His father, Neymar Santos Sr., is a former footballer who became a coach. [277], On 9 September 2021, Neymar scored the second goal in a 20 win over Peru and became Brazil's all-time top scorer in FIFA World Cup qualification matches, with 12 in total. Yes, Neymar has a son, if some of you didn't know it yet. They split in 2016. On 5 February 2012, when he turned 20, Neymar scored his 100th goal as a professional football player, against Palmeiras in the Campeonato Paulista. [199] On 1 March 2011, Neymar said: "Being on the Brazilian team is a privilege, There are some marvelous players and I'm very happy to be among them. After the final whistle, he was red carded for deliberately kicking the ball at Pablo Armero, and as a result was pushed over by Colombian striker Carlos Bacca, who was also dismissed. This marked the start of their relationship Later Natalia posted a message on Neymars birthday saying: Everyone knows how extraordinarily talented you are, but if they could only see how real & beautiful you are inside your heart. After loads of struggles as a couple, the two of them seemingly got back together in February 2023. [265], In May 2019, Neymar was included in Brazil's 23-man squad for the 2019 Copa Amrica on home soil. [154] In the semi-final against RB Leipzig, he assisted one goal in a 30 victory, which saw PSG reach the Champions League final for the first time in its history;[155] PSG eventually lost out 10 to Bayern Munich on 23 August. [70] On 3 June 2013, Neymar was unveiled by Barcelona after passing medical tests and signing a contract that would keep him at the club through June 2018. [271] In the following match on 17 June, he once again scored the second goal in an eventual 40 win over Peru. [343][344] Neymar has since signed with German sportswear company Puma. Neymar Jr. was born to Neymar Sr. and Nadine Goncalves. He has made cameo appearance in music videos like- "Eu Quero Tchu, Eu Quero Tcha" by Joo Lucas & Marcelo (2012), and "Pais do Futebol" by MC Guime (2013). But he went on to say, "There's no point in speculating when I'll leave Santos. He went on to be a global superstar.. As a result, they were quarantined for one week, and the rest of the players and working staff were scheduled to take a coronavirus test within the same week. [121], On 2 April 2017, Neymar scored his 100th goal for Barcelona in his 177th appearance for the club, netting in a 41 win over Granada. She has tattooed her face on the biceps. ", Neymar after the 40 loss against PSGon 15 February 2017[117], In Barcelona's 61 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the 201617 UEFA Champions League round of 16, Neymar had a miraculous and heroic role in Barcelona's return, by scoring two goals and assisted the decisive goal of Sergi Roberto during the closing seven-minute sequence, of which he, was, named man of the match, based on his efforts. In Brazil's first warm-up match on 20 July 2012, against the host nation Great Britain at Riverside Stadium, Neymar was involved in both goals of a 20 win, first making an assist with a free-kick into the six-yard box for Sandro's header, before converting a penalty. Gender: Male. I'll leave when I want to. [61] Neymar was voted the Best Player of the 2012 Recopa Sudamericana, with himself scoring in the second leg to win the title 20 on aggregate. [140] In the following league game, the front three of Neymar, Mbapp and Cavani all scored in a 31 win over Angers at home, with Neymar scoring from Mbapp's cut back and setting up Cavani to score the opener. [11] In 2018, France Football ranked Neymar the world's third highest-paid footballer. [297], Considered to be a highly promising player in his youth,[298] Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho had also tipped Neymar on becoming the best player in the world, stating in 2013: "Neymar is young though, and I can't explain how special he will become. [45][46], In September 2011, Santos club president Lus Ribeiro threatened to report Real Madrid to FIFA following reports that they had attempted to sign Neymar to a pre-contract agreement, and denied that such an agreement was in place. Neymar's father calls this place the dumping ground of Sao Paulo. The game finished 11 after Max Meyer equalised in the second-half. [84] He scored his first goal for the club in a 71 win against a Thailand XI on 7 August at the Rajamangala National Stadium.[85]. He continued: "Even when he is fouled, he can't make a spectacle out of it". He has a brother Valentin from his mother's side. [290][291][292] He is a notable exponent of the rainbow flick. Neymar has two siblings. [134] Forming a prolific attacking trio alongside teenage French prodigy Kylian Mbapp and Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani, Neymar scored one each in PSG's two opening games of the 201718 UEFA Champions League group stage, with the team winning 50 at Celtic and 30 at home over Bayern Munich respectively. [93] On 28 January, he scored his 20th goal of the season in a 32 Copa del Rey quarter-final win over Atltico Madrid. He currently plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). [29] Following the 2010 Campeonato Paulista in which Neymar scored 14 goals in 19 games,[23] the club were crowned champions after a 55 aggregate win over Santo Andr in the finals. 's Neymar Joins Growing Champions League Injury List", "Neymar appears to aim punch at fan goading him after defeat", "Will Neymar be banned for fan punch? [212][213], On 5 August 2012, in the quarter-final encounter against Honduras, Neymar scored a penalty, his third goal of the tournament and assisted in Leandro Damio's second goal on the match, to help Brazil to a 32 victory at St James' Park and book a place in the semi-finals. [252] In Brazil's semi-final clash with Honduras on 18 August, Neymar scored twice, Brazil's first and last goals of the match, in a 60 win. [189][190] After registering 13 goal contributions in his first five league games, Neymar was named Ligue 1's Player of the Month in August. On 31 December 2011, he won the 2011 South American Footballer of the Year award for the first time, by a record margin, following in the footsteps of Diego Maradona, Romrio, Pel and Zico.