Childhood and Education Journey of Neymar in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Neymar, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Neymar Júnior is a Brazilian professional footballer renowned for his exceptional dribbling, technical skill, playmaking, and finishing abilities. Widely considered one of the greatest players of all time, he currently plays for Santos and captains the Brazil national team. He is one of the few players to have scored 100 goals for three different clubs and holds records as the all-time Brazilian top goalscorer and assist provider in the UEFA Champions League. Neymar is also a leading goalscorer in international football and has amassed over 400 senior career goals and over 250 assists for both club and country.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

February 1992: Neymar's Birth

On February 5, 1992, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, known as Neymar, was born. He is a Brazilian professional footballer known for his skills as an attacking midfielder or forward, currently playing for Santos and the Brazil national team.

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2003: Move to São Vicente and Santos

In 2003, Neymar moved with his family to São Vicente, where he began playing for Portuguesa Santista. Later in 2003, they moved to Santos, where Neymar joined Santos' youth team.

November 2010: Sale of Future Transfer Fees Share

On November 30, 2010, Santos sold a 5% share of future transfer fees that Neymar would receive to an investment group, Terceira Estrela Investimentos S.A. (TEISA), for R$ 3,549,900 (€1.5 million).

2010: Neymar's breakthrough season

Neymar's 2010 season was his breakthrough season.

March 2011: Privilege of Being on the Brazilian Team

On March 1, 2011, Neymar expressed that being on the Brazilian team is a privilege and that he is very happy to be among some marvelous players.

2013: Neymar's final season for Santos

In 2013, Neymar finished the state league campaign with 12 goals. On May 26, ahead of his last match for Santos against Flamengo, Neymar was in tears during the national anthem, with the match ending in a draw.

March 2014: Neymar scores hat-trick and interacts with young fan

In March 2014, Neymar scored a hat-trick in a friendly win against South Africa in Johannesburg. After the game, he made headlines for intervening when security tried to remove a young fan from the field, instead introducing the boy to his teammates and allowing them to celebrate with him.

November 2014: Neymar Joins FIFA's "11 against Ebola" Campaign

In November 2014, Neymar appeared in FIFA's "11 against Ebola" campaign with other top football players to raise awareness of the disease.

2015: Neymar misses Super Cup and Supercopa due to mumps, experiences peak performance

In 2015, Neymar missed the UEFA Super Cup and the Supercopa de España due to having the mumps. After Messi's knee injury on September 26, Neymar experienced one of the greatest peaks in his career, scoring 13 goals and providing 9 assists in 8 games.

July 2019: Rape Investigation Dropped Against Neymar

In July 2019, police announced the dropping of a rape investigation against Neymar due to insufficient evidence.

September 2020: Neymar Tests Positive for COVID-19

In September 2020, Neymar, along with PSG teammates Ángel Di María and Leandro Paredes, tested positive for COVID-19 after reportedly vacationing in Ibiza, leading to a week-long quarantine.

August 2021: Messi Signs for PSG

On 10 August 2021, Neymar's former Barcelona teammate Messi signed for PSG. On 29 August, Neymar made his first appearance of the season, being a starter in a 2–0 win over Reims. Messi replaced Neymar at the 66th minute of the match, making his debut for the French club.

2022: Neymar Appears in TikTok Video Supporting Bolsonaro

In 2022, Neymar appeared in a TikTok video lip-syncing a campaign jingle promoting President Jair Bolsonaro, receiving heavy criticism for his endorsement.

2022: Neymar Supports Jair Bolsonaro

In 2022, Neymar publicly supported Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in the Brazilian general election.

May 2025: Boxer Alleges Chris Eubank Jr. Owes Neymar Poker Debts

Around May 2025, boxer Conor Benn alleged at a press conference that his rival, Chris Eubank Jr., owed Neymar £4 million in poker debts.

June 12, 2025: Will Formalized Leaving Neymar $1 Billion

On June 12, 2025, a will was formalized by a deceased Brazilian billionaire, leaving Neymar over $1 billion, due to the billionaire's affinity with Neymar's relationship with his father.