| Human Profile | |
| Name: | Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior |
| Birthday: | February 5, 1992 (age 33 years), Born in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil |
| Height: | 5'9" (175 cm) |
| Subscribers: | 5.46M |
| Views: | 174,898,645 |
| YouTube Revenue: | $174.9K - $1.2M |
| Videos: | 444 |
| Channel Created: | August 2010 |
Overview
Neymar Da Silva Santos Júnior is a Brazilian professional soccer player widely acclaimed for his prolific goalscoring and dribbling skills, who rose to prominence with Santos FC before achieving significant success with FC Barcelona—including a UEFA Champions League title as part of the “MSN” trio—and Paris Saint-Germain, while also becoming Brazil’s all-time top goalscorer and an Olympic gold medalist.
Latest News (Jan 26, 2026): Neymar Jr. recently participated in the PokerStars Titans Event on January 26, 2026, finishing fifth and earning $18,154. This follows his statement made on January 22, 2026, expressing confidence that "Brazil will be champions again" in the 2026 FIFA World Cup while he continues recovery from knee surgery.
Early Life and Family
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior was born on February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil, to Neymar Santos Sr. and Nadine da Silva. His father is a former professional soccer player who became his son’s advisor as his talents developed. Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior has credited his father as a significant presence in his life, managing his finances and family matters.
Growing up, he combined his love for futsal and street soccer, which he states had a massive influence on the development of his technique, speed of thought, and ability to perform in tight spaces. In 2003, his family moved to São Vicente and later to Santos. He began playing for the youth side Portuguesa Santista before joining the Santos FC youth academy in 2003. The family’s financial situation improved as his career progressed, and by the age of 17, he signed his first full professional contract.
Career Beginnings at Santos
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior made his professional debut for Santos FC on March 7, 2009. In his first season, he scored 14 goals in 48 games. He quickly became a star for the club, earning the league’s Best Young Player award in his debut season. In 2010, he was instrumental in Santos winning the Campeonato Paulista and the Copa do Brasil, and he was named the best player in the state league.
His performances drew attention from major European clubs, but he remained with Santos. In 2011, he led Santos to their first Copa Libertadores championship in 48 years and also won the FIFA Puskás Award for the goal of the year. He was named the South American Footballer of the Year in both 2011 and 2012.
Move to Europe and Global Recognition
In 2013, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior transferred to FC Barcelona in Spain. He became part of a formidable attacking trio with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, known as “MSN.” During the 2014-15 season, he helped Barcelona achieve a “treble” by winning the La Liga championship, the Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League. He was a top goalscorer in both the Champions League and the Copa del Rey that season. In his time with Barcelona, he scored 105 goals in 186 games across all competitions.
In 2017, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior transferred to the French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for a then-world record transfer fee. With PSG, he won multiple Ligue 1 titles. He was instrumental in guiding the team to their first-ever Champions League final in 2020.
International Career with Brazil
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior made his debut for the senior Brazil national team at the age of 18 in 2010, scoring a goal in his first match. He has since become Brazil’s all-time top goalscorer, surpassing Pelé.
He has represented Brazil in multiple FIFA World Cups and Copa América tournaments. In 2012, he helped the Brazilian Olympic team win a silver medal at the London Summer Olympics. Four years later, at the 2016 Rio Olympics, he captained the team to its first-ever Olympic gold medal in men’s soccer. He also won the FIFA Confederations Cup with Brazil in 2013, where he was awarded the Golden Ball for the best player of the tournament.
Later Career and Personal Life
After his time at PSG, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior joined the Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. He later returned to his first professional club, Santos.
Off the field, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior has a son and a daughter. He also maintains a presence on social media, including a YouTube channel with the ID UC5da8mf7_m2eLIlq-GUyxRw. The channel, managed by NR Sports, features a series titled “NJr WEEK BRASIL” which offers behind-the-scenes footage of his life. His sister, Rafaella Santos, is a model and social media influencer.