Neymar Junior biography, Age, Height, Family, Marriage, Salary, Net Worth, Career

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Neymar Junior is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward in France’s club Paris Saint Germaine and Brazil national team. His real name is Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, but he is majorly known as Neymar Junior. He was raised in Brazil and gained fame while playing in Barcelona and Brazil at an early age due to his dribbling skills. He is considered the best world player.

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Neymar Junior birthday and age

The soccer player was born on the 5th of February, 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. He is 28 years old as of 2020, and he celebrates his birthday with his family, friends, and colleagues on the 5th of February every year. His next birthday will be on the 5th of February, 2021, when he will be turning 29 years of age.

Neymar Junior family (parents and siblings)

Neymar junior inherited his name from his father, who was also a footballer. His father is called Neymar Santos Sr, while his mother is called Nadine da Silva. His father is a personal advisor and role model. Neymar is the eldest son in a family of three children. He also has a younger sister called Rafaella Beckran Santos. Junior and his family live in a slum in southern Brazil. He has another brother named Joclecio Amancio dos Santos who lives in Madrid, Spain.

Neymar Junior height and weight  

NeymarJunioris a man of average size and appears to be quite tall in his photos, relative to his surroundings. He has a height of 1.75 meters (175cm). His average size makes him win the aerial ball, making it easier to score a header. The soccer player weighs 68 kg, which is equivalent to 154 lbs in the pound. His other body measurement includes chest 38 in biceps 13.5 inches waist 32 inches. He also has dark brown hair, hair color is dark brown, and eye color is hazel.

Neymar junior marriage

Neymar is not married, but the player is in a romantic relationship with his current girlfriend, Bruna Marquezine, an actress. The two met first in 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, and they have been in a relationship since 2013. The soccer player has been linked to dating several girlfriends such as Barbara Evans, Nicole Bahls, Daniela Carvalho, Carol  Abranches, Andressa Suita Maria Cardi, and Carolina Dantos.

Neymar junior children

The footballer became the father of one son at the age of 19. His son is called Davi Lucca da Silva Santos whose mother is called Carolina Dantos.  The two parents take care of their son by showing parental love and care.

Neymar junior salary

Neymar is the second paid soccer player in the world after Carlos Teves. He earns an estimated salary of $41 million per year as of 2020. However, these figures may vary subsequently depending on the level of seniority of the employee in question.

Neymar junior Net worth

Neymar is one of Brazil’s wealthiest football players, as he has an estimated net worth of $123 million as of 2020. His career as a footballer is his primary source of income. He accumulated a good net worth through his various income sources but preferred to lead a modest lifestyle.  His income conception includes a Football contract from Santos, Barcelona, and PSG, and endorsement deals.

Neymar junior wiki/Facts

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Neymar Junior
  •  Full Name: Neymar da Silva Santos Junior
  • Famous as: Neymar
  • Gender: Male
  • Religion: Roman Catholicism
  • Age: 28 years
  • Date of Birth: the 5th of February 1992
  • Place of Birth: Mogi das Cruzes, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Citizenship: Brazilian
  • Race/Ethnicity: multiracial
  • Father: Neymar Santos Sr
  • Mother: Nadine da Silva
  • Brothers: Joclecio Amancio dos Santos.
  • Sisters: Rafaella Beckran Santos.
  • Body Measurements:  chest 38 in, biceps 13.5in waist 32. his hair color is dark brown, and eye color is hazel.
  • Height: 1.75 meters (9 inches)
  • Weight: 68 kg
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: single
  • Spouse: Bruna Marquezine
  • Children:  Davi Lucca da Silva Santos
  • Education: N/A
  • Profession: soccer
  • Occupation: footballer
  • Salary: $700000 per week
  • Net worth: $123 million
  • Current club: PSG

Neymar junior Career

Santos FC discovered PSG star at an early age that has football talent and skills. From the research, it was found that Neymar never went to school. His club is accredited for prominent players such as Alex Clodoaldo, Coutinho, Diego, and Elano. Neymar started his career as a footballer at Santos academy

In 2003 Neymar moved to Sao Vicent with his parent, where he started playing football for youth Portuguesa Santista. In the same year, he moved to Santos, where he joined Santos FC at 15 and was earning 10,000 reais per month. At 17years, he signed the first full professional contract to Santo’s first team and began signing sponsorship deals.

