) | Robinho, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Andres Iniesta, Xavi |
| Favourite Goalkeeper(s) | Marcos, Dida, Júlio César, Cláudio Taffarel, Victor Valdés |
| Favourite Food(s) | Italian and Japanese Cuisines |
| Favourite TV Show(s) | Game of Thrones, Prison Break |
| Favourite Colour | White |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | Maserati MC12, Ferrari 458 Italia, Audi R8 Spyder, Volkswagen Touareg, Porsche Panamera Turbo, Mercedes AMG GT Roadster, Ferrari California T |
| Jet Collection | Cessna 680 |
| Assets/Properties | A yacht, a jet and several properties in Brazil |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | £2.7 million/month, £650,000/week (as in 2018) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | £200 million (as in 2018) |
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.
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