Neymar Jr. Profile

Full Name: Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior

Date of Birth: February 5, 1992

Place of Birth: Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil

Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)

Weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)

Position: Forward / Winger

Current Club: Al Hilal (Saudi Pro League)

Jersey Number: 10

Career Overview

Neymar Jr. is one of the most skillful and entertaining footballers of his generation. Known for his dribbling, flair, creativity, and goal-scoring ability, he has played for some of the biggest clubs in the world, including Santos, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and now Al Hilal.

Club Career

Santos FC (2009–2013)

Won Copa Libertadores (2011)

Scored over 100 goals for Santos before moving to Europe

FC Barcelona (2013–2017)

Formed the legendary MSN trio with Messi and Suárez

Won La Liga (2x), Copa del Rey (3x), Champions League (2014–15)

Scored in the 2015 Champions League final

Paris Saint-Germain (2017–2023) (World-record transfer: €222M)

Won multiple Ligue 1 titles

Led PSG to their first-ever UEFA Champions League final (2019–20)

Al Hilal (2023–present)

Moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023

International Career (Brazil)

Over 124 caps and 79+ goals (second-highest all-time for Brazil, behind Pelé)

Olympic Gold Medalist (2016) (scored the winning penalty in the final)

Copa América Winner (2019, runner-up in 2021)

FIFA World Cup Appearances: 2014, 2018, 2022 (best finish: 4th place in 2014)

Playing Style

Neymar is famous for his technical skills, dribbling, creativity, and finishing ability. He can play as a left winger, attacking midfielder, or second striker, making him a versatile attacking threat.

Off the Field

Neymar is one of the most marketable athletes in the world, with sponsorship deals from Puma, Red Bull, and PokerStars. He is also involved in charity work through the Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr., which helps underprivileged children in Brazil.