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Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, born on February 5, 1992, is one of the best soccer players in the world. Currently, he plays as a striker for Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazilian National team. Unveiled by Santos in 2009, Neymar won several titles with the club, including two ‘Campeonatos Paulistas’ in a row, a ‘Copa do Brasil’ and a ‘Libertadores.’ In his second season at Barcelona, he achieved the treble wins of La Liga, Copa del Rey, and UEFA Champions League, and was a finalist for the FIFA Ballon d’Or in the same year. Right here, we’ll help you in celebrating his special day!

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior

Nickname:

Jóia, Juninho, Ney, Menino Ney, Príncipe do Gol

Birth date:

February 05, 1992

Age:

32 years, 1 month

Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius

Height:

5' 9"

Relationship Status:

In a relationship

Net Worth:

$200.0 million

Neymar's Social Media:

Background

Neymar is a Brazilian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil National team. Neymar is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world. He started playing football as a boy in the city of São Vicente under the guidance of his father, a former professional footballer who remained a close mentor throughout his son’s career. He played street and indoor soccer and joined the Portuguesa Santista youth team in São Vicente, and in 2003 he and his family moved to Santos city.There, where he was already an impressive player, he joined the youth ranks of Santos Futebol Clube (the same club for which Brazilian football legend Pelé played for most of his national career). At 14 years old, Real Madrid already wanted him, and Santos Futebol Club had to increase his salary to keep him. He made his professional debut at Santos Futebol Clube in 2009 and there, he helped the team win the Copa Libertadores in 2011.Internationally, Neymar was considered to be part of the Brazilian team at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa but ended up not being part of the squad. Instead, he made his international debut in August 2010, in a friendly against the U.S., where he scored his first international goal in Brazil’s 2-0 victory. He scored four goals for Brazil in the 2013 Confederations Cup, including the team’s 3-0 victory over Spain in the final, and won the ‘Golden Ball’ as the tournament’s most valuable player, as well as the ‘Bronze Boot’ as the third top scorer.He starred for Brazil when his country hosted the 2014 World Cup, scoring four goals in five games before being knocked out of the competition with a fractured vertebra in the quarter-finals. Without the team’s most important player, Brazil lost by a surprising 7-1 margin to Germany in the semifinals. Neymar won the ‘Bronze Boot’ despite his early exit from the tournament. At the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, he led the Brazilian team to its first Olympic gold medal, scoring the winning penalty in the final match against Germany.

Career timeline

2009
The Most Incredible Professional Debut

At just 17 years old, in his first professional season, Neymar scores 14 goals in 48 games.

2011 and 2012
A Year of Gains and Changes

Neymar is named the ‘South American Footballer of the Year,’ in 2011 and 2012, and soon relocates to Europe to join Barcelona.

2012
An Amazing Birthday Gift

On his 20th birthday, Neymar scores his 100th goal as a professional football player, against Palmeiras in Campeonato Paulista.

2017
100 More Goals

In 2017, Neymar scores his 100th goal for Barcelona in his 177th match for the club, in a win over the Granada team.

2003
First Tryouts With Real Madrid

Neymar travels to Spain for tryouts with the Real Madrid youth team.

2021
Back In Brazil For a While

Despite the Brazilian defeat, Neymar is named the best player of the tournament alongside Messi for his performances throughout the Copa América.

Neymar FAQs

How many goals does Neymar have in his professional career?

In his entire career as a professional soccer player, Neymar has amassed 401 goals defending Santos, Barcelona, and PSG, having played 657 matches up until December 2021.

Who is Neymar's best friend?

According to Neymar, his best friend is Messi.

Who is Neymar's idol?

Neymar has revealed he learned every day from his football idol, Lionel Messi, while at Barcelona.

5 Surprising Facts About Neymar

  1. A pop star

    Neymar is proud of his Brazilian roots and often promotes Brazilian music, and also appears in Brazilian musicians’ music videos.

  2. He has two Guinness World Records

    One of the records is for his transfer from Barcelona to PSG, and the second record is for the fastest goal in Olympic history for a male soccer player.

  3. He appears in a Brazilian comic

    In 2013, the Brazilian cartoonist Mauricio de Sousa released a “Monica's Gang” comic book featuring a younger version of Neymar as the main character.

  4. Together, we can beat Ebola

    In 2014, Neymar appeared in FIFA's ‘11 against Ebola’ campaign alongside the best football players in the world, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Xavi, and Drogba.

  5. He loves Brazilian food

    His favorite dish is very common in Brazil: steak, rice, black beans, and fries.

Why We Love Neymar

  1. He is a great father

    He has a lot of love for his son, Davi Lucca. He has already said that he is the most important person in his life.

  2. His focus is on being happy

    In an interview with "France Football," the player said that his focus is never on playing to be number one. He plays because he loves football and goes out onto the field to have fun.

  3. He loves to sing

    Although he is not a singer, he loves to sing and has participated in concerts with Brazilian singers. He has sung with great Brazilian artists such as Thiaguinho and Cláudia Leitte.

Neymar’s birthday dates

Year Date Day
2023 February 5 Sunday
2024 February 5 Monday
2025 February 5 Wednesday
2026 February 5 Thursday
2027 February 5 Friday