Neymar’s Height, Age, Net Worth & Biography

Neymar’s height is 5’9” (175 cm).

Widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, Neymar is one of three players to score at least 100 goals for three different clubs. Likewise, he has received countless awards while being part of Barcelona’s attacking trio with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez.

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior was born on the 5th of February 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil, to the family of Neymar Santos Sr. and Nadine da Silva. Growing up with his sister, Rafaella Santos, his father, a former footballer, helped him hone his football skills.

In the same way, Neymar thanks his love for futsal and street football for having a massive influence on him. Following his move to So Vicente, the star began playing for the youth side Portuguesa Santista before joining Santos.

Neymar Bio

At age 15, Neymar was already earning 10,000 reals per month, improving the quality of his family life. And at age 17, he signed his first entire professional contract while also getting his first sponsorship deals.

Similarly, the star scored his 100th professional goal on his 20th birthday. At age 14, Neymar was rejected by Real Madrid after having a trial with them. In 2013, he turned down the same team's offer and joined archrival Barcelona for a much lower fee.

Nonetheless, Neymar is Barcelona's third most expensive signing in history. Not to mention, he is also the only Brazilian athlete to be featured on the cover of TIME magazine. Also, he was named the sixth best footballer alive by The Guardian.

Full Name

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior

Nickname

Joia, Juninho

Profession

Professional footballer

Famous for

Being a football prodigy from an early age, the second highest goalscorer for his national team, and falling into the list of the most influential people in the world

Date of Birth

5 February 1992

Age (as of 2022)

30 years

Birthplace

Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil

Zodiac Sign

Aquarius

School

Instituto Educacional Lupe Picasso

College

N/A

Father’s Name

Neymar Santos Sr.

Mother’s Name

Nadine da Silva

Siblings

Rafaella Santos

Marital Status

Unmarried

Girlfriend Name

Bruna Biancardi

Wife Name

N/A

Friends Name

Gil Cebola, Jota Amancio, Carlos Henrique

Religion

Christian

Hometown

Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil

Current Address

Bougival, France

Children

Davi Lucca

Hobbies

Watching movies, Playing video games, “Spending time with his son”

Awards

World Soccer Young Player of the Year, South American Footballer of the Year, La Liga Best World Player, UEFA Champions League top scorer

Net Worth

$200 Million

Monthly Earning

$2.6 Million

Physical Measurement & More

Appearing on the front cover of several popular magazines, Neymar is known for his charisma. In addition, he has been rated as the most marketable athlete in the world, ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. So, it’s no surprise you want to learn more about his physical measurements.

Height (approx.)

In centimeters - 175 cm

In meters - 1.75 m

In feet inches - 5’9”

Weight (approx.)

68 kg

Eye Color

Green

Hair Color

Black

Social Media Account Link

Speaking of social media, the star has been featured on the front covers of several video games. Also, he has been featured as the main character in a Monica’s Gang comic. Above all, he also has a Netflix docuseries about him titled “Neymar: The Perfect Chaos”.

Instagram

@neymarjr

182M followers

Twitter

@neymarjr

59.1M Followers

Facebook

@neymarjr

88M followers

YouTube

N/A

N/A

TikTok

@neymarjr

14.3M Followers

Snapchat

@neymarjr

4.56m Subscribers

Facts

  • Neymar’s father is a former footballer who has helped him a lot in his football career. Even now, the star thanks his father for taking care of his finances and his family.
  • By the age of 15, the star was earning 10,000 reais per month.
  • Neymar made his professional debut in 2009, as he was brought on for the last thirty minutes of a 2-1 win against Oeste.
  • In 2010, West Ham United made a $14 million bid for him, while Chelsea made a $23 million bid, both of which were rejected.
  • Neymar was in tears during the national anthem of his last match for Santos against Flamengo.
  • The star missed the 2015 UEFA Super Cup and the 2015 Supercopa de España after having the mumps.

Commonly Asked Questions About Neymar

How many goals has Neymar scored?

Neymar has scored 105 goals for Barcelona, 136 goals for Santos, and 75 goals for Brazil, accumulating 430 goals in total.

How much is Neymar worth in dollars?

The star has an estimated net worth of over $200 million.

Does Neymar speak English?

We can say Neymar speaks English, but he isn’t fluent in it, as he has never lived in an English-speaking nation.

Is Neymar good at soccer?

Of course, Neymar is good at soccer, as his stats are similarly impressive to Cristiano Ronaldo’s.

What is written on Neymar’s neck?

The “Tudo Passa” written on Neymar’s neck means nothing lasts, just like how birds never stay in one place. Speaking of which, he has three little birds flying along with the words.



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