The following year, he won the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, winning the Golden Ball. His participation in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2015 Copa América was cut short by injury and a suspension, respectively, before captaining Brazil to their first Olympic gold medal in men's football at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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What cup did Neymar win?
Neymar has won the Samba Gold trophy for the best Brazilian in European football, being voted ahead of all the other 29 candidates to win the award for the first time in his career.
How many trophies Neymar won?
Neymar has won 28 titles, with 21 of those coming in Europe and one with the Selecao (Confederations Cup 2013). However, Neymar missed Brazil's triumphant 2019 Copa America campaign through injury.
When did Neymar last win the World Cup?
Highlights. Brazil star Neymar said Sunday that the 2022 World Cup will be his last as he "doesn't have the strength to put up with more football". "I think it will be my last World Cup," the 29-year-old told DAZN.
Did Neymar won champion league at Barcelona?
21-year-old Neymar Jr arrived in Barcelona in June 2013 as football's most exciting young talent. The Brazilian spent four years at the Camp Nou in which he won two league titles, three Copa del Reys and a UEFA Champions League.
Did Neymar win with Santos?
At home in the second leg, Neymar opened the scoring in the 46th minute as Santos held on for a 2–1 win and Neymar won Man of the Match honours. The win brought Santos their first Copa Libertadores triumph since 1963, when Brazilian legend Pelé was playing for the club.
Has Leo Messi won a World Cup?
With Argentina, where Messi has yet to achieve the feat of his predecessor Diego Maradona and lead his country to a World Cup triumph, he has won three titles: the under-20 World Cup in 2005, Olympic gold in 2008 and the Copa América last year.
Is Neymar a Barcelona legend?
Neymar isn't a legend, but man did he had legendary nights, his 2015 season was incredible, the game against Rayo, Villareal or against Madrid in his first season.
How many times Neymar play World Cup?
two World CupsNeymar has so far played at two World Cups.
Has Ronaldo won a World Cup?
Messi also scored his first World Cup goal in 2006 - in a 6-0 win over Serbia. He did not net at South Africa 2010 but scored four times in Brazil in 2014....Most World Cups Appeared At.Player=4. Cristiano RonaldoNationPortugalWorld Cups played at4Years2006, 2010, 2014, 20184 more columns•Apr 1, 2022
Does Neymar have an international trophy?
Neymar has won a combined 18 major trophies with Barcelona and PSG but his success at club hasn't translated onto the international stage; Aside from the Olympic gold he won at the 2016 games, Neymar's only trophy with the national team came in 2013 when Brazil lifted the Confederation Cup.
Who is the best trio in soccer?
The Holy Trinity (Man Utd) Neymar , Mbappe and Messi is quite possibly the best trio ever assembled by any sports team. Hard to top. Although not strictly a front three, the 'Holy Trinity' of George Best, Bobby Charlton and Dennis Law terrified defences all over England and Europe for over a decade.
Why is Neymar so famous?
Neymar, in full Neymar da Silva Santos, Jr., (born February 5, 1992, Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil), Brazilian football (soccer) player who was one of the most prolific scorers in his country's storied football history.
Who did Neymar score the decisive goal in?
One month later, on 11 April, Neymar scored the decisive goal in a 2–1 win against Palmeiras in the 2009 Campeonato Paulista semi-final first leg. In the final, however, Santos suffered a 4–2 aggregate defeat to Corinthians. In his first season, Neymar racked up 14 goals in 48 games.
What is the first name of Neymar?
This name uses Portuguese naming customs: the first or maternal family name is da Silva and the second or paternal family name is Santos. Neymar. Neymar with Brazil at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Personal information.
Why did Neymar miss the first match of the 2020–21 season?
Neymar missed out on the first match of the 2020–21 season because he had tested positive for COVID-19 a week earlier; PSG went on to lose the game against Lens by a score of 1–0. However, he returned to training before the match against Marseille on 13 September 2020. PSG lost Le Classique for the first time since 2011 as OM were victorious 1–0 in a match that had 14 yellow cards and 5 red cards handed out by the referee, including one of each to Neymar. He was involved in an altercation with Álvaro González at the 97th minute of the match, in the midst of a brawl that erupted between the PSG and OM players.
What companies does Neymar sign with?
In March 2011, he signed an 11-year contract with American sportswear company Nike, which ended in August 2020. Neymar has since signed with German sportswear company Puma. Still in March 2011, Panasonic paid US$2.4 million to secure Neymar's services for two years. Prior to signing for Barcelona, France Football had ranked Neymar 13th in its list of the world's richest players in 2012, with total earnings of $18.8 million for the previous 12 months. He has also signed other sponsorships from Volkswagen, Tenys Pé Baruel, Lupo, Ambev, Claro, Unilever and Santander. By 2018, France Football ranked Neymar the third highest paid footballer in the world, earning €81.5m ($95m) for a calendar year in combined income from salaries, bonuses and endorsements deals. In 2019, Forbes ranked Neymar the world's third highest-paid athlete (after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo) with earnings of $105 million for the calendar year.
