Neymar

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, born 5 February 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Al-Hilal and the Brazil national team. He is noted for his dribbling, speed, and creativity, and is regarded as one of the leading players of his generation.

Neymar began his senior club career with Santos, debuting in 2009 and quickly establishing himself as a precocious talent. In 2013 he transferred to Barcelona for a reported fee around 57 million euros, joining a forward line with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, commonly known as the MSN. With Barcelona he won the 2014-15 treble (La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Champions League) among several domestic titles.

In 2017 Neymar moved to Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record transfer fee of about 222 million euros, becoming a central figure in PSG's domestic successes and a regular challenger in the UEFA Champions League, reaching the final in 2020. In 2023 he joined Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia, continuing his club career in Asia.

Internationally, Neymar debuted for Brazil in 2010 and has been a regular member of the national team since, contributing in World Cups and continental championships. He captained Brazil and helped the team win the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and the Olympic gold medal in 2016.

Neymar's playing style emphasizes close control, feints, finishing, and set-piece ability. His career has been marked by exceptional talent as well as injuries and occasional controversies, but he remains a prominent figure in modern football.