Neymar Junior helped the club win two successive Campeonato Paulista championships; a Copa  Brazil and 2011 Copa Libertadores. He was named twice the South American Footballer of the year in 2011 and 2012 and later relocated to Spain, where he joined Barcelona.

At Barcelona, Neymar won the Continental treble of La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Champion League. He finished the third position for the FIFA Ballon d’Or award in 2015.

In 2017, Neymar was the most expensive player ever after moving to Paris Saint-Germain, where he was paid 222 million pounds to Barcelona. He won three serial A titles at PSG, two Coupe de France, and two Coupe de la Ligue, which include domestic tremble. He helped the club be domestic quadruple in the 2019-2020 seasons and led to its first-ever champions league final, which they lost to Bayern Munchen.

Years Neymar became the second top scorer in brazil after scoring 64 goals in 103 matches after football legend Pele, after his debut at 18. He finished as top scorer at the 2011 south American youth championship and won Golden Ball as the tournament player. 2014 FIFA World cup and 2015 Copa America was cut short for the Brazilian star due to his injury. He later participated in the 2018 FIFA World cup and captain of the national team.

In 2012 and 2013, he was awarded the most marketable athlete in the world by sports. In 2017, he was listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2018, Neymar was ranked the third highest-paid footballer in France and, in 2019, was named third world highest-paid athlete.

Club information

Current team                                 Paris Saints-Germain

Position                                        forward

Number                                       10

Youth career

1999-2003                                 Portuguesa Santista

2003-2009                                  Santos

Senior career

Year                                team                                       apps                              goals

2009-2013                        Santos                                  225                                136

2013-2017                       Barcelona                              186                                 105

2017                              Paris saints- Germain                  88                                   72

National team

2009                            Brazil U17                                   3                                    1

2011                             Brazil U20                                 7                                    9

2012-2016                    Brazil U23                                 14                                  8

2010-                            Brazil                                        103                                64

Neymar Junior Honors

  • National team tournament
  • Olympic games:2 Silva medal 2012, Gold medal 2016
  • FIFA Confederation cup: 2013
  • South American youth championship: 2011
  • International tournament
  • Club world cup 2015
  • UEFA Champions League 2015
  • European super cup 2015
  • Libertadores cup 2011
  • South American Recopa 2012
  • National tournament and cups
  • Brazil
  • Brazil cup 2010
  • Spain (Barcelona)
  • La Liga 2015, 2016
  • Spanish super cup 2013, 2016
  • Copa Del Rey 2015, 2016, 2017
  • France (PSG)
  • France league 2018, 2019, 2020
  • France cup 2018, 2020
  • France super cup 2018, 2019
  • France league cup 2018, 202

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Frequently asked question about Neymar junior

Who is Neymar junior?

 Neymar Junior is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward in France’s club Paris Saint Germaine and Brazil national team.

How old is Neymar junior?

The soccer player was born on the 5th of February, 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. He is 28 years old as of 2020, and he celebrates his birthday with his family, friends, and colleagues on the 5th of February every year.

How tall is Neymar junior?

NeymarJunioris a man of average size and appears to be quite tall in his photos, relative to his surroundings. He has a height of 1.75 meters (175cm). His average height makes him win the aerial ball, making it easier to score a header. The soccer player weighs 68 kg, which is equivalent to 154 lbs in the pound. His other body measurement includes chest 38 in biceps 13.5 inches waist 32 inches. He also has dark brown hair, hair color is dark brown, and eye color is hazel.

Is Neymar junior married or single?

Neymar junior is not married, but the player is a romantic relationship with his current girlfriend, Bruna Marquezine, an actress.

How much does Neymar Junior earn?

Neymar is the second paid soccer player in the world after Carlos Teves. He earns an estimated salary of $41 million per year as of 2020. However, these figures may vary subsequently depending on the level of seniority of the employee in question

How much is Neymar’s junior worth?

Neymar has an estimated net worth of $123 million .as of 2020. His career as a footballer is his primary source of income. He accumulated a good net worth through his various income sources but preferred to lead a modest lifestyle.   

Where does Neymar’s junior live?

TheBrazilian star has shifted into a five-story foot mansion located in posh western Paris, a suburb of Bougival

Is Neymar junior alive or dead?

Neymar Junior is alive and in good health as of 2020. However, there has been no recent news about him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Neymar junior now?

Neymarisstill delivering his football skill at PSG in France

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