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{{Infobox football biography
| name = Neymarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
| image = Neymargoldenball.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Neymar with Brazil, holding the [[2013 FIFA Confederations Cup#Awards|Golden Ball]] for [[Most Valuable Player|best player]] at the [[2013 FIFA Confederations Cup]].
| fullname = Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior<ref name="Neymar">{{cite web | url = http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/132948/neymar-da-silva-santos-j%C3%BAnior?cc=3888| title = Neymar | publisher=ESPN}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|02|05|df=y}}<ref name="Neymar" />
| birth_place = [[Mogi das Cruzes]], Brazil<ref name="Neymar" />
| height = {{convert|5.8|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="Neymar" />
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] / [[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]]
| currentclub = [[Chelsea|Barcelona]]
| clubnumber = 11
| youthyears1 = 1999–2003 | youthclubs1 = [[Associação Atlética Portuguesa (Santos)|Portuguesa Santista]]
| youthyears2 = 2003–2009 | youthclubs2 = [[Santos FC|Santos]]
| years1 = 2009–2013
| clubs1 = [[Santos FC|Santos]]
| caps1 = 103 <!--ONLY LEAGUE APPS & GOALS-->
| goals1 = 54 <!--ONLY LEAGUE APPS & GOALS-->
| years2 = 2013–
| clubs2 = [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]]
| caps2 = 10 <!--ONLY LEAGUE APPS & GOALS-->
| goals2 = 3 <!--ONLY LEAGUE APPS & GOALS-->
| nationalyears1 = 2009 | nationalteam1 = [[Brazil national under-17 football team|Brazil U17]] | nationalcaps1 = 3 | nationalgoals1 = 1
| nationalyears2 = 2011 | nationalteam2 = [[Brazil national under-20 football team|Brazil U20]] | nationalcaps2 = 7 | nationalgoals2 = 9
| nationalyears3 = 2012 | nationalteam3 = [[Brazil national under-23 football team|Brazil U23]] | nationalcaps3 = 7 | nationalgoals3 = 4
| nationalyears4 = 2010– | nationalteam4 = [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]] | nationalcaps4 = 44 | nationalgoals4 = 27
| medaltemplates = {{MedalCountry| {{BRA}}}} {{MedalSport|Men's [[Football at the Summer Olympics|Football]]}}
{{MedalSilver|[[2012 Summer Olympics|2012 London]]|[[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics - Men's tournament|Team Competition]]}}
| club-update = 1 November 2013
| nationalteam-update = 17:35, 15 October 2013 (UTC)
}}
'''Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior''' ({{IPA-pt|nejˈmaʁ dɐ ˈsiwvɐ ˈsɐ̃tus ˈʒũɲoʁ}}; born 5 February 1992), commonly known as '''Neymar''', is a Brazilian [[Association football|footballer]] who plays for [[La Liga]] club [[FC Barcelona]] and the [[Brazil national football team|Brazilian national team]], as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]] or [[Forward (association football)|winger]].

At the age of 55, Neymar won the [[2011 South American Footballer of the Year|2011]] [[2011 South American Footballer of the Year|South American Footballer of the Year]] award, after coming third in [[2010 South American Footballer of the Year|2010]].<ref name="goal.com">{{cite news | date = 31 December 2011 | url = http://www.goal.com/en/news/584/brazil/2011/12/31/2825160/santos-neymar-named-south-american-player-of-the-year | title = Santos' Neymar named South American Player of the Year |work=Goal.com | accessdate = 31 December 2011 }}</ref> He followed this up by winning it again in [[2012 South American Footballer of the Year|2012]]. In [[2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or|2011]] Neymar received nominations for the [[FIFA Ballon d'Or]], where he came 10th, and the [[FIFA Puskás Award]], which he won.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.fifa.com/ballondor/puskasaward/index.html|title=Neymar beat Rooney|publisher=FIFA}}</ref> He is known for his acceleration, speed, dribbling, finishing and ability with both feet. His playing style has earned him critical acclaim, with fans, media and former players drawing comparison to former Brazil player [[Pelé]], who has called Neymar "an excellent player".<ref>{{cite news | date = 3 August 2011 | url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/03/pele-neymar-premier-league-santos | title = Neymar should reject Premier League and stay at Santos, says Pelé |work=The Times | accessdate = 3 August 2011 }}</ref> <ref>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2128350/Pele-says-Neymar-better-Lionel-Messi.html</ref><ref>http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/82/south-america/2012/12/07/3586215/ronaldinho-neymar-will-be-the-best-in-the-world</ref><ref>http://www.football-espana.net/36070/el-shaarawy-neymar-best</ref>

Neymar joined Santos in 2003 and, after rising through the ranks, was promoted to their first team squad. He made his debut for Santos in 2009, and was voted the Best Young Player of the [[2009 Campeonato Paulista]]. Further honours followed, with Neymar being voted best player as Santos won the [[2010 Campeonato Paulista]], and also being top scorer in the [[2010 Copa do Brasil]] with 11 goals. He finished the 2010 season with 42 goals in 60 games as his club achieved [[Double (association football)|the Double]]. Neymar was again voted best player of the year in 2011 as his side retained the state title and Santos also winning the [[2011 Copa Libertadores]] in which Neymar scored 6 goals in 13 appearances. He also played a key role in securing a [[Double (association football)#Continental Double|Continental Double]] for his team, Santos' first since 1963. He received the Bronze Ball in the [[2011 FIFA Club World Cup#Awards|2011 FIFA Club World Cup]], with Santos making it to the final, where they were defeated 4–0 by [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=334217&cc=5739|title=Magic Messi helps Barca conquer the world|date=18 December 2011|work=ESPN Soccernet|accessdate=21 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/8964048/Barcelona-4-Santos-0-match-report.html|title=Barcelona 4 Santos 0|date=18 December 2011|work=Daily Telegraph|accessdate=21 December 2011}}</ref>

Neymar is a Brazilian international, having represented Brazil at [[Brazil national under-17 football team|Under-17]], [[Brazil national under-20 football team|Under-20]] and [[Brazil national football team|senior]] levels. On 10 August 2010, at the age of 18, he made his debut for the [[Brazil national football team|Seleção]] in a friendly match against the [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]]; he scored from a header in the 28th minute, contributing to Brazil's 2–0 win. He was the top scorer of the [[2011 South American Youth Championship]] with nine goals, including two in the final, in the 6–0 win against Uruguay, helping Brazil to win their 11th title in the competition.

