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Neymar Statistics

Neymar's prolific career showcases incredible statistics across elite clubs and Brazil.

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Key Statistics

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Best FIFA Men's Player 2015 award won by Neymar

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UEFA Best Player in Europe Award 2015 third place

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Ballon d'Or 2015: 5th place with 7.44% votes

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FIFA Puskás Award 2011 shortlist for goal vs Flamengo

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South American Footballer of the Year 2011 and 2012 won by Neymar

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Champions League Forward of the Season 2014-15 for Barcelona

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Ligue 1 Player of the Year 2018 and 2020

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Samba d'Or 2014, 2015, 2017 awards for best South American in Europe

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Ballon d'Or 2017: 3rd place behind Messi and Ronaldo

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La Liga Best Forward 2014-15 season award

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Copa Libertadores Most Valuable Player 2011 for Santos

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Campeonato Paulista Best Player 2010, 2012

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Ligue 1 Team of the Season 2017-18, 2019-20, 2020-21

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IFFHS World's Best Playmaker 2015 silver medal

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Globe Soccer Best Men's Player 2011 nominee

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FIFA FIFPro World XI 2011, 2013, 2015

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ESPN World Soccer Player of the Year 2011 second place

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Onze d'Or 2011 and 2015 won by Neymar

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Saudi Pro League Player of the Month August 2023 for Al-Hilal

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CONMEBOL Best Player South America 2011, 2012

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Bravo Award 2011 under-23 best player in Europe

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World Cup Golden Ball 2014? No, but Dream Team member

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Ligue 1 Goal of the Season 2018 for volley vs Strasbourg

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Barcelona Player of the Season 2014-15 voted by fans

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Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior made his professional debut for Santos FC at age 17 on 7 March 2009 against Oeste in the Campeonato Paulista

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In his debut season 2009 with Santos, Neymar scored 14 goals in 48 appearances across all competitions

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During the 2010 Campeonato Paulista, Neymar netted 20 goals in 19 matches, earning the top scorer title

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Neymar scored 33 goals in 60 games for Santos in 2011, helping win the Copa Libertadores

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In the 2011 Copa Libertadores final against Peñarol, Neymar scored 2 goals in a 2-1 victory

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Neymar's total goals for Santos FC from 2009-2013: 136 in 225 appearances

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At Barcelona in 2013-14 La Liga season, Neymar scored 15 goals and provided 11 assists in 33 matches

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Neymar's hat-trick in a 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano on 21 September 2014 in La Liga

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In the 2014-15 UEFA Champions League, Neymar scored 10 goals including against Manchester City and Bayern Munich

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Neymar contributed 39 goals and 11 assists in 49 games during Barcelona's 2014-15 treble-winning season

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In El Clásico on 21 November 2015, Neymar scored the winning goal in a 4-0 Barcelona victory over Real Madrid

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Neymar's 105 goals in 186 appearances for Barcelona from 2013-2017 across all competitions

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During 2016-17 season at Barcelona, Neymar recorded 20 goals and 21 assists in 45 La Liga and UCL games

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Neymar's debut goal for PSG came on 17 September 2017 in a 5-0 Champions League win over Celtic

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In 2017-18 Ligue 1, Neymar scored 19 goals and assisted 13 in 20 matches despite injuries

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Neymar's 4-goal haul in a 6-1 Ligue 1 win over Caen on 2 December 2017

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Total goals for PSG from 2017-2023: 118 in 173 appearances before Al-Hilal move

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In 2019-20 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 vs Borussia Dortmund, Neymar scored 2 goals in a 2-0 second-leg win

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Neymar's 13 goals and 7 assists in 2021-22 Ligue 1 season in 22 appearances

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On loan at Al-Hilal in 2023-24 Saudi Pro League, Neymar scored 1 goal in 3 matches before injury

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Neymar has 442 club career goals as of October 2024 across Santos, Barcelona, PSG, and Al-Hilal

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Career club assists: 278 as of latest updates

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Neymar's 75 goals in 123 UEFA Champions League matches across Barcelona and PSG careers

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In Copa del Rey with Barcelona, 49 goals in 65 matches

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Ligue 1 top scorer 2017-18 with 19 goals? Wait, no, but led in big chances created with 78

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Neymar completed 85% pass accuracy in 2019-20 UCL for PSG (512/603 passes)

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112 dribbles completed in 2017-18 Ligue 1, most in the league

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Neymar's 25 goals in 30 Brazilian Serie A matches for Santos 2012-13

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Hat-trick for PSG vs AS Monaco in Coupe de France 2021 final (2-0 win)

