Childhood and Education Journey of Neymar in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 15, 2026

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 dribbling, technical skills, playmaking, and finishing. Widely considered one of the greatest players, he currently plays for Santos and captains the Brazil national team. He is one of the select few to have scored 100 goals for three different clubs. Neymar holds the record as the all-time Brazilian top goalscorer and assist provider in the UEFA Champions League. He also ranks highly among South American international goalscorers and previously held the record for all-time top assist provider in international football.

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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.

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2003: Move to Santos

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

March 2011: Statement about being on the Brazilian team

In March 2011, Neymar expressed his privilege and happiness to be among the marvelous players on the Brazilian team.

2012: Cameo in Music Video

In 2012, Neymar made a cameo appearance in the music video for the sertanejo hit "Eu Quero Tchu, Eu Quero Tcha" by João Lucas & Marcelo.

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2013: Appearance on Rap Music Video

In 2013, Neymar appeared in a rap music video, "País do Futebol" by MC Guimê.

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March 2014: Hat-trick against South Africa and interaction with a young fan

In March 2014, Neymar scored a hat-trick in a friendly against South Africa. He made headlines by intervening when security tried to remove a young fan from the pitch, introducing him to his teammates.

June 2014: Vogue Brazil Cover

In June 2014, Neymar appeared alongside supermodel Gisele Bündchen on the front cover of Vogue's Brazilian edition, coinciding with the commencement of the World Cup in Brazil.

September 2020: Tests Positive for COVID-19

In September 2020, it was reported that Neymar, along with PSG teammates Ángel Di María and Leandro Paredes, tested positive for COVID-19 after a vacation in Ibiza and were quarantined.

2022: Endorsement of Jair Bolsonaro

In 2022, Neymar endorsed President Jair Bolsonaro in a TikTok video, receiving heavy criticism after Bolsonaro was defeated in the election by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.