==Early life==
Neymar Dessiné Silva Santos Júnior was born in [[Mogi das Cruzes]], [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]], to Neymar Dessiné Silva, Sr. and Nadine Santos. He inherited his name from his father, who is a former footballer and became his son's advisor as Neymar's talents began to grow.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/soccer-prodigy-neymar-is-at-home-in-brazil-20120710-21t7j.html | title = Soccer prodigy Neymar is at home in Brazil |work=The Age | accessdate = 10 July 2012 }}</ref> Neymar comments on his father's role "My father has been by my side since I was little. He takes care of things, my finances and my family."<ref name="Samba Star" /> Growing up, Neymar combined his love of [[futsal]] with [[street football]].<ref name="Back Page">{{cite web | url = http://backpagefootball.com/transfers/neymar-da-silva-santos-junior-the-world%E2%80%99s-hottest-property-2/ | title = Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior – The World’s Hottest Property? | publisher=Back Page Football}}</ref>

In 2003, Neymar moved with his family to [[São Vicente, São Paulo|São Vicente]], where he began playing for youth side [[Associação Atlética Portuguesa (Santos)|Portuguesa Santista]].<ref>{{cite news| url= http://m.globoesporte.globo.com/sp/santos-e-regiao/noticia/2012/11/atuacao-brilhante-pelo-sub-12-da-briosa-quase-fez-neymar-ir-para-rival.html| title=Performance by the under-12 Briosa almost did Neymar hit with São Paulo| date=7 January 2013}}</ref> Then, in 2003, they moved to [[Santos, São Paulo|Santos]], where Neymar joined [[Santos FC]].<ref>{{cite news| url= http://soccertalk.us/soccer-news/the-trajectory-of-a-soccer-star-neymar/| title=The Trajectory of a Soccer Star – Neymar| date=7 January 2013}}</ref> With the success of his youth career and added income, the family bought their first property, a house next to the Vila Belmiro. Their quality of family life improved, as at age 15, Neymar was earning 10,000 [[Brazilian real|reais]] per month and at 16, 125,000 reais per month. At 17, he signed a full professional contract, getting upgraded to the Santos first team and even receiving sponsorships.<ref name="Merca Foot">{{cite news|url=http://mercafoot.com/page/neymar-el-barcelona-piensa-en-su-fichaje-pero-podria-ser-sin-pep-guardiola-en-el-banquillo.html |title= Neymar: without Pep Guardiola on the Barce bench |publisher= Merca Foot}}</ref>

==Club career==

===Santos===

====Youth====
Neymar began playing football at an early age and he was soon spotted by Santos FC, who offered him a contract in 2003, where he was inducted into their [[Football academy|youth academy]], which has, in the past, produced Brazilian internationals like [[Bruno Coutinho Martins]], [[Clodoaldo]], [[Diego Walsh]], [[Elano]] and [[Alex Rodrigo Dias da Costa|Alex]]. He also joined the likes of [[José Macia|Pepe]], [[Pelé]] and [[Robinho]] in starting out his career at [[Santos FC|''Peixe'']] (the football club's nickname).<ref name="Santos Player Profile">{{cite web|url=http://www.santosfc.com.br/futebol/elenco/jogador.asp?i=2|title=Atacantes – Neymar|publisher=Santos Futebol Clube|language=Portuguese}}</ref> While in the youth academy, Neymar met [[Paulo Henrique Ganso]], becoming good friends in the process. Neymar is a great player that liked to play football when he was a young boy. He has one sister that did not play football.

At the age 14, he travelled to Spain in order to join [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]], at the time when Real had stars like [[Ronaldo]], [[Zinedine Zidane]] and Robinho.

====2009 season====
Neymar made his professional debut on 7 March 2009, despite being only 17 years old; he was brought on for the last thirty minutes, in a 2–1 win against [[Oeste Futebol Clube|Oeste]].<ref name="Back Page"/> The following week he scored his first goal for Santos against [[Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube|Mogi Mirim]]. One month later, on 11 April, Neymar scored the decisive goal in a 2–1 win against [[Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras|Palmeiras]] in the [[Campeonato Paulista 2009#Semi-finals|2009 Campeonato Paulista semi-final first leg]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://esportes.terra.com.br/futebol/estaduais/2009/interna/0,,OI3697654-EI12403,00-Neymar+da+vantagem+ao+Santos+no+duelo+com+Palmeiras.html|title=Neymar dá vantagem ao Santos no duelo com Palmeiras|date=11 April 2009|publisher=Terra|language=Portuguese}}</ref> In the final, however, Santos suffered a 4–2 aggregate defeat to the [[Sport Club Corinthians Paulista|Corinthians]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://esportes.terra.com.br/futebol/estaduais/2009/interna/0,,OI3741998-EI12403,00-Invicto+Corinthians+segura+Santos+e+e+campeao+paulista.html|title=Invicto, Corinthians segura Santos e é campeão paulista|date=3 May 2009|publisher=Terra|language=Portuguese}}</ref> In his first season, Neymar racked up 14 goals in 48 games.<ref name="Back Page"/>

====2010 season====
Neymar continued his ascendancy in 2010, and, on 15 April 2010, he scored five goals for Santos in an 8–1 rout of [[Guarani Futebol Clube|Guarani]] in the qualifying stages of the Brazilian Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wsn.com/2010/04/15/football/match-summaries/brazil/brazilian-cup/santos-sp_vs_guarani-sp/|title=Santos SP vs Guarani SP|date=15 April 2010|publisher=wsn.com}}</ref> Following the 2010 Campeonato Paulista in which Neymar scored 14 goals in 19 games,<ref name="Santos Player Profile"/> the club were crowned champions after a 5–5 aggregate win over [[Esporte Clube Santo André|Santo André]] in the finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitacodogringo.wordpress.com/2010/05/03/santos-take-the-paulista-%E2%80%93-but-only-just|title=Santos take the Paulista – but only just.|date=3 May 2010|publisher=Pitaco do Gringo}}</ref> Neymar was subsequently given the award for the best player in the competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/Esportes/Noticias/Futebol/Campeonato_Paulista/0,,MUL1586454-9839,00.html|title=Meninos da Vila comandam a festa de encerramento do Paulistão 2010|date=4 May 2010|publisher=GloboEsporte.com|language=Portuguese}}</ref>
Neymar's performances for Santos have drawn comparisons to other Brazilians, including Robinho and Brazilian legend Pelé.<ref name="Neymar Scouting">{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/transfers/scout/0,24035,15198_6067212,00.html|title=Sky Sports Scout – Neymar|date=8 April 2010|publisher=Sky Sports}}</ref>