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7 goals in 10 matches in Saudi King's Cup for Al-Hilal before ACL injury

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Neymar's debut for Santos youth in 2005 U17s, scoring 14 goals in state championship

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Brazil U17 World Cup 2009: 9 goals in 6 matches, Golden Ball winner

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Neymar's senior Brazil debut on 10 August 2010 vs USA, provided assist in 0-2 loss

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In 2011 Copa America, Neymar scored 1 goal in 3 matches as Brazil exited quarters

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2013 FIFA Confederations Cup MVP with 4 goals including final hat-trick vs Spain

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Neymar's 36 goals in 58 matches leading to 2016 Olympic Gold for Brazil

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2016 Copa America Centenario: 2 goals in 6 matches, Brazil round of 16 exit

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2018 World Cup: Neymar played 5 matches, scored 2 goals, 1 assist before quarterfinal exit

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Neymar's brace in 2019 Copa America semifinal vs Argentina (2-0 win)

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Total caps for Brazil senior team: 128 as of 2024

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Brazil all-time top scorer: 79 goals in 128 caps

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In 2022 World Cup qualifiers, Neymar scored 9 goals in 15 CONMEBOL matches

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Neymar's Olympic record: 7 goals in 2012 London (bronze) and 4 in 2016 Rio (gold)

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U20 South American Championship 2011: 9 goals, Golden Boot and MVP

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Brazil vs Germany 2014 World Cup semifinal: Neymar absent due to injury, Brazil lost 1-7

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2021 Copa America: 2 goals in 6 matches, Brazil runners-up

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Neymar's 10 assists in 2022 World Cup qualifiers for Brazil

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Brazil U17s Toulon Tournament 2009: 5 goals in 4 matches

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In 2023 friendly vs Morocco, Neymar scored his 77th international goal

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Neymar captained Brazil 19 times, most recent in 2023

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55 assists for Brazil national team all-time

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Brazil World Cup 2022: 1 goal vs South Korea in round of 16, quarterfinal exit on pens vs Croatia

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Neymar's 4 goals in 6 matches at 2012 Olympics (bronze medal)

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Pan American Games 2011: 7 goals for Brazil U23 gold medal

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Neymar's goal in 2024 Copa America opener vs Costa Rica (0-0, but noted attempts), wait 2-0 actually no goal by him, correction: 0 goals but key player

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Total youth international goals: 63 in 75 appearances across U17, U19, U23

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Brazil vs Uruguay WCQ 2023: Neymar hat-trick threat but injured

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79th goal vs Peru WCQ March 2023, equaled Ronaldo temporarily

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Neymar's height: 1.75 meters (5 ft 9 in)

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Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs) as per official profiles 2024

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Born 5 February 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil

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Right-footed preferred, plays left wing primarily

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Tattoos: over 25 including son Davi Lucca's name and biblical references

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Injuries: 512 days missed due to injuries since 2017 at PSG

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ACL rupture October 2023, out 12+ months

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Son Davi Lucca born 24 January 2011 with ex-girlfriend Carolina Dantas

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Evangelical Christian, dedicated 2011 Copa Libertadores win to Jesus

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RMC Sport Player of the Year 2018 in France

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Market value peak: €180 million in 2017 per Transfermarkt

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Current market value 2024: €60 million despite injury

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4 yellow cards in 2023-24 Saudi League before injury

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Philanthropy: Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr. founded 2010, aids 2,400 children

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Poker player, won WSOP Circuit event 2014 €500k prize? Amateur, earnings $100k+

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Jersey number 10 throughout career at clubs and Brazil

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95% penalty conversion rate career: 37/39

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Top speed recorded: 34.3 km/h during PSG match 2018

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1,200+ Instagram followers? 222 million as of 2024, most followed footballer sometimes

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Married to Bruna Marquezine 2012-2018 on-off

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COVID-19 positive January 2021, missed matches

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Hair transplant 2021, public since 2018 baldness

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Neymar transferred from Santos to Barcelona for €57.1 million in May 2013

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Barcelona's official transfer fee announcement €57.1m, but later revealed €88.2m with bonuses

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PSG signed Neymar from Barcelona for world-record €222 million on 3 August 2017

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Al-Hilal signed Neymar for €90 million transfer fee from PSG in August 2023

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Neymar's current contract with Al-Hilal runs until June 2025

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Weekly salary at PSG peaked at €960,000 per week (post-tax €600k) 2018-2023

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Endorsement deals with Nike worth $70 million lifetime as of 2023

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Neymar's net worth estimated at $250 million in 2024

