Neymar is a world-famous Brazilian footballer. Born on 5 February 1992, his birth name is Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. To be noted, Neymar plays as forward for Paris Saint Germain Football Club and Brazil National team. He is a well-known, multiskilled player who can play as the central striker, winger, second striker, and sometimes a great attacking midfielder. Undoubtedly, he is the most popular and expensive football player in the World.
Early life
Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. was born and brought up in Brazil’s Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo. His father, named Neymar Santos Senior., is a former footballer and his mother’s name is Nadine da Silva. However, his father has always remained by his side since his childhood. Moreover, his father has always advised and supported him to reach Neymar to the seventh sky.
In addition to this, Neymar was always crazy for futsal and street football. And futsal had a great effect on him that helped him improve his technique, skills, and moves.
Neymar moved to São Vicente with his family in 2003 and played for Portuguesa Santista. Next, he shifted to Santos and joined Santos FC. He bought a house beside Vila Belmiro,
Santos with his first income. Subsequently, this income started rising. He was just 17 when he made a professional debut by signing for Santos first team.
What is Neymar Net Worth?
We all know and have discussed above that Neymar is globally the utmost and most expensive football player. He was honored with this position when he got paid 222 million euros from Barcelona in 2017.
In particular, Neymar earns 71 million euros per year. The report says Neymar net worth is 182 million euros as of 2022. This great figure results from his playing contract with Paris Saint Germain Football Club.
Career
Neymar professionally entered the World of football at the age of 17. He contributed his magical efforts to win two Campeonato Paulista championships; the first was Copa do Brasil, & the second was 2011 Copa Libertadores (first in Santos since 1963). In 2011 and 2012 both, he was named South American Football Player of the Year. Soon, he joined Barcelona, where he achieved massive success. Furthermore, in the 2015-2016 season, he won a domestic double. Not only this, but he also got the number 10 jersey when Neymar joined PSG in 2017. Also, he became the highest-paid player in history when he received 222 million Euros from PSG. The number of Neymar goals in 117 Brazil matches is 71. People often compare him with Pelé as he is almost close to his scores. He won Golden Ball in 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
SportsPro called him the most-marketable player in World in years 2012 and 2013. In 2016, ESPN named him World’s most famous player, placing him at the fourth number. In the years 2017, the Time, and 2018, France Football ranked him among 100 most-influential persons in the World and the highest paid footballer, placing at third number, respectively.
A glimpse of Neymar’s personal life!
Knowing about his personal life, Neymar is not married to anyone. But, he has a son named Davi Lucca from his former girlfriend, Carolina Dantas. He celebrates his son’s birthday every year on 13 August 2011. The interesting thing to know is that Neymar has tattooed her sister Rafaella Beckran’s face on his arm. She has also tattooed her brother Neymar’s eyes on her arm. Neymar is a Christian by religion, and he deeply admires Lord Jesus.