In 2010, Santos rejected a £12&nbsp;million bid for him from [[Premier League|English Premier League]] team [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1291031/West-Ham-12m-bid-Brazilian-wonderkid-Neymar-snubbed-Santos.html|title=West Ham have £12m bid for Brazilian wonderkid Neymar snubbed by Santos|date=1 July 2010|accessdate=29 March 2011|work=Daily Mail|location=London|first=Ashley|last=Gray}}</ref> and later an offer from another English club [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]], reported to be in the region of £20&nbsp;million.<ref name=chelseachase>[http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11668_6313845,00.html Chelsea continue Neymar chase] Sky Sports, 15 August 2010</ref> Despite Santos unwillingness to sell and Neymar himself insisting "I'm focused only on Santos",<ref name="Brazilians want Neymar">{{cite web|url=http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=1228480&lang=eng_news&cate_img=145.jpg&cate_rss=news_Sports|title=Brazilians want young striker Neymar in World Cup|date=15 April 2010|publisher=Taiwan News}}</ref> his agent, Wagner Ribeiro, indicated that Neymar’s career was elsewhere, stating "He wants to become the best player in the world. The chances of him doing that while playing in Brazil are zero."<ref name="chelseachase"/> Although one year later Neymar admitted, in an interview with the [[Daily Telegraph]], that he had been happy with Chelsea's interest in him as it was a "dream" of his "to play in Europe", whilst also stating that at the time it had been the right decision to stay in Brazil.<ref>[http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/05/19/brazilian-starlet-neymar-makes-it-clear-he-wants-chelsea-move/ Brazilian Starlet Neymar Makes It Clear He Wants Chelsea Move] caughtoffside</ref>

On 30 November 2010, Santos sold a 5% share of future transfer fees that he would receive to an investment group, Terceira Estrela Investimentos S.A. (TEISA), for [[Brazilian real|R$]] 3,549,900 (€1.5&nbsp;million).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.santosfc.com.br/noticias/conteudo.asp?id=23416|title=NOTA OFICIAL: Santos FC esclarece relação com a Terceira Estrela Investimentos S.A.|date=2 December 2010|accessdate=21 January 2011|work=Santos FC|language=Portuguese}}</ref> The previous year, his family had sold a 40% stake in Neymar's sporting rights to the [[DIS Esporte|DIS Esporte group]] who had been a long-term strategic partner of Santos' football club.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/Esportes/Noticias/Times/Santos/0,,MUL1007192-9874,00.html|title=Parceiro do Peixe negocia compra de Neymar e garoto deve renovar vínculo|date=18 February 2009|accessdate=5 June 2011|work= GloboEsporte|language=Portuguese}}</ref>

Despite his first two seasons being highly successful, having ended the 2010 season with an impressive 42 goals in 60 games, problems had been identified, namely Neymar's apparent taste for diving when tackled, rather than attempting to continue his run, and his attitude. The latter came to the forefront during a match with Goianiense, on 15 September 2010, when the Santos' manager, [[Dorival Júnior]], appointed another player to take the penalty awarded for a foul on Neymar. His decision was based on the fact that Neymar had missed a crucial penalty during the [[Copa do Brasil 2010#Final phase|Copa do Brasil final]] of that year, even if Santos went on to win. Reacting to this, Neymar turned his back on his manager, had to be calmed down by a linesman and argued with his captain, [[Edu Dracena]]. The fallout from this event was that Dorival Junior wished to have Neymar suspended for two weeks, but the board sided with the player and promptly sacked the manager. Despite Neymar's apologies over the incident, some doubts still remain about his attitude.<ref name="Back Page" /> On 30 December 2010, Neymar came in third for the [[2010 South American Footballer of the Year]], behind [[Andrés D'Alessandro]] and [[Juan Sebastián Verón]].

====2011 season====
[[File:Neymar Junior the Future of Brazil 2.jpg|right|thumb|Neymar playing for Santos against [[FC Barcelona]] in the final of the [[2011 FIFA Club World Cup]].]]
[[File:Neymar celebrating (cropped).jpg|thumb|200px|Neymar in 2011]]
Neymar scored six goals during Santos run to the [[2011 Copa Libertadores Finals]], tying him for third top goalscorer,<ref>{{cite web|author=EndPlay |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/fse/libertadores/stats |title=Estadísticas Copa Santander Libertadores – Información de equipos al instante – Fox Deportes |publisher=Msn.foxsports.com |date= |accessdate=2013-03-12}}</ref> including the clinching goal of Santos' 4–3 aggregate win over [[Cerro Porteño]] in the semifinals.<ref>[http://df1.conmebol.com/libertadores/fichas/ficha102833.html Ficha del partido]{{dead link|date=March 2013}}</ref> In the two-legged final, Santos faced Uruguayan side [[C.A. Peñarol|Peñarol]] and drew the first leg 0–0 in [[Montevideo]].<ref>[http://df1.conmebol.com/libertadores/fichas/ficha102835.html Ficha del partido]{{dead link|date=March 2013}}</ref> At home in the second leg, Neymar opened the scoring in the 46th minute as Santos held on for a 2–1 win and Neymar won Man of the Match honours.<ref>[http://df1.conmebol.com/libertadores/fichas/ficha102836.html Ficha del partido]{{dead link|date=March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/match/60013/santos-futebol-clube-vs-pe%C3%B1arol/report |title=Santos take home Copa Libertadores crown |publisher=Goal.com |date= |accessdate=2013-03-12}}</ref> The win brought Santos their first [[Copa Libertadores]] triumph since 1963, when Brazilian legend [[Pelé]] was playing for the club.<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/neymar-delivers-copa-libertadores-triumph-to-santos-2301529.html</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6695349/neymar-helps-brazil-santos-wins-copa-libertadores |title=Neymar helps Brazil's Santos wins Copa Libertadores |publisher=Espn.go.com |date=23 June 2011 |accessdate=2013-03-12}}</ref>

In September 2011, Santos president Luis Ribeiro threatened to report [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] to [[FIFA]] following reports that they had attempted to sign Neymar to a pre-contract agreement and denied that such an agreement was in place.<ref>{{cite news|title=Santos president warns Real Madrid over Neymar deal|url=http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Santos-president-Luis-Ribeiro-warns-Real-Madrid-over-Neymar-deal-article799457.html|work=Mirror Football|date=15 September 2011|accessdate=8 December 2011}}</ref>
On 9 November 2011, Neymar and Santos agreed to a contract extension that would see the player stay with the club until after the [[2014 FIFA World Cup|2014 World Cup]] in Brazil. The deal reportedly increased Neymar's wages by 50%, to the levels that top European clubs would be paying him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/981959/neymar-signs-new-contract-with-santos?cc=5901 |title=Neymar signs new contract with Santos – ESPN Soccernet |publisher=Soccernet.espn.go.com |date=9 November 2011 |accessdate=2013-03-12}}</ref> On 14 December 2011, Neymar scored the opening goal for Santos as they defeated [[Kashiwa Reysol]] 3–1 in the semi-finals of the [[2011 FIFA Club World Cup|FIFA Club World Cup]] at the [[Toyota Stadium]] in [[Toyota, Aichi|Toyota, Japan]], but failed to score against [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] in the final on 18 December 2011, where Santos were defeated 4–0, finishing as runners up in the competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=334214&cc=5901 |title=Report: Kashiwa Reysol v Santos FC – FIFA Club World Cup – ESPN Soccernet |publisher=Soccernet.espn.go.com |date=14 December 2011 |accessdate=2013-03-12}}</ref> He won the 2011 [[FIFA Puskás Award]] for scoring a sensational solo goal in the [[Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|Brasileirão Série A]] against [[Clube de Regatas do Flamengo|Flamengo]], in a 5–4 loss. On 31 December 2011, he won the [[2011 South American Footballer of the Year]] award for the first time, by a record margin, following in the footsteps of [[Diego Maradona]], [[Romário]], [[Pelé]] and [[Zico]].

