Neymar Jr. is a sensational Brazilian footballer. He is a winger and plays for Ligue 1 side, Paris-Saint Germain. His full name is Neymar da Silva Santos Junior and he is one of the best players in the world at the moment. He is an all-around player, excellent at dribbling, play-making, and goal-scoring. He is a UEFA Champions League winner with FC Barcelona in 2014-15.
Neymar created a huge buzz with his decision to leave Barcelona and sign for Paris-Saint Germain. His transfer fee was a whopping $222 million which is the highest transfer fee for any footballer in the history of the sport.
In less than halfway through his career, Neymar was a marketing heavyweight. During his time with FC Barcelona, he became the only footballer back then to earn more off the pitch than while on it.
He was born to his mother Nadine Santos and a former Brazilian football player Neymar Santos Sr., who is now a businessman and entrepreneur. In Brazil, he is best known as the father of the famous football player, Neymar Jr.
Neymar also has a sister named Rafaella Santos, and they share a very close bond,
considering Neymar has a tattoo of her face on his arm.
Neymar Jr. has a son named David Lucca da Silva. Neymar became a father at a very young age and initially did not reveal the name of the mother. But later, Carolina Nogueira Dantas, Neymar’s former girlfriend revealed her identity. The couple parted ways soon after the child’s birth.
Who is Neymar’s Girlfriend?
Neymar was recently dating Bruna Biancardi, an influencer and a contestant on an MTV show 'De Ferias com o Ex' (Holidays with Exes). They announced their relationship in January 2022 but reportedly broke up after a party in August 2022.
Bruna Marquezine was a long-term girlfriend of Neymar’s. They had a very strong bond and were best of friends. She is a Brazilian Actress. Neymar and Bruna first met at the Rio carnival in 2012. They were in an on-and-off relationship for six years before their respective careers got in their way. Neymar was in Europe and Bruna couldn’t leave Brazil because of her acting career. Bruno Marquezine stated on Instagram, “We’re no longer together. It was his decision, but we’ll always have a lot of respect for one another.” They continue to stay on good terms with each other.
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!!” After dating for several months, the duo decided to break up during late 2020.
Neymar’s Dating History
Since the time Neymar made a move to European football he has been in the news. Neymar has been in the headlines for his fair share of affairs. He was spotted with several models throughout his time in Europe. Let’s have a look at his dating history.
- Carolina Dantas - Carolina Dantas is said to be Neymar’s first girlfriend. They both dated around 2010-2011. The couple split soon after the birth of their child. She is the mother of Davi Lucca. Neymar and Carolina both share custody of their child.
1. Bruna Marquezine- Bruna was the most famous girl Neymar has been with. The two seemed inseparable. However, they were in an unstable relationship before finally deciding to end it in 2018. The two are said to be very close to each other even today.
2. Anitta- Anitta is the stage name of Larissa Macedo Machado, who is a Pop Artist. They were seen together at Neymar’s parties and were rumored to be dating in 2014. They were also spotted together in restaurants and clubs in Rio de Janeiro.
3. Thaila Ayla- Neymar was constantly seen with model Thaila Ayala in 2014. The couple were spotted in Ibiza plenty of times. Neymar and Thaila Ayala were spotted at clubs together throughout their trip. It was reported that the couple even shared the same cabin on a yacht. Neymar and Ayala posted multiple photos of themselves together on Instagram.
4. Elisabeth Martinez- Elisabeth Martinez is a famous Spanish lawyer who is also a big Barcelona fan. Neymar and Elisabeth were spotted at many famous locations around Barcelona, including Boca Grande. The duo was also seen in many famous clubs such as the Opium nightclub and Sutton nightclub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Neymar still dating Natalia?
Neymar dated model Natalia Barulich for a short period of time, between 2020 and 2021. However, they are not in a relationship anymore.
How many girlfriends has Neymar had?
Neymar has dated a lot of people including Natalia Barulich, Bruna Marzequine, Bruna Biancardi and Carolina Dantas.
Who is Neymar Jr's wife?
Neymar Jr is not married currently. He was recently in a relationship with Brazilian model Bruna Biancardi.