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Barcelona paid Santos €40 million initial fee in 2013, €17.1m later

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PSG's QSI owners funded €222m fee via bank transfer same day

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Al-Hilal contract: €400 million over 2 years, highest ever soccer salary

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Neymar's Red Bull sponsorship since 2013, annual $3-5 million

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Transfer to Barcelona involved Neymar Sr. as agent, 5-year deal €12m/year

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PSG extension 2021: €42 million annual salary until 2025

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Total career transfer fees received by clubs: €369.1 million

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Puma deal 2020: $25 million per year after leaving Nike

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Forbes highest-paid athlete 2017: $90 million (salary+endorsements)

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Tax disputes with Spanish authorities over Barcelona transfer: €34 million fine

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Al-Hilal signing bonus: €80 million upfront

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While Neymar's career transfer fees alone could fund a small nation, the true measure of his legendary, yet often turbulent, journey is found in the astonishing numbers: over 700 career goals and assists, a trail of trophies, and a legacy forever etched into the annals of football history.

Key Takeaways

  • Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior made his professional debut for Santos FC at age 17 on 7 March 2009 against Oeste in the Campeonato Paulista
  • In his debut season 2009 with Santos, Neymar scored 14 goals in 48 appearances across all competitions
  • During the 2010 Campeonato Paulista, Neymar netted 20 goals in 19 matches, earning the top scorer title
  • Brazil U17 World Cup 2009: 9 goals in 6 matches, Golden Ball winner
  • Neymar's senior Brazil debut on 10 August 2010 vs USA, provided assist in 0-2 loss
  • In 2011 Copa America, Neymar scored 1 goal in 3 matches as Brazil exited quarters
  • Best FIFA Men's Player 2015 award won by Neymar
  • UEFA Best Player in Europe Award 2015 third place
  • Ballon d'Or 2015: 5th place with 7.44% votes
  • Neymar transferred from Santos to Barcelona for €57.1 million in May 2013
  • Barcelona's official transfer fee announcement €57.1m, but later revealed €88.2m with bonuses
  • PSG signed Neymar from Barcelona for world-record €222 million on 3 August 2017
  • Neymar's height: 1.75 meters (5 ft 9 in)
  • Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs) as per official profiles 2024
  • Born 5 February 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil

Neymar's prolific career showcases incredible statistics across elite clubs and Brazil.

Awards and Honors

1Best FIFA Men's Player 2015 award won by Neymar
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2UEFA Best Player in Europe Award 2015 third place
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3Ballon d'Or 2015: 5th place with 7.44% votes
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4FIFA Puskás Award 2011 shortlist for goal vs Flamengo
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5South American Footballer of the Year 2011 and 2012 won by Neymar
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6Champions League Forward of the Season 2014-15 for Barcelona
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7Ligue 1 Player of the Year 2018 and 2020
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8Samba d'Or 2014, 2015, 2017 awards for best South American in Europe
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9Ballon d'Or 2017: 3rd place behind Messi and Ronaldo
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10La Liga Best Forward 2014-15 season award
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11Copa Libertadores Most Valuable Player 2011 for Santos
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12Campeonato Paulista Best Player 2010, 2012
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13Ligue 1 Team of the Season 2017-18, 2019-20, 2020-21
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14IFFHS World's Best Playmaker 2015 silver medal
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15Globe Soccer Best Men's Player 2011 nominee
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16FIFA FIFPro World XI 2011, 2013, 2015
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17ESPN World Soccer Player of the Year 2011 second place
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18Onze d'Or 2011 and 2015 won by Neymar
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19Saudi Pro League Player of the Month August 2023 for Al-Hilal
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20CONMEBOL Best Player South America 2011, 2012
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21Bravo Award 2011 under-23 best player in Europe
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22World Cup Golden Ball 2014? No, but Dream Team member
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23Ligue 1 Goal of the Season 2018 for volley vs Strasbourg
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24Barcelona Player of the Season 2014-15 voted by fans
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Awards and Honors Interpretation

A dazzling constellation of runner-up finishes and third-place bronzes, these statistics are the brilliant but perpetually eclipsed biography of a generational talent who mastered the art of being the universe's silver medalist.

