| Capital: | € 93 million |
|---|---|
| Age: | 28 |
| Born: | 05.02.1992 |
| Country of origin: | Brazil |
| Source of wealth: | Soccer player |
| Last updated: | 2020 |
Short introduction
Neymar Da Silva Santos Santos Junior, called Neymar, is a soccer player who has transferred from FC Barcelona to Paris St. Germain for the highest summer in history – 222 million euros – since 2017. The striker is an absolute world star and is also very successful in the Brazilian national team.
Early Life
Neymar was born near Sao Paulo in a very simple state, but not in favela. His parents moved to Praia Grande. He had long started playing football, like many children in Brazil, on the road and on the soccer field. However, he only entered the club arranged at the age of eleven when he joined the Department of Youth FC Santos, the club The Great Brazil Legend Pelé. Here he also made his professional player debut after developing in the Department of Youth club from 2003 to 2008. From 2009 he played for FC Santos professionals.
At the age of 14 years, his skills have attracted so much attention that Real Madrid are interested in his services. However, at that time, FC Santos paid a large number to stay at this club.
Career
From the beginning it’s time with professionals, it is used regularly – and also comes to goals regularly at this early age.
In 2011, for example, he had scored 6 goals in 13 missions in the Copa Libertadores, I.e. At the highest level. Therefore, he was chosen as a South American football player this year twice in a row, namely 2011 and 2012. It was almost like he would eventually move to Europe. The only question left is which club and on what conditions.
The race was finally won by FC Barcelona, who committed him to the 2013/14 season and brought 57 million euros for the FC Santos club. He also met regularly for FC Barcelona as a direct regular player, although with Lionel Messi someone played on his team responsible for many goals. After scoring 107 times in 177 league matches at FC Santos, he managed 68 times in 123 league matches during his time at FC Barcelona, which ended in 2017. In both cases, of course there were a number of hits in the trophy and international competition.
For the Brazilian national team, he made his debut for a long time before he moved to Europe. In the summer of 2010 this is his case, it only took time until March 2011 before Neymar scored his first goal for his country.
He participated in the 2012 Olympics (Perak) and the 2016 Olympics with the selection of Olympics from Brazil. In 2016, he scored the fastest goal in the history of the Olympic football when he crashed into Honduras in the semi-finals after 14 seconds.
Moving from FC Barcelona to Paris St. Germain causes a sensation in many ways. First, he did not really separate from the previous club FC Barcelona. Second, the transfer fee is the highest ever paid for football transfer. In the French League, Neymar once again showed extraordinary quality and scored several goals. Despite the large investment by France, Neymar has not been able to win the Champions League again.
Career spotlight.
There are three sports spotlight which is quite right from Neymar’s career. First there will be a Copa Libertadores victory in 2011, partners to the European Champions League. Then it is a victory in Europe. He did this in the 2014/15 season with FC Barcelona.
With the Brazilian national team, or the Olympic selection, his biggest success was to win a gold medal in football at the 2016 Olympics at Rio de Janeiro, where they won in the final against the German election on the penalty. Neymar scored two goals regularly when he also managed to change the decisive penalty in penalty penalty.
Famous quotes
“Messi deserves to win this World Cup after everything he does for football.”
“I want to be happy more than everything – and I’m happy in Barcelona.”
“I prefer to beat Real Madrid than Manchester City.”
“I just want to be better every day, no better than others.”
“There is always a reason for dribbling and my goal is always the goal.”
Amazing facts
In June 2019, the accusation of Neymar Rape by the Brazilian model was never heard in court due to lack of evidence.
In the Spanish Netflix series, Neymar plays monks.
His father is also a professional soccer player, although with less success.
In Brazil, Neymar is considered a promoter of local pop music. Many songs recommend Neymar or where he participates into hits there.