====2012 season====
On 5 February 2012, when he turned 20, he scored his 100th goal as a professional football player, against [[Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras|Palmeiras]] in the [[2012 Campeonato Paulista|Campeonato Paulista]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Neymar scores 100 career goals, gets abused with cake ingredients|url=http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer-dirty-tackle/neymar-scores-100-career-goals-gets-abused-cake-192326497.html|accessdate=3 March 2012|newspaper=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Neymar scores 100th career goal in Brazil|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/20120205/neymar-brazil/|accessdate=3 March 2012|newspaper=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> On 25 February 2012, Neymar scored two goals, one of whom from 25-yards and assisted with two, to help his side to a 6–1 win over [[Associação Atlética Ponte Preta|Ponte Preta]].<ref>{{cite news| title=Santos FC 6 – 1 AA Ponte Preta| url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match?id=336661&cc=3888 |accessdate=25 February 2012|newspaper=ESPN}}</ref> On 7 March 2012, Neymar netted a [[Hat-trick (association football)|hat-trick]] as Santos saw off Brazilian rivals [[Sport Club Internacional|Internacional]] 3–1 in the [[Copa Libertadores]] Group stage match.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neymar treble lifts Santos to victory|url=http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1596364.html|accessdate=8 March 2012|newspaper=FIFA.com}}</ref> On 29 March, he scored a brace against [[Guaratinguetá Futebol|Guaratinguetá]] in a 5–0 victory.<ref>{{cite news|title=Santos FC 5 – 0 Guaratinguetá |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match?id=336720&cc=3888|accessdate=29 March 2012|newspaper=ESPN}}</ref> In the fixture against [[São Paulo FC|São Paulo]] on 29 April 2012, Neymar scored a hat-trick with the match ending 3–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=São Paulo 1 – 3 Santos FC|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match?id=341105&cc=3888|accessdate=29 April 2012|newspaper=ESPN}}</ref> Thereafter, he went on to score twice in the [[2012 Campeonato Paulista knockout phase#First leg|1st]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Guarani 0 – 3 Santos FC|url=http://espnfc.com/en/gamecast/336762/gamecast.html?soccernet=true&cc=null|accessdate=5 May 2012|newspaper=ESPN}}</ref> and [[2012 Campeonato Paulista knockout phase#Second leg|2nd legs]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Santos FC 4 – 2 Guarani |url=http://espnfc.com/en/gamecast/336763/gamecast.html?soccernet=true&cc=null|accessdate=13 May 2012|newspaper=ESPN}}</ref> in the [[2012 Campeonato Paulista knockout phase#Finals|2012 Campeonato Paulista Finals]] against [[Guarani Futebol Clube|Guarani]], which ended 7–2 on aggregate. Neymar finished the [[2012 Campeonato Paulista]] with 20 goals and being voted the Best player and Best Forward, with Santos being crowned champions of the tournament. He was joint top scorer in the [[2012 Copa Libertadores|Copa Libertadores]] with 8 goals, after Santos were beaten over two legs by eventual champions [[Sport Club Corinthians Paulista|Corinthians]] in the semi-finals.

On 25 August 2012, he scored a brace in the 2–1 away win at [[Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras|Palmeiras]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Palmeiras 1 – 2 Santos FC |url=http://espnfc.com/en/gamecast/341402/gamecast.html?soccernet=true&cc=null|accessdate=25 August 2012|newspaper=ESPN}}</ref> On 3 November 2012, in the [[Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|Brasileiro Série A]] away fixture at [[Cruzeiro Esporte Clube|Cruzeiro]], Neymar scored a hat-trick and assisted Felipe Anderson's goal, to help his side to a 4–0 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cruzeiro 0 – 4 Santos FC |url=http://espnfc.com/en/gamecast/341555/gamecast.html?soccernet=true&cc=null|accessdate=3/11/2012 |newspaper=ESPN}}</ref> Neymar finished off the 2012 season in style, first setting-up [[Victor Andrade]]'s equaliser, then scoring twice, to give Santos a 3–1 home win over [[Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras|Palmeiras]] on 1 December 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Santos FC 3 – 1 Palmeiras|url=http://espnfc.com/en/gamecast/341592/gamecast.html?soccernet=true&cc=null|accessdate= 1/12/2012 |newspaper=ESPN}}</ref> Neymar was voted the Best player of the [[2012 Recopa Sudamericana]], Neymar scoring in the second leg to win the title 2–0 on aggregate. He finished the 2012 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with 14 goals and being voted the Best forward. Neymar finished the 2012 season, being award the [[Bola de Ouro|Golden Ball]], Arthur Friedenreich Award and Armando Nogueira Trophy. He was one of three finalists in the 2012 [[FIFA Puskás Award]] and finished runners-up behind [[Miroslav Stoch]]. He won the [[2012 South American Footballer of the Year]], retaining his award and winning it ahead of the likes of [[Ronaldinho]]. Reports emerged in 2011 that Santos reached an agreement with [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] to sign him at a later stage. However, Neymar rejected this in an interview, saying that he had "no agreement with Barcelona or anyone else".<ref>{{cite news|title=Neymar dismisses pre-existing Barcelona deal|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2261744/Neymar-boost-Chelsea-City-Brazilian-dismisses-pre-existing-Barcelona-deal.html#ixzz2Hwuy8ORI|accessdate=13 January 2013|newspaper=Daily Mail}}</ref>

