Brazilian professional footballer Neymar Jr. lived up to big expectations by winning four consecutive Player of the Year awards by age 21. Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, commonly known as Neymar. He was born on 5 February 1992 and Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Brazilian Club Santos and the Brazil national team.
This star player, who has won four straight Player of the Year awards while becoming the Brazilian, can beat players, score, and produce moments of magic. In 2009, Neymar Jr was named the Player of the Tournament and he has been the top scorer in the Brazilian Cup with 11 goals. In the 2021 Copa América, Neymar were named the player of the tournament along with Messi.
Neymar Jr. Biography, Achievements, Career, and Stats
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He started the English Premier League of the 2013-14 season with FC Barcelona. Neymar is the only Brazilian soccer player to have graced the cover of TIME magazine. He is the 9th most expensive purchase in the club’s history. In August 2017, Neymar moved from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, a transaction worth €222 million.
In his first season, Neymar played 41 matches and scored 15 goals. He had nine in La Liga, one in the Cup, four in the Champions League, and one in the Spanish Super Cup.
He is the only Brazilian soccer player to have graced the cover of TIME magazine. Neymar scored his 100th professional goal on his 20th birthday in 2012 and finished the year with a career-best total of 43. In 2018, France Football ranked Neymar the world’s 3rd highest-paid footballer and highest-paid athlete.
On 2 April 2017, Neymar scored his 100th goal for Barcelona. He will become the best player in the world in the coming 2 or 3 seasons. The salary of player will be worth $74 million over five years. He has been most won the most marketable athlete in the world in 2012-13.
Neymar Jr Records, Information & Club Performance
Clubs played for
| Year | Clubs |
|---|---|
| 1999–2003 | Portuguesa Santista |
| 2003–2009 | Santos (Youth) |
| 2009–2013 | Santos (Senior) |
| 2013–2017 | Barcelona |
| 2017-2023 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 2023-2025 | Al Hilal |
| 2025 | Santos |
International Match
| Year | Team |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Brazil U17 |
| 2011 | Brazil U20 |
| 2012–2016 | Brazil U23 |
| 2010-current | Brazil |
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Awards List
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Samba Gold | 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020 |
| La Liga’s Best World Player | 2014-15 |
| UEFA Team of the Year | 2015 |
| IFFHS World’s Best Playmaker Bronze award | 2017 |
| La Liga’s Best World Player | 2014-15 |
Neymar Appearances and Goals by Competition, Season, and Apps
Club competition
| Competition | Goals | Season | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulista A1 (Santos) | 136 | 2009-13 | 225 |
| La Liga (Barcelona) | 105 | 2013-17 | 186 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 118 | 2017-23 | 173 |
| Al Hilal | 01 | 2023–25 | 07 |
| Paulista A1 (Santos) | 03 | 2025 | 09 |
| Total | 363 | Career Total | 600 |
International competition
| Competition | Goals | Season | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 79 | 2010-current | 128 |
Neymar’s Trophy Breakdown
Santos FC (6 titles)
- Campeonato Paulista: 2010, 2011, 2012
- Copa do Brasil: 2010
- Copa Libertadores: 2011
- Recopa Sudamericana: 2012
FC Barcelona (8 titles)
- La Liga: 2014–15, 2015–16
- Copa del Rey: 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17
- Supercopa de España: 2013
- UEFA Champions League: 2014–15
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2015
Paris Saint-Germain (11 titles)
- Ligue 1: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2022–23
- Coupe de France: 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21
- Coupe de la Ligue: 2017–18, 2019–20
- Trophée des Champions: 2018, 2020, 2022
Al Hilal (1 title)
- Saudi Pro League: 2023–24
Brazil National Team (4 titles)
- FIFA Confederations Cup: 2013
- Olympic Gold Medal: 2016
- South American U-20 Championship: 2011
- Superclásico de las Américas: 2011, 2012, 2014, 2018
Individual Honors
- FIFA Puskás Award: 2011
- Samba Gold (Best Brazilian Player in Europe): 6-time winner
- South American Footballer of the Year: 2011, 2012
- UEFA Champions League Top Scorer: 2014–15 (joint)
