The Brazilian Maestro - PSG Legend & Barcelona Icon
Born in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil, Neymar Jr. began his football journey at Santos FC's youth academy at age 11. Making his professional debut at 17, he quickly became Brazilian football's brightest prospect since Pelé. His technical brilliance, explosive acceleration, and flair made him Santos' youngest goalscorer in history.
The 2013 move to Barcelona saw him form the legendary MSN trio (Messi-Suárez-Neymar), winning the historic 2015 Treble (La Liga, Copa del Rey, Champions League). His iconic backheel assist in the UCL quarterfinal against PSG remains one of the tournament's most creative moments.
The 2017 world-record €222M transfer to PSG made him the face of the Qatari project, where he became their all-time top assist provider despite injury setbacks. His partnership with Mbappé dominated French football, winning multiple domestic trebles.
Now back at Santos, his emotional return completes a career circle. With 79 international goals (Brazil's record), Olympic gold (2016), and countless individual awards, Neymar remains one of football's most entertaining and marketable stars.