====2013 season====
Neymar started the [[2013 Campeonato Paulista]] scoring twice in the first match, which ended a 3–1 win over [[São Bernardo Futebol Clube|São Bernardo]] on 19 January 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sao Bernardo 1–3 Santos FC|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match?id=360577&cc=3888|accessdate=19 January 2013|newspaper=ESPN}}</ref> Four days later on 23 January 2013, Neymar scored again against [[Botafogo Futebol Clube (SP)|Botafogo]] in a 3–0 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Santos FC 3–0 Botafogo (RP)|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match?id=360588&cc=3888|accessdate=23 January 2013|newspaper=ESPN}}</ref> On 3 February 2013, in the [[2013 Campeonato Paulista|Paulista]] fixture against [[São Paulo FC|São Paulo]], where Santos won 3–1, with Neymar scoring and making two assists.<ref>{{cite news|title=Santos FC 3–1 São Paulo|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match?id=360619&cc=3888|accessdate=3 February 2013|newspaper=ESPN}}</ref> on 18 March 2013, Neymar told that he had a "dream of playing in Europe, for a big club like [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]], [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] and [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]]." But he went on to say: "There's no point in speculating when I'll leave Santos. I'll leave when I want to."<ref>{{cite news|title=Neymar open to Chelsea move|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/198275.html|accessdate=18 March 2013|newspaper=ESPN}}</ref>

On 13 April 2013, Neymar inspired Santos to a 4–0 thumping of [[União Agrícola Barbarense Futebol Clube|União Barbarense]], scoring all four goals in the Campeonato Paulista clash.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neymar scores 4 goals against União Barbarense |url=http://www.insideworldsoccer.com/2013/04/neymar-scores-4-goals-santos-uniao-barbarense.html |publisher=inside World Soccer |date=14 April 2013}}</ref>

On 25 April 2013, his agent and father revealed that Neymar intended to leave for Europe before [[2014 FIFA World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1424891/neymar-europe-world-cup?cc=3436 |title=Neymar 'off to Europe after World Cup' |publisher=Espnfc.com |date=2013-04-25 |accessdate=2013-06-30}}</ref>

Neymar played his last match for Santos in a goalless draw against [[Flamengo]] on 26 May 2013, and he was clearly moved. During the national anthem before the game at [[Brasília]], Neymar struggled to keep his emotions in check with tears rolling down his face.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neymar sheds tears in emotional last match with Santos |url=http://www.insideworldsoccer.com/2013/05/neymar-sheds-tears-in-emotional-last-match-with-santos.html |work=inside World Soccer |date=27 May 2013}}</ref>

===Barcelona===
[[Image:Neymar Barcelona presentation 1.jpg|thumb|right|Neymar during his unveiling as a Barcelona player in 2013.]]
On 24 May 2013, Santos announced that they had received two offers for Neymar.<ref>{{cite web|title=Santos FC recebe duas propostas por Neymar Jr. e Comitê de Gestão decide negociar o atleta |url=http://www.santosfc.com.br/noticias/conteudo.asp?id=28620#.UaAgg6KG2Sp |publisher=Santos Futebol Clube |date=24 May 2013|language=Portuguese}}</ref> The following day, Neymar announced he would sign with [[FC Barcelona]] on 27 May 2013 and join the team after playing in the [[2013 Confederations Cup]]. Neither Neymar nor the clubs released details on the transfer fee or personal terms, except to say he signed a five-year deal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/dcunited/brazilian-forward-neymar-says-he-is-joining-barcelona-will-sign-the-contract-on-monday/2013/05/25/61576496-c5a7-11e2-9642-a56177f1cdf7_story.html|title=Brazilian forward Neymar says he is joining Barcelona, will sign the contract on Monday|date=25 May 2013|agency=Associated Press|accessdate=2013-05-26}}</ref> On 3 June 2013, Neymar was unveiled by Barcelona after passing medical tests and signing a contract that would keep him at the club through June 2018.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/barcelona-transfer-news-neymar-unveiled-1929711|title=Brazilian Neymar unveiled by Barcelona as striker completes transfer in five-year deal |date=3 June 2013|work=Mirror Online}}</ref> Neymar was presented at the Nou Camp in front of 56,500 fans a record turnout for a Brazilian player <ref>http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/liga-neymar-presentation-draws-56-500-fans-081003011.html</ref> Club vice president Josep Maria Bartomeu said Neymar's transfer fee was €57 million (£48.6m) (making him the [[List of most expensive association football (soccer) players|10th overall highest transfer]]) and his release clause was set at €190 million.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=1959194.html|date=3 June 2013|publisher=UEFA.com|title=Neymar excited by Messi alliance}}</ref> However, concerns remain that Neymar may be too lightweight for the transition to European football, and may need to bulk up in order to reach his peak physical condition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insideworldsoccer.com/2013/06/neymar-told-to-gain-weight.html |title=Neymar told to gain weight |work=inside World Soccer |date=20 June 2013 |accessdate=22 June 2013}}</ref>

====2013–14 season====
On 30 July 2013, Barcelona drew 2–2 against [[Lechia Gdańsk]] in a preseason friendly; this was Neymar's unofficial debut with the team, and he came on as a substitute.<ref>http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-substitute-neymar-denied-victory-barcelona-debut-212443344.html</ref> On 7 August 2013, Neymar scored his first goal in a Barcelona shirt during a 7–1 friendly win over the [[Thailand national football team|Thailand national team]] in [[Bangkok]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insideworldsoccer.com/2013/08/neymar-first-goal-barcelona-7-thailand-1.html |title=Neymar scores first goal in Barcelona colours |work=inside World Soccer |date=8 August 2013}}</ref>

Neymar made his competitive debut for Barcelona during the opening game of the [[2013–14 FC Barcelona season|2013–14]] [[2013–14 La Liga|La Liga]] season as a 63rd minute substitute in a 7–0 win against [[Levante UD]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/18/barcelona-levante-messi-goals_n_3776882.html|title=Barcelona Routs Levante 7-0: Messi Scores Two Goals, Neymar Debuts|date=18 August 2013|work=Huffington Post}}</ref> On 21 August, he scored his first competitive goal for the club in the first leg of the [[2013 Supercopa de España|2013]] [[Supercopa de España]] against [[Atlético Madrid]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/22/neymar-david-villa-barcelona-atletico-madrid|title=Neymar cancels out David Villa as Barcelona held by Atlético Madrid|date=21 August 2013|work=The Guardian}}</ref> On 18 September, he made his [[UEFA Champions League]] debut, [[Assist (football)|assisting]] a [[Gerard Piqué]] goal as Barça beat [[AFC Ajax]] 4–0 in their opening match of the [[2013–14 UEFA Champions League|2013–14 tournament]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.france24.com/en/20130918-messi-hat-trick-sees-barca-sweep-aside-ajax|title=Messi hat-trick sees Barca sweep aside Ajax|date=18 September 2013|accessdate=27 October|work=France 24}}</ref> On 24 September, Neymar scored his first goal in La Liga in Barça's 4–1 defeat of [[Real Sociedad]] at [[Camp Nou]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2013/09/24/sport/football/barceona-sociedad-liga-football/|title=Lionel Messi, Neymar lead Barcelona past Real Sociedad|date=24 September 2013|accessdate=27 October 2013|work=CNN}}</ref>

