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 da Silva Santos Júnior, known as Neymar, is a Brazilian professional footballer renowned for his exceptional skills as a left winger, attacking midfielder, or forward. He currently plays for Santos and captains the Brazil national team. Widely regarded as one of the best players ever, Neymar is celebrated for his flair, dribbling prowess, playmaking abilities, and clinical finishing. He holds the distinction of being Brazil's all-time top goalscorer.

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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 playing as a left winger, attacking midfielder, or forward. He is often praised as one of the best players of all time and is Brazil's all-time top goalscorer.

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2003: Moved to Sao Vicente and Santos

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

November 2010: Sale of Future Transfer Fees

On 30 November 2010, Santos sold a 5% share of Neymar's future transfer fees to an investment group for R$ 3,549,900 (€1.5 million).

March 2011: Neymar values being on the Brazilian team

On March 1, 2011, Neymar expressed his privilege and happiness to be among the marvelous players on the Brazilian team.

November 2012: Neymar's personal brand logo created

In November 2012, advertising agency Loducca created Neymar's personal brand logo, featuring the N, J, and R with the N styled to match Neymar's shirt number 11.

2012: Cameo in music video

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

February 2013: Neymar on the cover of Time magazine

In February 2013, Neymar appeared on the cover of Time magazine, the first Brazilian athlete to do so.

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: Ronaldinho predicts Neymar will become the best

In 2013, Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho stated that Neymar was young, special, and would become the best player in the world within the next two or three seasons.

2013: Appearance in rap music video

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

March 2014: Neymar scores hat-trick and makes headlines for conduct with young fan

On March 5, 2014, Neymar scored a hat-trick in a friendly win against South Africa. He made headlines for his conduct with a young fan after the final whistle.

2017: Joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)

In 2017, Neymar joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for a record transfer fee of €222 million, becoming the most expensive player ever.

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.

2022: Neymar supports Jair Bolsonaro in Brazilian election

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

2022: Neymar: The Perfect Chaos release

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

2022: Endorsement of Jair Bolsonaro

In 2022, leading up to the Brazilian presidential election, Neymar appeared in a TikTok video lip-syncing a campaign jingle promoting President Jair Bolsonaro. This endorsement led to heavy criticism. Bolsonaro was later defeated by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.