Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, widely known as Neymar Jr. or simply Neymar, is a professional footballer from Brazil. He was born on February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil, and is currently 32 years old.

Neymar is the son of Nadine Gonçalves and Neymar Santos Sr., a former professional footballer who has been a close adviser and mentor to his son throughout his career. Neymar has a sister named Rafaella Beckran.

As for his ethnicity, Neymar‘s mother is of African descent, while his father has a Brazilian-Portuguese heritage. Neymar has not publicly discussed his religious beliefs.

Neymar‘s football journey began at a young age when he played futsal and street football in his hometown. At the age of 11, he joined Santos FC’s youth academy, where he honed his skills. He made his professional debut for the club at the age of 17 in 2009.

Neymar‘s early life was marked by his passion for football, and he quickly rose through the ranks at Santos, becoming a prolific goal scorer and helping the club win multiple titles. In 2013, he made a high-profile move to FC Barcelona, where he played alongside Lionel Messi and became one of the world’s most recognizable footballers.