[50]. This led to the Scottish Football Association asking the Brazilian Football Confederation for an apology for the accusations made to the Scottish fans. But not many realize that the Brazilian club is the only team he has ever played for. Neymars parents, who have always been a huge part of his life, saved their money to provide him with soccer balls and even a soccer video game after seeing his tenacious agility and talent within the sport. "[326] Additionally, he has sometimes worn a headband with the words "100% Jesus". [103] On a personal note, he became the eighth player in football's history to win both the Copa Libertadores and the UEFA Champions League, and the first player to score in final victories in both competitions. [341], Neymar supported Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 Brazilian general election. Neymar also has a sister named Rafaella Santos. [327] Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Neymar is a sensational Brazilian soccer player, often titled as one of the best in the world. Rafaella their daughter was born in 1996. . Eventually, they descended into poverty and the family had to eventually leave their house and live with their grandparents. [145] The spectator had been filming and insulting PSG players. Their quality of family life improved, as at age 15, Neymar was earning 10,000 reais per month and at 16, 125,000 reais per month. Year Net worth; 2023: TBA: 2022: $220 million: 2021: $200 million: 2020: $190 million: Age: How old is Neymar? Family: Does Neymar have any brothers, sisters or kids? Neymar has a sister, Rafaella Beckran. Neymar Jr. is a Brazilian wonder boy who plays football. His main traits are his creativity, vision, passing, finishing, dribbling, feints, touch, and technique, being described as both "electric" and "explosive". The situation was unusual, in that the fee was paid to the club directly, after La Liga had refused to receive the payment. However, La Liga rejected the paymentciting violation of Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules by PSG, who are backed by money from Gulf state Qatar. Neymar is one of the hottest prospects in world football right now and it looks like he could be on the move to Europe in the near future. [249] In late June 2016, he was subsequently one of the three over-23 players to be included in Brazil's squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics on home soil, and was named the team's captain by the Olympic side's manager Rogrio Micale. [236], In the quarter-final win over Colombia, while challenging for the ball, Neymar was kneed in the back by Juan Camilo Ziga and had to be removed from the pitch on a stretcher. Neymar Santos Sr. (father) Date of birth: February 7, 1965 (58 years) Zodiac sign: Aquarius; Neymar Sr. used to be a . She split with Neymar Santos Sr. in 2016 and confirmed her relationship with much younger Tiago Ramos. The Brazilians moods, histrionics, petulance, and goalscoring prowess were on view in every fascinating and exasperating detail. [260] In Brazil's second World Cup match, played against Costa Rica at the Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, on 22 June, Neymar scored the team's second goal in injury time as Brazil won 20. [266] On 5 June, however, he suffered an ankle injury in a 20 friendly win over Qatar and was ruled out of the tournament, with Neymar expected to miss four weeks due to the injury. Neymar Jr also has her name tattooed on his wrist. His adopted brother, Jo Amancio, has said that Neymar will likely move to either Real Madrid or Barcelona and that it will be a big money move. On 5-2-1992 Neymar (nickname: da Silva Santos Jnior) was born in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil. UEFA banned Neymar for three matches for the insult. Neymar da Silva Santos Jnior (born 5 February 1992), known mononymously as Neymar, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team. [378], Neymar has become an icon in promoting Brazilian modern pop music, particularly Msica sertaneja. [257], In May 2018, Neymar was named in Tite's final 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. In 2014, he picked up a back injury in the quarter-finals against Colombia, which stopped him from playing in the 7-1 humiliation against Germany in the . He is a winger and mostly plays on the left. Please logout and login again. [258] On 3 June 2018, he made his international comeback after a three-month absence from a foot injury and scored a goal in a 20 win over Croatia in a friendly match at Anfield. Meanwhile, Brazilian newspaper O Globo wrote that "Neymar has charmed Brazil, but annoyed the whole world". He reached his 64th international goal and surpassed Ronaldo as the nation's second highest goalscorer of all time. [167] In PSG's final group match, Neymar scored his third career Champions League hat-trick against stanbul Baakehir, as his side won 51 and qualified for the knockout stage as group winners. [59] On 3 November 2012, in the Brasileiro Srie A away fixture at Cruzeiro, Neymar scored a hat-trick and assisted Felipe Anderson's goal, to help his side to a 40 win. The celebrity couple will be welcoming their first child into the universe. [324], Neymar is a Christian,[14][15] and follows the Pentecostal branch of the religion. He takes care of things, my finances and my family. As part of Barcelona's attacking trio with Lionel Messi and Luis Surez, dubbed MSN, he won the continental treble of