Neymar
Neymar Jr., Neymar Junior, Neymar Silva Santos Junior
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Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior (Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [nejˈmaʁ dɐ ˈsiwvɐ ˈsɐ̃tuz ˈʒuni.oʁ] ; born 5 February 1992), simply known as Neymar Júnior (shortened to Neymar Jr) or mononymously as Neymar, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a forward for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Santos, which he captains, and the Brazil national team. Known for his dribbling, technical ability, playmaking, and finishing, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He is one of only five players to have scored 100 goals with three different clubs, both the all-time Brazilian top goalscorer (43) and assist provider (33) in the UEFA Champions League, ranks second for the all-time South American men's top goalscorers in international football (79), and was the all-time top assist provider in international football (59) from 2023 to 2025. Neymar made his professional debut with Santos in 2009 and won the Copa Libertadores in 2011, scoring in the finals. In 2013, Barcelona signed him and he soon became part of a dominant attacking trio with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez—known as MSN. In 2014–15, Neymar won the treble of La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League, finishing as the top goalscorer of both that season's Champions League and the Copa del Rey. In the following season, he helped Barcelona win the double. At Barcelona, Neymar finished in third place for the Ballon d'Or in 2015 and 2017, only behind Messi and Ronaldo. In 2017, Neymar left Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain, becoming the most expensive player in history after his €222 million release clause was activated. From 2018 onwards, injuries hampered Neymar's career, causing limited game time. Despite this, he was instrumental to PSG retrieving the Ligue 1 title in his debut season and was named Player of the Year, led them to their first-ever Champions League final in 2020, became one of their all-time top goalscorers, and won four more Ligue 1 titles. In 2023, he joined Saudi club Al-Hilal before returning to Santos in January 2025. At 18, Neymar debuted for Brazil and has since become the nation's second-most-capped player, only trailing Cafu. He is the nation's all-time top goalscorer, with 79 goals in 128 matches. Neymar won the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and received the Golden Ball before being named in the Dream Team and receiving the Bronze Boot at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Since then, he captained Brazil to their first Olympic gold medal in men's football at the 2016 Summer Olympics, having previously won silver in the 2012 edition, and was focal to Brazil's runners-up finish in the 2021 Copa América, where he was jointly awarded Best Player. In 2023, he surpassed Pelé's 52-year long record as Brazil's all-time top goalscorer.
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Korean soccer’s all-time ‘official’ officially announced! Lee Kang-in transfers to AT Madrid → takes over ‘No. 7’ from Griezmann… Even Mbappe and Neymar ‘like’
Soccer fans compare LeBron James' 76ers move to disastrous Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. reunion
How long has it been since he announced his retirement from the national team? After not participating in the away trip, he participated in a poker tournament... 'Son Heung-min's same age' Neymar's behavior after returning to his team was controversial
With Yamal and Neymar taking part: Darbha begins Kings League World Cup with a clash against the title holders
'Mind your own business!' - Santos star Neymar blasts critics after being spotted at poker tournament
With the participation of Yamal and Neymar: Darbha begin their Kings League World Cup campaign against the defending champions
'Life is a joke' - Neymar breaks his silence after World Cup criticism as Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer rediscovers his smile away from the football pitch
Neymar set to return to Santos’ next game after World Cup while attending poker tournament
High Stakes Absentee: Neymar Misses Club's Big Game, Seen At Poker Tournament
Will Neymar Jr. play for Santos against Universidad Central in the 2026 CONMEBOL Sudamericana Cup?
Neymar Hints at 2030 World Cup Return Days After Announcing Brazil Retirement
Neymar seen driving a mobility scooter at Universal Orlando after World Cup exit
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Brazil World Cup exit sparks Neymar retirement speculation as father makes emotional plea
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal sends messages to Cristiano Ronaldo & Neymar after World Cup farewells
Neymar’s future is growing more uncertain after his Brazil exit and retirement rumors are now swirling around his club career
Is Neymar the first to bookend his international career with goals at the same venue?
VIDEO: Happy tears! Lionel Messi follows Neymar & Cristiano Ronaldo in allowing emotion to spill out after seeing Argentina prevail in five-goal World Cup classic with Egypt
Neymar's father urges son to 'keep playing' and 'rediscover joy' after Brazil World Cup exit
Neymar’s tears mark another misstep for Brazil’s great unfulfilled and its World Cup dark age
Neymar's father issues desperate plea to Brazil star to 'keep playing football' amid retirement fears
Brazil's World Cup nightmare: Neymar, injuries & why it all went so wrong for the Selecao & Carlo Ancelotti
“Don’t Care What He’s Never Won”: $15,000,000 Worth Former NFL WR Defends Neymar Jr. After Brazilian Star Announces Retirement
Emotional Neymar Retires From International Soccer After Brazil’s World Cup Run Ends in Heartbreak
Neymar retires from national team after Brazil’s latest World Cup failure: ‘I tried’
Tearful Neymar retires from Brazil after World Cup exit to Norway: 'Now it's over'
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