Neymar Jr. is a Brazilian wonder boy who plays football. He is a winger and mostly plays on the left. His full name is Neymar da Silva Santos Junior. He is one of the best players in the world. He is an all-round player full of dribbling, play-making, and goal-scoring skills.
He was born to his mother Nadine Santos and a former Brazilian football player Neymar Santos Sr. He is now a businessman and entrepreneur. Neymar also has a sister named Rafaella Santos. The two share a very close bond.
Neymar Jr. has a son named David Lucca da Silva. Neymar became a father at a very young age.
Who is Neymar’s girlfriend?
The most recent girlfriend Neymar had is Natalia Barulich. Natalia Barulich is an American model, singer, dancer, and DJ of Cuban-Croatian origin. Natalia and Neymar first met at Neymar’s birthday party. This marked the start of their relationship Later Natalia posted a message on Neymar’s birthday saying: “Everyone knows how extraordinarily talented you are, but if they could only see how real & beautiful you are inside your heart.
You have all my respect and honor”.
She also posted a photo of her in a beautiful white dress she had worn at Neymar’s birthday party on her Instagram with the caption: “When @neymarjr says to dress ‘White Casual’... ta da lol Feliz Aniversário Ney!!”
Who are Neymar's parents?
Neymar’s parents, who have always been a huge part of his life, saved their money to provide him with soccer balls and even a soccer video game after seeing his tenacious agility and talent within the sport.
By the age of 14, Neymar had collected 50 soccer balls and his agility and coordination were stunning. Three years later his professional career began with Santos and he and his family’s lives have since taken a 180-degree turn.
Neymar Santos Sr.
Neymar Sr. used to be a footballer and raised his son’s interest in this kind of sport. He was not mistaken, and Neymar started to show notable achievements at a quite early age. Neymar Jr. thinks of his father as a great role model of a man who is responsible for providing for his family and raising his kids.
Nadine Gonçalves
Neymar and his mother are pretty close. She has tattooed her face on the biceps. Nadine did not share too much information about her past. She split with Neymar Santos Sr. in 2016 and confirmed her relationship with much younger Tiago Ramos. She is quite popular on Instagram
Does Neymar Jr have any siblings?
Neymar has a sister, Rafaella Beckran. Rafaella and Neymar are very close to each other. Not only they made pair tattoos but also have tattoos of each other in honor of their intimate relationship (Neymar has a tattoo of Rafaella’s face and she got one of his eyes). There is a fun fact about Rafaella’s birthday.
The footballer’s fans noticed he always misses playing on this date.
Is Neymar's family rich?
On February 5, 1992, Neymar Santos Sr. and Nadine da Silva welcomed a healthy baby boy whom they named after his father into the world. Unfortunately, the world he was born into was a poverty-stricken one based in Mogi das Cruzes, in São Paulo.
In an interview, Neymar Sr. also referred to it as a city where they threw their garbage. He has to work multiple jobs to sustain himself and his family.His ball skills were soon caught by a scout named Betinho dos Santos. By the age of 12, he signed his first contract and the rest is history.
Everyone who follows football knows who Neymar Jr. is and for a good reason. He is the most expensive player in the world and probably one the most marketable athletes alive.
Are Neymar’s parents divorced?
Nadine married Neymar Sr. in 1991. The couple has 2 children together, a son and a daughter. Their first child was Neymar Jr. who was born in 1992. He went on to be a global superstar. Rafaella their daughter was born in 1996.
However, their 25 years of marriage ended when they split. They split in 2016.
Neymar Family Background
Neymar's father was a footballer but he had to end his career early due to a horrible hip injury. Eventually, they descended into poverty and the family had to eventually leave their house and live with their grandparents. His father worked as a labourer, mechanic and salesman to make ends meet.
Neymar Family Origin
Neymar was born in Mogi das Cruzes, a small town outside Sao Paulo. It is known to be a low social life quality area, with the neighbourhood filled with drugs and crime. Neymar's father calls this place the dumping ground of Sao Paulo.
Neymar Education
Neymar was luckily enrolled in an education system that supported his football interests well. After school he was commonly seen with a football and sometimes video games.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are in Neymar's family?
Neymar Jr. was born to Neymar Sr. and Nadine Goncalves. He also has a sister, Rafaella.
Is Neymar a billionaire?
Neymar's net worth is said to be around $100-200 million.
How many exes does Neymar have?
Neymar reportedly has been in over 10 relationships.
