Neymar: Know Some Interesting Facts About This Footballer

BY: BHARAT EXPRESS

Neymar da Silva Santos, Jr, simply known as Neymar, is a Brazilian football player

Neymar

Neymar was born in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, to Neymar Santos Sr and Nadine da Silva 

Born

Neymar began playing football under the guidance of his father, Neymar Santos, Sr, a former professional footballer

Early Life 

Neymar made his first team debut with Santos in 2009

First Team Debut 

He helped the team win this prestigious South American club competition in 2011

Libertadores Cup 

He played for clubs like FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain & Al Hilal & later returned to Santos

Played For Clubs

He made his debut for the national team in August 2010, in a friendly match against the United States

National Debut

FIFA Puskás Award (2011),FIFA Confederations Cup (2013), First Olympic gold medal (2016),broke Brazilian football legend Pelé’s record (2023)

Major Achievements