Why did Neymar miss the 2015 Super Cup?
Due to having the mumps, Neymar was expected to miss the 2015 UEFA Super Cup and the 2015 Supercopa de España. On 17 October, Neymar scored four goals in Barcelona's 5–2 home win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, taking his total to eight goals for the season. On 21 November, Neymar scored one and provided a back heel assist for Andrés Iniesta in Barcelona's 4–0 away win against Real Madrid. He scored twice in a 4–0 home win over Real Sociedad on 28 November, taking his La Liga total to 14 goals in 12 games. On 30 November, Neymar was shortlisted for the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or alongside Messi and Ronaldo, and subsequently came third. On 22 May 2016, Neymar scored a late goal in Barcelona's 2–0 extra time win over Sevilla in the 2016 Copa del Rey Final at the Vicente Calderón, as the club celebrated winning the domestic double for the second consecutive season, following their treble victory from the previous season. The front three of Messi, Suárez and Neymar finished the season with 131 goals, breaking the record they had set the previous year for most goals by an attacking trio in a single season.
How many goals did Neymar score in the 2011 Copa Libertadores?
Neymar scored six goals during Santos run to the 2011 Copa Libertadores Finals, tying him for third top goalscorer, including the clinching goal of Santos' 4–3 aggregate win over Cerro Porteño in the semi-finals. In the two-legged final, Santos faced Uruguayan side Peñarol and drew the first leg 0–0 in Montevideo. At home in the second leg, Neymar opened the scoring in the 46th minute as Santos held on for a 2–1 win and Neymar won Man of the Match honours. The win brought Santos their first Copa Libertadores triumph since 1963, when Brazilian legend Pelé was playing for the club.
How many goals did Neymar score in 2010?
Following the 2010 Campeonato Paulista in which Neymar scored 14 goals in 19 games, the club were crowned champions after a 5–5 aggregate win over Santo André in the finals. Neymar was subsequently given the award for the best player in the competition.
When did Neymar Jr score his first goal?
SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Neymar Jr of Brazil celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at Samara Arena on July 2, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
When did Neymar collide with Edson Alvarez?
SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Neymar Jr of Brazil collides with during Edson Alvarez of Mexico the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at Samara Arena on July 2, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
When was the second goal scored in the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Neymar Jr and Fernandinho of Brazil celebrate their team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at Samara Arena on July 2, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Who scored the second goal in the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Roberto Firmino of Brazil scores his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at Samara Arena on July 2, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
Who made the save in the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Guillermo Ochoa of Mexico makes a save during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at Samara Arena on July 2, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
When did Brazil play Mexico in the 2018 World Cup?
SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Alisson of Brazil punches the ball clear during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at Samara Arena on July 2, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Overview
International career
Following Neymar's performances for Santos in their successful early 2010 season, including winning the 2010 Copa do Brasil, in which Neymar was the top goalscorer, and the 2010 Campeonato Paulista, in which Neymar scored 14 goals, former Brazilian football players Pelé and Romário reportedly urged coach Dunga to take Neymar to the 2010 World Cup. Although the widespread …
Early life
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior was born in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, to Neymar Santos Sr. and Nadine da Silva. He inherited his name from his father, who is a former footballer and became his son's advisor as Neymar's talents began to grow. Neymar comments on his father's role: "My father has been by my side since I was little. He takes care of things, my finances and my family." Growing up, Neymar combined his love of futsal with street football. Neymar said that futsal had …
Club career
Neymar began playing football at an early age and he was soon spotted by Santos who offered him a contract in 2003, where he was inducted into their youth academy, which has, in the past, produced Brazilian internationals like Coutinho, Clodoaldo, Diego, Elano and Alex. He also joined the likes of Pepe, Pelé and Robinho in starting out his career at the club, nicknamed Peixe. While in th…
Player profile
Neymar primarily plays as either a central striker, second striker, winger or occasionally as an attacking midfielder, and has been described as "a true phenomenon". Highlighting both his prolific scoring and playmaking abilities, he stands as PSG's sixth-highest-goalscorer of all time and seventh-highest-assister of all time. He often plays as a left sided forward for both club and country in t…
Outside football
Neymar has a son, Davi Lucca, born on 13 August 2011, with former girlfriend Carolina Dantas. He has a very close sibling relationship with his sister Rafaella Beckran, and cemented this platonic closeness by tattooing her face on his arm, while Beckran tattooed her brother's eyes on her arm.
Neymar is a Christian, and follows the Pentecostal branch of the religion. Neym…
Honours
Santos
• Campeonato Paulista: 2010, 2011, 2012
• Copa do Brasil: 2010
• Copa Libertadores: 2011
See also
• List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps
• List of men's footballers with 50 or more international goals
• List of most expensive association football transfers