Neymar is a Brazilian professional footballer, one of the most gifted and famous players of his generation, and the all-time top goalscorer for the Brazil national team. Born Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior on February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil, he burst onto the scene as a teenager at Santos, formed the famous “MSN” attack at Barcelona alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, and then moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 for a world-record transfer fee of €222 million. In January 2025, he came home, returning to Santos as captain. At 34, he remains one of the most recognisable footballers on the planet. He is not publicly in a relationship as of 2026, and his net worth is approximately $200 million.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior |
| Date of Birth | February 5, 1992 |
| Age | 34 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Birthplace | Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Profession | Professional footballer |
| Partner | Not publicly in a relationship as of 2026 |
| Children | Davi Lucca, Mavie, Helena |
| Net Worth | Approx. $200 million (Celebrity Net Worth, 2025) |
Who Is Neymar?
Neymar is a Brazilian forward and attacking midfielder who plays for Santos, the club where he began his career, and whom he also captains. He is known for his dribbling, technical ability, agility, passing and finishing, and he is often regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He is both the all-time top goalscorer (80 goals) and the all-time top assist provider (59) for the Brazil national team, and he is one of the few players in history to have scored more than 100 goals for three different clubs.
Neymar’s career has taken him from Santos to Barcelona, where he formed one of the great attacking trios with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, to Paris Saint-Germain in the most expensive transfer in football history, and then to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. His rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi defined an era of the sport. He won Olympic gold with Brazil at Rio 2016 and the Confederations Cup in 2013, and he remains the most-followed footballer in the world on social media after Messi and Ronaldo.
Early Life & Background
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior was born on February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil, to Neymar Santos Sr., a former footballer, and Nadine Santos. He grew up playing futsal and street football, and his talent was obvious from an early age. He joined the Santos youth academy and made his first-team debut in March 2009, at 17, quickly becoming the most exciting young player in Brazilian football.
At Santos, Neymar won the Copa do Brasil in 2010 and the Copa Libertadores in 2011 — the club’s first Libertadores title since the Pelé era. In 2011 he won the FIFA Puskás Award for the best goal of the year, and he was named South American Footballer of the Year in 2011 and again in 2012. By the time he left Santos in 2013, he had scored 136 goals for the club, and Europe’s biggest teams were competing for his signature.
Career
Neymar joined Barcelona in 2013, where he formed the “MSN” front three with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, one of the most feared attacks in football history. In the 2014–15 season the trio scored 122 goals between them as Barcelona won the treble — La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Champions League. Neymar scored 105 goals in 186 games for Barcelona, including the third goal in the 2015 Champions League final against Juventus, and he played a starring role in the famous 6–1 comeback win over Paris Saint-Germain in 2017.
In August 2017, Neymar moved to Paris Saint-Germain for €222 million, the most expensive transfer in football history. He won five Ligue 1 titles with PSG — in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023 — and helped the club reach its first Champions League final in 2020, where they lost to Bayern Munich. Injuries interrupted his time in Paris, but he still scored more than 100 goals for the club, becoming one of the few players to have scored over 100 goals for three different clubs.
In 2023, Neymar joined Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, but his time there was badly disrupted by a serious knee injury, and he played only a handful of games. In January 2025, he returned to Santos, the club where it all began, and he was made captain. For Brazil, he is the all-time top goalscorer with 80 goals, passing Pelé’s 77, and the team’s all-time top assist provider with 59. He won Olympic gold at Rio 2016, scoring the winning penalty in the shootout against Germany in the final, and the Confederations Cup in 2013.
Facts About Neymar
- He is Brazil’s all-time top goalscorer with 80 goals, passing Pelé’s tally of 77.
- His move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 cost €222 million — the most expensive transfer in football history.
- He won the FIFA Puskás Award in 2011 for the best goal of the year, scored for Santos against Flamengo.
- He scored the winning penalty in the shootout as Brazil won Olympic gold at Rio 2016.
- He is one of the few players in history to have scored more than 100 goals for three different clubs: Santos, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Neymar?
Neymar was born on February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil. He is 34 years old as of November 2026.
How tall is Neymar?
Neymar is 5 feet 9 inches tall (175 cm).
Who is Neymar’s partner?
Neymar is not publicly in a relationship as of 2026. He has three children: Davi Lucca, Mavie and Helena.
What is Neymar’s net worth?
Neymar’s net worth is approximately $200 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth in 2025.
What is Neymar best known for?
Neymar is best known for being Brazil’s all-time top goalscorer, for the MSN attack at Barcelona, and for his world-record €222 million transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017.