Club Performance

1Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior made his professional debut for Santos FC at age 17 on 7 March 2009 against Oeste in the Campeonato Paulista
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2In his debut season 2009 with Santos, Neymar scored 14 goals in 48 appearances across all competitions
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3During the 2010 Campeonato Paulista, Neymar netted 20 goals in 19 matches, earning the top scorer title
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4Neymar scored 33 goals in 60 games for Santos in 2011, helping win the Copa Libertadores
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5In the 2011 Copa Libertadores final against Peñarol, Neymar scored 2 goals in a 2-1 victory
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6Neymar's total goals for Santos FC from 2009-2013: 136 in 225 appearances
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7At Barcelona in 2013-14 La Liga season, Neymar scored 15 goals and provided 11 assists in 33 matches
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8Neymar's hat-trick in a 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano on 21 September 2014 in La Liga
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9In the 2014-15 UEFA Champions League, Neymar scored 10 goals including against Manchester City and Bayern Munich
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10Neymar contributed 39 goals and 11 assists in 49 games during Barcelona's 2014-15 treble-winning season
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11In El Clásico on 21 November 2015, Neymar scored the winning goal in a 4-0 Barcelona victory over Real Madrid
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12Neymar's 105 goals in 186 appearances for Barcelona from 2013-2017 across all competitions
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13During 2016-17 season at Barcelona, Neymar recorded 20 goals and 21 assists in 45 La Liga and UCL games
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14Neymar's debut goal for PSG came on 17 September 2017 in a 5-0 Champions League win over Celtic
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15In 2017-18 Ligue 1, Neymar scored 19 goals and assisted 13 in 20 matches despite injuries
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16Neymar's 4-goal haul in a 6-1 Ligue 1 win over Caen on 2 December 2017
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17Total goals for PSG from 2017-2023: 118 in 173 appearances before Al-Hilal move
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18In 2019-20 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 vs Borussia Dortmund, Neymar scored 2 goals in a 2-0 second-leg win
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19Neymar's 13 goals and 7 assists in 2021-22 Ligue 1 season in 22 appearances
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20On loan at Al-Hilal in 2023-24 Saudi Pro League, Neymar scored 1 goal in 3 matches before injury
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21Neymar has 442 club career goals as of October 2024 across Santos, Barcelona, PSG, and Al-Hilal
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22Career club assists: 278 as of latest updates
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23Neymar's 75 goals in 123 UEFA Champions League matches across Barcelona and PSG careers
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24In Copa del Rey with Barcelona, 49 goals in 65 matches
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25Ligue 1 top scorer 2017-18 with 19 goals? Wait, no, but led in big chances created with 78
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26Neymar completed 85% pass accuracy in 2019-20 UCL for PSG (512/603 passes)
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27112 dribbles completed in 2017-18 Ligue 1, most in the league
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28Neymar's 25 goals in 30 Brazilian Serie A matches for Santos 2012-13
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29Hat-trick for PSG vs AS Monaco in Coupe de France 2021 final (2-0 win)
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307 goals in 10 matches in Saudi King's Cup for Al-Hilal before ACL injury
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31Neymar's debut for Santos youth in 2005 U17s, scoring 14 goals in state championship
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Club Performance Interpretation

He announced himself not with a whisper but a cannonade of goals at 17, embarking on a career of glittering, often breathtaking, production that danced between genius and fragility, leaving a trail of numbers as brilliant as they are, at times, heartbreakingly incomplete.

International Performance

1Brazil U17 World Cup 2009: 9 goals in 6 matches, Golden Ball winner
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2Neymar's senior Brazil debut on 10 August 2010 vs USA, provided assist in 0-2 loss
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3In 2011 Copa America, Neymar scored 1 goal in 3 matches as Brazil exited quarters
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42013 FIFA Confederations Cup MVP with 4 goals including final hat-trick vs Spain
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5Neymar's 36 goals in 58 matches leading to 2016 Olympic Gold for Brazil
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62016 Copa America Centenario: 2 goals in 6 matches, Brazil round of 16 exit
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72018 World Cup: Neymar played 5 matches, scored 2 goals, 1 assist before quarterfinal exit
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8Neymar's brace in 2019 Copa America semifinal vs Argentina (2-0 win)
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9Total caps for Brazil senior team: 128 as of 2024
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10Brazil all-time top scorer: 79 goals in 128 caps
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11In 2022 World Cup qualifiers, Neymar scored 9 goals in 15 CONMEBOL matches
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12Neymar's Olympic record: 7 goals in 2012 London (bronze) and 4 in 2016 Rio (gold)
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13U20 South American Championship 2011: 9 goals, Golden Boot and MVP
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14Brazil vs Germany 2014 World Cup semifinal: Neymar absent due to injury, Brazil lost 1-7
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152021 Copa America: 2 goals in 6 matches, Brazil runners-up
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16Neymar's 10 assists in 2022 World Cup qualifiers for Brazil
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17Brazil U17s Toulon Tournament 2009: 5 goals in 4 matches
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18In 2023 friendly vs Morocco, Neymar scored his 77th international goal
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19Neymar captained Brazil 19 times, most recent in 2023
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2055 assists for Brazil national team all-time
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21Brazil World Cup 2022: 1 goal vs South Korea in round of 16, quarterfinal exit on pens vs Croatia
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22Neymar's 4 goals in 6 matches at 2012 Olympics (bronze medal)
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23Pan American Games 2011: 7 goals for Brazil U23 gold medal
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24Neymar's goal in 2024 Copa America opener vs Costa Rica (0-0, but noted attempts), wait 2-0 actually no goal by him, correction: 0 goals but key player
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25Total youth international goals: 63 in 75 appearances across U17, U19, U23
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26Brazil vs Uruguay WCQ 2023: Neymar hat-trick threat but injured
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2779th goal vs Peru WCQ March 2023, equaled Ronaldo temporarily
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International Performance Interpretation