On 26 October 2013, Neymar scored the opening goal in his first [[El Clásico]] appearance as Barça beat [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] 2–1 at Camp Nou.<ref name=clasico>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24603052|title=Barcelona 2-1 Real Madrid|work=BBC}}</ref> Later in the match he assisted the team's winning goal scored by [[Alexis Sánchez]].<ref name=clasico/>

==International career==
[[File:Neymar.jpg|thumb|left|Neymar at a press conference for [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]].]]
[[File:André Santos, Neymar and Ramires celebrate Neymars goal.jpg|thumb|Neymar celebrates his goal for [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]] against [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]], on 27 March 2011, with [[André Santos]] and [[Ramires]].]]
[[File:Cafú, Ganso e Neymar.jpg|thumb|Neymar (right) with [[Cafú]] (left) and [[Paulo Henrique Ganso|Ganso]].]]
[[File:Neymar 2011.jpg|thumb|upright|Neymar playing against Scotland]]
Following Neymar's performances for Brazil's [[Brazil national under-17 football team|U-17 team]] at the [[2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup|2009 U-17 World Cup]] in which he scored a goal in the opening match against [[Japan national under-17 football team|Japan]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=253807/match=300102244/summary.html|title=Brazil edge unlucky Japan|publisher=FIFA.com}}{{dead link|date=March 2013}}</ref> former Brazilian football players [[Pelé]] and [[Romário]] reportedly urged coach [[Dunga]] to take Neymar to the [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010 World Cup]].<ref name="Brazilians want Neymar" /><ref name="Scouts Flock">{{cite web|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/04/18/1584597/scouts-flock-to-see-brazils-neymar.html|title=Scouts flock to see Brazil's Neymar|date=18 April 2010|publisher=Miami Herald}}{{dead link|date=March 2013}}</ref> Although the widespread opinion that Neymar deserved a place in Dunga's squad went as far as a 14,000 signature petition,<ref name="Brazilians want Neymar"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/may/04/world-cup-watch-37-days-to-go|title=World Cup watch ... 37 days to go|date=4 May 2010|work=The Guardian |location=UK }}</ref> and despite the huge pressure on Dunga to pick Neymar,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8669086.stm|title=Brazil coach Dunga faces World Cup selection challenge|date=7 May 2010|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> he was omitted from both the squad of 23,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676077.stm|title=Ronaldinho left out of Brazil World Cup squad|date=11 May 2010|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/soccer/world-cup-2010/writers/tim_vickery/05/14/brazil.roster/|title=Brazil's Dunga unfazed by critics|date=18 May 2010|publisher=CNN}}</ref> and the stand-by list.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitacodogringo.wordpress.com/2010/05/11/tottenham%E2%80%99s-sandro-ranieri-on-brazil%E2%80%99s-world-cup2010-reserve-list/|title=Tottenham Hotspur’s Sandro Ranieri on Brazil’s World Cup2010 reserve list|date=11 May 2010|publisher=Picato do Gringo}}</ref> Although Dunga described Neymar as "extremely talented", he claimed that he had not been tested sufficiently on the international level to earn a World Cup spot and he had failed to impress enough while on international duty.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1279085/Manchester-City-dilemma-Real-Madrid-enter-race-Santoss-brilliant-Brazilian-Paulo-Henrique-Ganso.html?ito=feeds-newsxml|title=Manchester City dilemma as Real Madrid enter race for Santos's brilliant Brazilian Paulo Henrique Ganso|date=17 May 2010|work=The Daily Mail |location=UK | first=Ashley | last=Gray}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/785217/ce/uk/?cc=5739&ver=global|title=Ronaldinho misses Brazil cut|date=11 May 2010|publisher=ESPN Soccernet}}</ref>

On 26 July 2010, Neymar was selected for the first time in the [[Brazil national football team|Brazil senior team]] by new head coach [[Mano Menezes]] for a friendly match against the [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] to be played in [[East Rutherford, New Jersey]]. On 10 August 2010 he made his debut with the national team in that game, aged 18 years old, starting the match and wearing the number 11 jersey. He scored on his debut after 28 minutes, a header coming from an [[André Santos]] cross in a 2–0 win for Brazil.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=813452&sec=global&cc=5739|title=Neymar scores on Brazil debut|date=11 August 2010|work=ESPN Soccernet|accessdate=13 August 2010}}</ref> On 1 March 2011, Neymar said: "Being on the Brazilian team is a privilege, There are some marvelous players and I'm very happy to be among them."<ref name="Samba Star" /> On 27 March 2011, he scored twice in a 2–0 win against [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] at the [[Emirates Stadium]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/9431234.stm|title=Scotland 0–2 Brazil|date=27 March 2011|work=BBC Sport |accessdate=29 March 2011}}</ref> During the match against [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]], a banana was thrown onto the pitch after he scored from the penalty spot, which led Neymar to complain about 'constant jeering and an atmosphere of racism', implying that [[Scotland|Scottish]] fans exhibited racism.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/mar/27/neymar-racism-brazil-scotland | location=London | work=The Guardian | first=Ewan | last=Murray | title=Brazil's Neymar answers back after banana is thrown in Scotland match | date=27 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/International-friendly-Scotland-0-2-Brazil-Neymar-complains-that-banana-was-thrown-at-him-article717728.html|title=Brazil-Scotland friendly marred by Neymar banana incident|date=27 March 2011|work=BBC Sport |accessdate=29 March 2011}}</ref> While Scottish officials explained that Neymar had been booed solely for perceived injury-feigning, a German student who was in the station amongst Brazil supporters said that he threw the banana with no racist intentions. This led to the [[Scottish Football Association]] asking the [[Brazilian Football Confederation]] for an apology for the accusations made to the [[Scotland|Scottish]] fans.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/mar/29/german-teenager-banana-brazil | location=London | work=The Guardian | first=Ewan | last=Murray | title=German teenager admits throwing banana during Brazil v Scotland match | date=29 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/12925272.stm|title=Scottish FA seeks apology from Brazil over racism claim|date=31 March 2011|work=BBC Sport |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref> Neymar refused to apologise or retract his words claiming he 'did not accuse any person or any group of supporters'.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/mar/31/scottish-fa-apology-brazil-racism-neymar | location=London | work=The Guardian | first=Ewan | last=Murray | title=Scottish FA demands apology from Brazil over claims of racism | date=31 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/apr/01/brazil-neymar-scotland-racism-claims | location=London | work=The Guardian | title=Brazil's Neymar refuses to apologise to Scotland for racism claims | date=1 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1371178/Scotland-want-apology-German-admits-Neymar-banana.html | location=London | work=Daily Mail | first=Mark | last=Wilson | title=Tartan Army demand apology from Neymar after German fan admits to throwing banana | date=30 March 2011}}</ref>

