Lasting Legacy of Neymar: A Look at the Influence on History

A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Neymar across different fields.

Neymar Júnior is a highly acclaimed Brazilian footballer, renowned for his exceptional dribbling, technical skill, playmaking, and goal-scoring abilities. He plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Santos and captains the Brazil national team. He is one of five players to score 100 goals for three different clubs. He holds records for the most goals and assists by a Brazilian player in the UEFA Champions League. Neymar is the second-highest South American goalscorer in international football and a former record holder for international assists. Having scored over 400 senior career goals and registered over 250 assists, he is widely considered among the greatest footballers of all time.

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

1963: Santos' Previous Copa Libertadores Triumph

In 1963, Santos had their previous Copa Libertadores triumph when Pelé was playing for the club.

November 2012: Neymar's personal brand logo created

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

February 2013: Appeared on the cover of Time magazine

In February 2013, Neymar appeared on the cover of Time magazine, marking the first time a Brazilian athlete had done so. The issue included an article entitled "The Next Pelé."

April 2013: 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 as the main character, called Neymar Jr.

May 2013: Named most marketable athlete in the world by SportsPro magazine and launched Nike Hypervenom football boot.

In May 2013, SportsPro magazine named Neymar the most marketable athlete in the world, and he launched the Nike Hypervenom football boot.

2015: Neymar scores in Champions League Final

On June 6, 2015, Neymar scored in the 3–1 Champions League Final victory against Juventus. Barcelona won its fifth European Cup and became the first club to twice win the treble of domestic league, domestic cup, and European Cup. Neymar became the eighth player to win both the Copa Libertadores and the UEFA Champions League, and the first to score in final victories in both competitions. He ended the season with 39 goals. Barcelona's attacking trio of Messi, Luis Suárez and Neymar, dubbed MSN, ended with 122 goals.