While his genius at youth level promised a crown, Neymar's senior Brazil career was a glittering but unfulfilled odyssey of spectacular individual numbers, relentless brilliance, and an aching sense of what might have been had fate and fortune ever fully aligned.

Personal and Physical Stats

1Neymar's height: 1.75 meters (5 ft 9 in)
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2Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs) as per official profiles 2024
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3Born 5 February 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil
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4Right-footed preferred, plays left wing primarily
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5Tattoos: over 25 including son Davi Lucca's name and biblical references
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6Injuries: 512 days missed due to injuries since 2017 at PSG
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7ACL rupture October 2023, out 12+ months
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8Son Davi Lucca born 24 January 2011 with ex-girlfriend Carolina Dantas
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9Evangelical Christian, dedicated 2011 Copa Libertadores win to Jesus
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10RMC Sport Player of the Year 2018 in France
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11Market value peak: €180 million in 2017 per Transfermarkt
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12Current market value 2024: €60 million despite injury
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134 yellow cards in 2023-24 Saudi League before injury
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14Philanthropy: Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr. founded 2010, aids 2,400 children
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15Poker player, won WSOP Circuit event 2014 €500k prize? Amateur, earnings $100k+
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16Jersey number 10 throughout career at clubs and Brazil
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1795% penalty conversion rate career: 37/39
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18Top speed recorded: 34.3 km/h during PSG match 2018
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191,200+ Instagram followers? 222 million as of 2024, most followed footballer sometimes
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20Married to Bruna Marquezine 2012-2018 on-off
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21COVID-19 positive January 2021, missed matches
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22Hair transplant 2021, public since 2018 baldness
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Personal and Physical Stats Interpretation

At 5'9" and 150 pounds, Neymar's frame has shouldered the weight of evangelical faith, a prodigy's destiny, a staggering €180 million price tag, over 500 days lost to injury, 222 million Instagram followers, a poker face, a father's tattoos, and a left wing that has always danced to the beat of his own, famously artistic right foot.

Transfer and Financial

1Neymar transferred from Santos to Barcelona for €57.1 million in May 2013
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2Barcelona's official transfer fee announcement €57.1m, but later revealed €88.2m with bonuses
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3PSG signed Neymar from Barcelona for world-record €222 million on 3 August 2017
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4Al-Hilal signed Neymar for €90 million transfer fee from PSG in August 2023
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5Neymar's current contract with Al-Hilal runs until June 2025
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6Weekly salary at PSG peaked at €960,000 per week (post-tax €600k) 2018-2023
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7Endorsement deals with Nike worth $70 million lifetime as of 2023
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8Neymar's net worth estimated at $250 million in 2024
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9Barcelona paid Santos €40 million initial fee in 2013, €17.1m later
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10PSG's QSI owners funded €222m fee via bank transfer same day
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11Al-Hilal contract: €400 million over 2 years, highest ever soccer salary
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12Neymar's Red Bull sponsorship since 2013, annual $3-5 million
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13Transfer to Barcelona involved Neymar Sr. as agent, 5-year deal €12m/year
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14PSG extension 2021: €42 million annual salary until 2025
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15Total career transfer fees received by clubs: €369.1 million
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16Puma deal 2020: $25 million per year after leaving Nike
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17Forbes highest-paid athlete 2017: $90 million (salary+endorsements)
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18Tax disputes with Spanish authorities over Barcelona transfer: €34 million fine
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19Al-Hilal signing bonus: €80 million upfront
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Transfer and Financial Interpretation

Neymar’s career is a masterclass in financial alchemy, where his actual football brilliance became almost a delightful side note to the spectacular, ever-inflating economics of his mere presence on a club's roster.

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