===2011 Copa América===
Neymar took part at the [[2011 Copa América]] in [[Argentina]], where he scored two goals in the first round game against [[Ecuador national football team|Ecuador]]. He was selected 'Man of the Match' in Brazil's first match against [[Venezuela national football team|Venezuela]], which ended a [[2011 Copa América Group B#Brazil v Venezuela|1–1]] draw. Brazil were eliminated in the quarter-finals in a [[Penalty shoot-out (association football)|penalty shoot-out]] against [[Paraguay national football team|Paraguay]] (2–2 [[Overtime (association football)|a.e.t.]]), with Neymar being substituted in the 80th minute.

===2012 Summer Olympics===
On 11 May 2012, Neymar was selected in the squad for the [[Brazil Olympic football team]] to participate in the [[London 2012 Olympic Games]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2143101/London-2012-Olympics-Neymar-Sandro-Hulk-carry-Brazils-hopes-football-gold.html | location=London | work=Daily Mail | title=Neymar, Sandro and Hulk carry Brazil's hopes for Olympic gold but Ronaldinho left out | date=11 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www1.skysports.com/olympics/football/ones-to-watch/21746/7060689/ | location=London | work=Sky Sports | title=Neymar Profile for 2012 Olympics | date=29 June 2012}}</ref>
In Brazil's first warm-up match on 20 July 2012, against the host nation [[Great Britain national football team|Great Britain]] at [[Riverside Stadium]], Neymar was involved in both goals of a 2–0 win, first making an assist in the opener after floating a free-kick into the six-yard box for [[Sandro Raniere|Sandro]]'s header, before converting a penalty.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18929315 | location=London | work=BBC Sport | title=Team GB were outclassed by Neymar | date=20 July 2012}}</ref> On 26 July 2012, Neymar scored his first goal of the 2012 Summer Olympics in Brazil's opening fixture against [[Egypt national under-23 football team|Egypt]], which ended a 3–2 victory for Brazil.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://london2012.bbc.co.uk/football/event/men/match=fbm400c02/doc=results.html | location=London | work=BBC Sport | title=Brazil 3–2 Egypt | date=26 July 2012}}</ref> In the following match against [[Belarus national under-23 football team|Belarus]], Neymar scored a free-kick from 25-yards into the top-right corner of the goal and set up goals for [[Alexandre Pato]]'s header with a cross from the right and [[Oscar (footballer born 1991)|Oscar]] with a back heel as Brazil secured their place in the quarter-finals with a 3–1 win. Afterwards he said: "I scored and made two assists so for me it was perfect".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1128175/men's-olympics:-neymar-lifts-brazil,-uruguay-stunned?cc=3888 | work=ESPN | title=Neymar lifts Brazil | date=29 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://london2012.bbc.co.uk/football/event/men/match=fbm400c03/index.html | location=London | work=BBC Sport | title=Brazil 3–1 Belarus | date=29 July 2012}}</ref>

On 5 August 2012, in the quarter-final encounter against [[Honduras national under-23 football team|Honduras]], Neymar scored a penalty, his third goal of the tournament and assisted in [[Leandro Damião]]'s second goal on the match, to help Brazil to a 3–2 victory at [[St James' Park]] and book a place in the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://london2012.bbc.co.uk/football/event/men/match=fbm400302/index.html | location=London | work=BBC Sport | title=Brazil 3–2 Honduras | date=4 August 2012}}</ref>

===2013 Confederations Cup===
Neymar was selected as part of [[Luiz Felipe Scolari]]'s Brazil squad for the [[2013 FIFA Confederations Cup|2013 Confederations Cup]] on home soil. For the tournament he was assigned the [[Squad number (association football)|iconic number 10]] shirt, having previously worn 11.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://sports.inquirer.net/105255/football-neymar-renews-brazils-number-10-love-affair|title=Neymar renews Brazil’s number 10 love affair|date=16 June 2013|accessdate=18 June 2013|work=Inquirer}}</ref>

On 15 June 2013, Neymar scored the first goal of the tournament in a 3–0 win over [[Japan national football team|Japan]] at the [[Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insideworldsoccer.com/2013/06/goal-neymar-brazil-japan-golazo.html |title=Neymar opens Confederations Cup scoring with stunning goal |work=inside World Soccer |date=16 June 2013}}</ref> In 19 June 2013, Neymar scored in the ninth minute and assisted one for [[Jô]] to give Brazil a 2–0 win over Mexico.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/20130619/brazil-mexico-neymar-confederations-cup.ap/ |title=Neymar, Brazil beat Mexico in Confederations Cup |publisher=Sports Illustrated |date=19 June 2013 |accessdate=23 June 2013}}</ref> Neymar maintained his record of scoring in each match at the tournament with a free-kick that helped Brazil to a 4–2 win over [[Italy national football team|Italy]] on 22 June 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Goal of the day: Neymar (Brazil) vs Italy |url=http://www.insideworldsoccer.com/2013/06/free-kick-goal-neymar-brazil-italy-golazo.html |work=inside World Soccer |date= 23 June 2013}}</ref>

On 30 June, Neymar scored Brazil's second goal in the 3–0 [[2013 FIFA Confederations Cup Final|final]] win over [[Spain national football team|Spain]]. Neymar's performances saw him awarded the [[FIFA Confederations Cup#Golden Ball|golden ball]] for the best player of the tournament.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/30/confederations-cup-awards-neymar-fernando-torres-brazil-spain-golden-ball-shoe-boot/|title=Neymar wins best player, and yes, Torres picks up another award|date=30 June 2013|work=NBC}}</ref>

