With over 400
career goals under his belt, Neymar Jr is easily considered a modern day
football legend.
The Brazilian
began his professional career in 2009 at a tender age of 17 and his star has
shone since.
In 2013, he
joined FC Barcelona from his boyhood club Santos where he enjoyed four stellar
seasons with the Laliga giants forging a legendary partnership with Messi and
Suarez.
He completed a
transfer to Ligue 1 side, Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. For his services, PSG
paid US$263 million making it the most expensive transfer of all time.
Neymar currently plays as a forward for Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal and the Brazil national team.
What is Neymar’s Net Worth and
Salary?
According to
Forbes Neymar was the 4th best paid athlete of 2020 with only Lionel
Messi, Roger Federer and Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of him.
Neymar’s
earnings as reported by Forbes were US$96 million with US$78 million from
salary and winnings, the remaining US$18 million from endorsements.
The superstar’s
annual salary amounts to $219 million, the most of any active football player in the
world.
His net worth as
of 2023 is approximately US$200 million and is expected to grow further.
What Sponsorship deals does
Neymar have?
In 2020, Neymar
ended his long term partnership with Nike and joined competitors Puma. His deal
with Nike was due to run until 2022 and was worth US$105 million.
The former Barcelona and Santos man also counts DAZN, Electronic Arts, Beats Electronics, Red Bull, Gillete and TCL among his commercial partners.
Neymar's Family & Relationships
Neymar da Silva Santos Junior was born on 5th day of February 1992, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to Nadine Goncalves (Mother) and Neymar Santos Snr (Father). Although his parents split in 2016, he has a close and close relationship with them.
He is not the only child of his parents, as he was brought up alongside his younger sister, Rafaella Beckran.
Neymar is also a father. His ex-girlfriend Carolina Nogueira gave birth to Davi in 2011 in a Sao Paulo hospital, when she was just 17 and Neymar was 19.
The Brazilian is in a relationship with Bruna Biancardi, a social media influencer and model. Neymar and Biancardi welcomed their first child together in October 2023
Neymar Jr’s 46 Tattoos & Their Meanings
Apart from being excellent at football, Neymar is also famous for his amazing array of tattoos. The Brazilian footballer boasts over 40, all which bear different meanings.
Etched on his right bicep, is a picture of his mother, Nadine Goncalves. On his left shoulder he has a tattoo of his sister, Rafaella.
The inner part of his right forearm contains the portrait of his son, Davi Luca. There is also a tattoo of a crown and his son’s name along with his date of birth inked on Neymar’s right forearm.
|
Name |
Neymar da
Silva Santos Junior |
|
Date Of
Birth |
5th
February 1992 |
|
Place Of
Birth |
Sao Paulo, Brazil |
|
Current Team |
Al Hilal |
|
Source Of
Wealth |
Football & Endorsements |
|
Net Worth |
$200 Million |
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