Neymar Jr. Biography, Achievements, Career, and Stats

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 consecutive Player of the Year awards while becoming a Brazilian legend, can beat players, score goals, 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

He started the 2013-14 English Premier League 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 named Neymar the third-highest-paid footballer in the world and the highest-paid athlete overall.

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 player’s salary is set at $74 million over five years, and he was the most marketable athlete in the world during the 2012-13 season.

Neymar Jr Records, Information & Club Performance

• Full Name: Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
• Current Team: Brazil Football Team | Santos FC
• DOB: 5 February 1992 (age 33)
• Place of birth: Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil
• Role: Attacking midfielder and forward
• Jersey Number: 10

Clubs played for 

International Match

Official Blog – http://www.neymaroficial.com

 Awards List

Neymar Appearances and Goals by Competition, Season, and Apps

Club competition

Last Match – 7 December 2025 (Santos vs Cruzeiro) | Last Update– 21 December 2025

International competition

Last Match – 2023

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)

Records

• Brazil’s all-time top scorer -79
• Brazil’s all-time top scorer in FIFA World Cup qualification matches – 14
• All-time top assist provider in the Champions League – 33
• Fastest player in Ligue 1 history to reach 50 goals- 58 matches