La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League. Neymar Jr. has a son named David Lucca da Silva. [105] He was the first player apart from those two to top the competition's scoring list, since compatriot Kak in 200607. Natalia Barulich is an American model, singer, dancer, and DJ of Cuban-Croatian origin. [328] Each year, Neymar organises a charity match with fellow Brazilian footballer Nen in Nen's hometown of Jundia, with the purpose of raising food for needy families. [338] Several days before the decision made by the French league, Spanish radio station Cadena SER claimed to have footage of Neymar racially abusing OM player Hiroki Sakai. [170] He avoided a fracture, but was ruled out of action for three weeks with a sprain. [365] In March 2015, Neymar had the fourth highest social media rank in the world among sportspeople, behind Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and David Beckham, with 52 million Facebook fans. [101], On 6 June 2015, Neymar scored the third goal for Bara in the 31 Champions League Final defeat of Italian champions Juventus at Berlin's Olympiastadion, ensuring the club won its fifth European Cup. He won the 2012 South American Footballer of the Year, retaining his award and winning it ahead of the likes of Ronaldinho. Neymar prepares to take a free kick during Brazil's opening match of the, : Golden Boot award winner (when goals scored are tied), 201415: The treble and individual success, 201718: Debut season and domestic treble, 201920: Suspended season, European final, 202122: Individual records and collective irregularity, 202223: Regained form and season ending injury, 20102012: Senior debut and first major tournaments, 20132014: Confederations Cup triumph and World Cup breakthorugh, 20152016: Assuming the captaincy and Olympic gold, 2019present: Copa Amrica runner-up and All-time Brazil top scorer. He is a Brazilian professional soccer player who began his career at the age of 17 playing for Santos. [111] On 30 November, Neymar was shortlisted for the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or alongside Messi and Ronaldo, and subsequently came third. [186], Following a disappointing form in the previous season and with the club's change in transfer policy, Neymar was linked with a potential departure from the club, but the lack of potential suitors broke down a potential move, despite PSG's Football Advisor Lus Campos dismissing those rumours claiming that Neymar was part of the club's project. [286], Neymar primarily plays as either a central striker, second striker, winger or occasionally as an attacking midfielder, and has been described as "a true phenomenon". [102] This made Barcelona the first club in history to win the treble of domestic league, domestic cup and European Cup twice. EFE. [41] In the two-legged final, Santos faced Uruguayan side Pearol and drew the first leg 00 in Montevideo. [332] On 2 September 2020, it was reported that Neymar, along with PSG teammates ngel Di Mara and Leandro Paredes, tested positive for COVID-19. The two never wed, and eventually their relationship fizzled, but Neymar has remained a loving and present father to Davi. Prior to signing for Barcelona, France Football had ranked Neymar 13th in its list of the world's richest players in 2012, with total earnings of $18.8million for the previous 12 months. "[66], Neymar scored all four goals, had another disallowed and hit the post as Santos beat Unio Barbarense 40 in the Paulista on 13 April. [335], Neymar has signed many sponsorship deals since his reputation began to grow from the age of 17. [76] On 23 January 2014, Rosell resigned from his position as president. [296] Neymar cites Kyle Walker as the toughest opponent he has ever faced. As usual do the song without the music first, build up the speed then hit them with the funky Motown beat! "[34] Although one year later Neymar admitted, in an interview with the Daily Telegraph, that he had been happy with Chelsea's interest in him as it was a "dream" of his "to play in Europe", while also stating that at the time it had been the right decision to stay in Brazil. [371] In November 2014, Neymar appeared in FIFA's "11 against Ebola" campaign with a selection of top football players from around the world, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Xavi and Didier Drogba. Off the pitch, he ranks among the world's most prominent sportsmen. On 27 September, he scored a hat-trick against Granada in a 60 win[91] and scored in his next three La Liga matches, including the opening goal in a 13 loss to Real Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabu. "[321][322], Neymar has a son, Davi Lucca, born on 13 August 2011, with former girlfriend Carolina Dantas. [283][284], I am an admirer. [369] In April 2017, Neymar was included in the Time 100, Time magazine's list of the most influential people in the world. [230] Many critics agreed that Neymar's punishment was too lenient and that he should have been issued a red card. [14][15] He inherited his name from his father, who is a former footballer and became his son's advisor as Neymar's talents began to grow. [197] Although Dunga described Neymar as "extremely talented", he claimed that he had not been tested sufficiently on the international level to earn a World Cup spot and he had failed to impress enough while on international duty. By the age of 14, Neymar had collected 50 soccer balls and his agility and coordination were stunning. Neymar is the youngest of four children. [269] On 13 October 2020, he scored a hat-trick in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Peru, which Brazil won 42. You can't come into conflict with a spectator. Published: 10:10 EDT, 11 May 2021 | Updated: 10:19 EDT, 11 May 2021. Besides being an agent of Mbappe, he is also a football coach. 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