Neymar Jr Age, Career, Family, Height, Hobbies, Girlfriend, Income & More

Neymar is a professional football player from Brazil who was born on February 5, 1992. He started playing soccer when he was young and became famous while playing for Santos FC in Brazil. In 2013, he joined FC Barcelona in Spain and helped the team win two La Liga championships and the UEFA Champions League.

He is known for his impressive dribbling, speed, and goal-scoring abilities, as well as his creativity on the field. He has played for the Brazilian national team and helped them win the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Neymar Jr Biography

Early Life

He was born in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil on February 5, 1992. His father “Neymar Santos Sr” was a former professional footballer and trained his son in the sport at a young age. He grew up in a poor family and he didn’t pursue higher education because of financial difficulties. The young footballer quickly learned the football skills and abilities which made him the star of the club. He began playing for local clubs at the age of 7.

Family

He belongs to a professional family. His father “Neymar Santos Sr”, was also a professional footballer and played for several Brazilian clubs in the 1980s and 1990s. His mother “Nadine da Silva” is a housewife, and she was very supportive during His journey. He has a younger sister “Rafaella Beckran”, who is famous on social media.

• Father – Neymar Santos Sr 
• Mother – Nadine da Silva
• Son – Davi Lucca 
• Sister – Rafaella Beckran

Girlfriend

He is currently not married but he has dated several famous models and actresses including Carolina Dantas, Natalia Barulich, Bruna Marquezine, Bella Thorne, and Gabriella Lenzi. He has a child with his former girlfriend Carolina Dantas whose name is Davi Lucca and he is living with Neymar.

• Carolina Dantas
• Natalia Barulich
• Bruna Marquezine
• Bella Thorne
• Gabriella Lenzi

Education

He did his schooling in his hometown although he didn’t pursue his studies further instead he joined the youth academy of Santos FC at the age of 11.

Career

He started his professional football career with Santos FC in Brazil in 2009 at the age of 17. Due to his skills and performance at a very young age, he became the team’s leader and led the club to achieve many domestic and international titles including the Copa Libertadores (2011) and the Recopa Sudamericana (2012).

In 2013, He joined FC Barcelona in Spain, where he played with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. He helped the team win two La Liga titles, three Copa del Rey titles, and the UEFA Champions League (2015). In 2017, he joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in France for €222 million which made him the highest-paid football player.

He showed amazing creativity on the field with his exceptional skills. He has won many titles for his performance and goals.

Awards

• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Best Player-2011
• World Soccer Young Player of the Year-2011
• Copa Libertadores Most Valuable Player-2011
• FIFA Club World Cup Bronze Ball-2011
• South American Footballer of the Year-2011, 2012
• FIFA Puskás Award-2011
• FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Ball-2013
• FIFA Confederations Cup Bronze Shoe-2013
• FIFA Confederations Cup Dream Team-2013
• FIFA World Cup Bronze Boot-2014
• FIFA World Cup Dream Team-2014
• La Liga Best World Player-2014-15
• UEFA Team of the Year-2015, 2020
• IFFHS Men’s World Team-2017
• IFFHS CONMEBOL Team of the Decade-2011-2020
• Copa América Team of the Tournament-2021

Social Media

He posts updates on his personal and professional life as well as photos and videos of himself playing soccer and spending time with his family and friends.

Instagram

He has 204 million followers on Instagram which are more than his other social media accounts.

Twitter

He has 61.6 followers on Twitter.

Youtube

He has his own Youtube channel with over 3.81 million subscribers.

Facebook

He has 90 million followers on Facebook.  

Social Media Handles

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Youtube

Net Worth

As of 2023, his current net worth is more than $200 million which makes him the highest-paid soccer player in the world.

Monthly Income

His current monthly salary is more than €2.5 million.

Source of income

He earns this massive amount of money from his soccer contract with Paris Saint-Germain and from various collaborations with major brands such as Nike, Red Bull, Gillette, and McDonald’s.

Nickname

His nicknames are Joia, Juninho, Ney, and Menino Ney.

Favorites

Physical Appearance

Interesting Facts About Neymar

• His father is also a former professional footballer.
• He is known for his exceptional style on and off the pitch.
• In 2013, he became the youngest-ever captain of the Brazilian national team at the age of 22.
• He does charitable work and has donated millions of dollars to various causes including children’s health and education programs.
• He has a close friendship with fellow club player Lionel Messi.
• In 2017, he became the most expensive football player in history when he signed with9 Paris Saint-Germain for €222 million.
• He has his own logo of his initials, “NJr.”
• He has appeared in xXx  Return of Xander Cage where he played a supporting role.
• He has multiple tattoos on his arm, legs, and body.
• Tayler Holder and Elon Musk are also among the list of most influential personalities on the internet.

Who is Neymar?

He is a professional footballer.

How old is Neymar?

He is 31 years old.

What is Neymar’s net worth?

As of now (2023), His net worth is $200 million.

What is his full name?

His full name is Neymar Da Silva Santos Junior.

When was Neymar born?

He was born on February 5, 1992.

Is Neymar dating?

He is not dating.

Is Neymar married?

He is not married.

What is the Zodiac sign of Neymar?

His zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Where is Neymar from?

He is from Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil.

What ethnicity is Neymar?

He is Multiracial.

Why is Neymar famous?

He is famous for his exceptional skills in football.

How tall is Neymar?

He is 5 feet 9 inches tall.