15 Things You Didn’t Know About
Brazilian Soccer Star Neymar
The Brazilian soccer prodigy known
simply as Neymar has been hailed as the “second coming” and I’m not talking
about Jesus, I’m talking about Pele (although I can see where Brazilians might
get confused).
At the tender young age of 22
Neymar has already had a remarkable career in the Brazilian pro soccer league
and is off to a fast start in the Europe as a forward for
perennial powerhouse FC Barcelona. Neymar joined soccer god Leo Messi at
forward in 2013 and Camp Nou immediately became one of the hottest destinations
on the continent. (Be ready to pay more than $500 per ticket from scalpers for a
regular season game.) Here are a few fun facts to have at your fingertips while
watching the next game with your friends:
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Full Name: Neymar da Silva Santos Jr.
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The son of a former professional soccer player Neymar
da Silva Santos
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Born February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes, São
Paulo, Brazil. At
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Age 7 he joined the Portuguesa Santista youth
club in 1999
· Age 17 he made his professional debut with FC
Santos in 2009
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The Santos contract paid $1.7 million per year
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Neymar scored his 100th professional goal on his
20th birthday in 2012
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He received four straight Player of the Year
awards while with FC Santos
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Moved to Spain in 2013 to play for FC Barcelona
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FC Barcelona signed a long-term contract worth $119
million
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Lead Brazil to victory in the 2013
Confederations Cup
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Height 5’9”
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Weight 142 lbs
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Girlfriend du jour: supermodel Gabriella
Lenzi.
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Car du jour: Audi R8
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| Neymar Autographed 2014 Brazil Home Jersey |
