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 Jr., a Brazilian professional footballer, is renowned for his exceptional dribbling, technical skills, playmaking, and finishing. Widely considered one of the greatest players ever, he currently captains Santos and plays for the Brazil national team. Neymar is among the elite few to have scored 100 goals for three different clubs. He is the all-time Brazilian top goalscorer and assist provider in the UEFA Champions League. Moreover, he ranks second among South American men's top goalscorers in international football. With over 400 senior career goals and 250 assists, Neymar's impact on the sport is undeniable.

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

February 1992: Neymar's Birth

In February 1992, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior was born. He is a Brazilian professional footballer known for his skills as an attacking midfielder and is considered one of the greatest players of all time.

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2003: Move to São Vicente and Santos

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

2003: Contract with Santos

In 2003, Neymar was offered a contract by Santos and inducted into their youth academy, marking an early milestone in his football career.

March 2011: Neymar signs with Nike and Panasonic

In March 2011, Neymar signed an 11-year contract with Nike and a two-year deal with Panasonic for US$2.4 million.

March 2011: Neymar expresses his feelings about the Brazil team.

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

November 2012: Neymar's personal brand logo created

In November 2012, advertising agency Loducca created Neymar's personal brand logo.

2012: Neymar cameos in "Eu Quero Tchu, Eu Quero Tcha" music video

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

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2012: Neymar featured on Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 cover

In 2012, Neymar was featured on the front cover of Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 on the North American version.

April 2013: Neymar Jr. featured in Monica's Gang comic book

In April 2013, Brazilian cartoonist Mauricio de Sousa released a Monica's Gang comic book featuring a younger version of Neymar (called Neymar Jr.) as the main character.

2013: Neymar appears in "País do Futebol" rap music video

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

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2013: Neymar featured on Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 cover

In 2013, Neymar was featured on the front cover of Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 on the North American version.

March 2014: Neymar scored a hat-trick in a friendly win against South Africa

In March 2014, Neymar scored a hat-trick in a friendly win against South Africa in Johannesburg. After the final whistle, Neymar intervened when a South African boy ran onto the pitch and introduced him to his Brazil teammates.

June 2014: Neymar on Vogue Brazil cover

In June 2014, Neymar appeared with Gisele Bündchen on the front cover of Vogue's Brazilian edition.

2014: Neymar stars in Beats advert

In 2014, Neymar starred in an advert for Beats alongside other football stars with the theme of 'The Game Before The Game'.

June 2016: Included in Brazil's squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics

In June 2016, Neymar was included as one of the three over-23 players in Brazil's squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics on home soil and was named the team's captain.

2019: Neymar appeared in The Making Of series

In 2019, Neymar appeared in The Making Of series, documentaries which relives the significant games that helped define football's greatest modern icons, and also the film Neymar and the Line of King which covers Neymar's journey in becoming one of Brazil's top players.

2022: Neymar appears in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

In 2022, Neymar appeared as a playable operator in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.

2022: Neymar endorses Jair Bolsonaro in TikTok video

In 2022, Neymar appeared in a TikTok video endorsing President Jair Bolsonaro, receiving criticism for his endorsement. Bolsonaro was defeated in the election.

2022: Neymar supports Jair Bolsonaro

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

2022: Neymar: The Perfect Chaos documentary released

In 2022, a Netflix documentary series titled Neymar: The Perfect Chaos was released.

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June 12, 2025: Neymar receives inheritance from Brazilian billionaire

On June 12, 2025, Neymar was formalized to receive over $1 billion in inheritance from a 31-year-old anonymous Brazilian billionaire from Porto Alegre.