Neymar Jr

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior was born on February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo. He was raised in a Christian family, and his father, a former footballer, became his manager. Neymar has a very close relationship with his sister, Rafaella, whose face he has tattooed on his arm. He is the father of one son and three daughters, two of whom are with his current partner, Bruna Biancardi.

He began playing football at a very young age, combining futsal with street football. At age 11, he joined the Santos FC youth academy. He made his professional debut for Santos in 2009 at just 17 years old. In 2013, he moved to Barcelona, where he formed a famous attacking trio with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, winning the Champions League in 2015. In 2017, he transferred to Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record fee of €222 million. After a short and injury-filled spell with Saudi club Al Hilal, he returned to Santos in January 2025.

For his national team, he became the all-time leading goal scorer in 2023, surpassing the previous record held by Pelé.

Off the field, Neymar is a devout Christian who tithes to his church. He has been one of the world's highest-paid athletes, with sponsorship deals from Nike (until 2020) and later Puma. In 2013, he was named the most marketable athlete in the world. He has faced several controversies, including a dropped rape investigation in 2019, a fine for environmental violations at his mansion in 2023, and criticism for supporting a political candidate in 2022. He is also the subject of a Netflix documentary series titled "Neymar: The Perfect Chaos"

Across his entire professional career including both club and international football, Neymar has scored over 440 goals in over 720 matches as of May 2026. At Santos between 2009 and 2013, he scored 136 club goals. At Barcelona between 2013 and 2017, he scored 105 club goals. At Paris Saint-Germain between 2017 and 2023, he scored 118 club goals. At Al Hilal between 2023 and 2025, he scored only 1 club goal due to injuries. After returning to Santos in 2025, he has scored 15 club goals so far. In addition to these club totals, he has scored 79 international goals for Brazil, which brings his combined career total to over 440 goals.

About Neymar Jr. - Quick Questions & Answers

Q: How old is Neymar Jr.?

A: Neymar Jr. was born on February 5, 1992. As of May 2026, he is 34 years old.

Q: Did Neymar Jr. retire?

A: No, Neymar Jr. has not retired. As of May 2026, he is actively playing for Santos FC and continuing his professional football career.

Q: Where is Neymar Jr. from?

A: Neymar Jr. is from Mogi das Cruzes, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.

Q: How many assists does Neymar Jr. have?

A: Neymar Jr. has recorded over 250 assists throughout his professional club and international career.

Q: What happened to Neymar Jr.?

A: Neymar Jr. has suffered several significant injuries throughout his career, including a fractured vertebra at the 2014 World Cup, multiple metatarsal fractures at PSG, and a ruptured ACL and meniscus in his left knee in October 2023. These injuries have limited his game time but he has continued to play.

Q: What team does Neymar Jr. play for?
A: As of January 2025, Neymar Jr. plays for Santos FC in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. He returned to his boyhood club after leaving Al Hilal.