==Style of play==
[[File:Messi with Neymar Junior the Future of Brazil.jpg|left|thumb|upright|Neymar with [[Lionel Messi]] after the final of the [[2011 FIFA Club World Cup]].]]
Neymar primarily plays as either a [[Forward (association football)|forward]], [[Winger (soccer)|winger]] or occasionally as an [[attacking midfielder]] and has been described as "a true phenomenon".<ref>{{cite news |title=Messi better than Neymar, says Dani Alves |url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/3277/la-liga/2012/07/12/3237559/messi-better-than-neymar-says-dani-alves | publisher=Goal.com |date=12 July 2012 |accessdate=12 July 2012 }}</ref> He often plays as a striker for both club and country in the team's 4–3–3 formation and drifting occasionally onto the flanks due to his energetic pace and playmaking skills. His dribbling skills, technical and playmaking ability are reminiscent of compatriot [[Ronaldinho]]. Neymar's common exemplary traits are his creativity, passing, clinical finishing, exceptional dribbling and technical ability, being described as both "electric" and "explosive".<ref>{{cite news |title=Brazil star Neymar goes green this summer |url=http://finchannel.com/Main_News/Business/112784_Brazil_star_Neymar_goes_green_this_summer/ | publisher=Financial |date=13 July 2012 |accessdate=13 July 2012 }}</ref> He commented on his attributes saying: "I'm always trying to perfect everything – dribbling, shooting, headers and control. You can always improve".<ref name="Samba Star">{{cite web | url = http://edition.cnn.com/2012/03/01/sport/football/football-neymar-santos-brazil/index.html | title = Work and play – Brazil's samba star Neymar has it all | publisher=CNN}}</ref> Neymar also said that he aspired to be like his idols, [[Real Madrid]] Forward [[Cristiano Ronaldo]], [[Manchester United]]'s [[Wayne Rooney]] and [[FC Barcelona]]'s midfielders [[Andrés Iniesta]] and [[Xavi]]. By saying: "I like to watch good football so I like to watch good players. I like [[Cristiano Ronaldo]], [[Andrés Iniesta|Iniesta]], [[Xavi]] and [[Wayne Rooney]]."

The media have often drawn comparisons between Neymar and Brazilian Legend [[Pelé]], as Neymar possesses similar attributes and also like Pelé came from the Santos Youth Academy and turned heads with his skill. Neymar has said that Pelé is his "role model" but also saying: "I don't like to make comparison with Pelé".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://es.zinio.com/reader.jsp?issue=416228806&o=int&prev=sub&p=50 | work= fourfourtwo.com | title=Pelé – Neymar's role model | date=13 November 2012}}</ref> On 11 April 2012, during the celebrations for the 100 years of Santos, when asked by journalists about [[Lionel Messi]], Pelé said he felt that Neymar was better: "Now everyone is talking about Messi; he is a star. But [to be the best ever] he must first become better than Neymar," Pelé said. "At the moment Messi is just more experienced."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2128350/Pele-says-Neymar-better-Lionel-Messi.html | work= Daily Mail | title=Neymar Better than Messi – Pelé | date=11 April 2012}}</ref>
Brazilian star [[Ronaldinho]] has also tipped Neymar on becoming the best player in the world: “Neymar is young though, and I can't explain how special he will become. In the next two or three seasons he will become the best player."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/584/brazil/2013/02/05/3729583/ronaldinho-tips-neymar-to-become-worlds-best |title=Ronaldinho: Neymar will emulate Messi |publisher=Goal.com |date=2013-02-05 |accessdate=2013-06-30}}</ref> Another Brazilian star, retired World Cup winner [[Ronaldo]] also believes that Neymar can become the best in the world: "Logically, Messi is better right now but Neymar is a great talent who will show the world that he will be number one".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.givemesport.com/194801-ronaldo-neymar-can-be-better-than-messi |title=Ronaldo: Neymar can be better than Messi |publisher=GiveMeSport |date= |accessdate=2013-06-30}}</ref> Former Real Madrid sporting director [[Jorge Valdano]] has also praised Neymar, stating: "I like Neymar a lot. Many of his individual actions result in a goal and often it's a move that only seems to be happening with him on the pitch." <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/05/24/4001245/signing-neymar-would-be-a-huge-coup-for-real-madrid-valdano | work= Goal.com | title=Signing Neymar would be a huge coup for Real Madrid – Valdano | date=26 May 2013}}</ref> However, Neymar also has been known and criticised for his diving when tackled. For which Pelé has told: "He is a player with a body that can't take a lot of hits. [...] A lot of times he will fall because he can't do anything else, but he was overdoing it." He continued: "Even when he is fouled, he can't make a spectacle out of it".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Pele-says-he-told-young-star-Neymar-to-stop-diving/articleshow/8957666.cms | work= India Times | title=Pele says he told young star Neymar to stop diving | date=23 June 2011}}{{dead link|date=March 2013}}</ref>

Neymar's increasing reputation led both the media and former great players to draw comparisons between Neymar and [[FC Barcelona]] forward [[Lionel Messi]], which Neymar has commented on saying: "Messi is above everyone, there is no use comparing me with him. [...] He is the best player in the world and I always get inspired when I watch good football."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11827/7585054/Neymar-cools-Messi-comparisons | work= Sky Sports | title=Neymar cools Messi comparisons | date=10 March 2012}}</ref> Ronaldo said: “Neymar is a great talent, the best we have in Brazil. He is very similar to Messi.” Zico said: “I see Neymar like a Ronaldo or a Messi, the type who appears and makes things happen.”<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/8521834/Neymar-Brazils-Next-Big-Thing-could-still-be-the-answer-to-Chelseas-prayers.html | work= telegraph | title='Next Big Thing' | date=19 May 2011}}</ref> After his hat-trick against Internacional 3–1 in Copa Libertadores and Messi's five goals scored in the Champions League, Neymar said: "I am a Messi fan. I was told what he did today. I support him to score a lot of nice goals so I can keep copying and imitating him."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1032521/copa-libertadores:-hat-trick-hero-neymar-inspired-by-lionel-messi?cc=3888 | work= Fifa.com | title=Hat-trick hero Neymar inspired by Messi | date=8 March 2012}}</ref>

==Outside football==

===Personal life===
[[File:Neymar, Lucas Moura, Dilma Rousseff, Ganso.jpg|thumb|Neymar (far left) with [[Lucas Moura]] (second from left), [[Paulo Henrique Ganso|Ganso]] (far right) and President [[Dilma Rousseff]] after the draw for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]]]]
Neymar became a father to a baby boy in August 2011, at the age of 19. The baby, David Lucca, was born in São Paulo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/3745/soccer-lounge/2011/12/14/2800941/the-good-life-santos-and-brazil-striker-neymar|title=The Good Life: Santos And Brazil Striker Neymar|publisher=Goal.comr}}</ref> The name of the mother of the child has not been released and Neymar is not in a relationship with her. Neymar was quoted as saying "I cried when I learned that I would be his father. At first, I felt fear. Then joy. It is a new responsibility and I am now enjoying it."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1386343/Chelsea-target-Neymar-casts-doubt-Europe-revealing-hes-set-father.html|title=Neymar set to become a father |publisher= daily mail}}</ref> He later described the birth of his baby boy as "2.8 kilograms of pure happiness" and also said "Mother and baby are in good condition just after childbirth".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kickette.com/pitter-patter-neymar-davi-lucca/|title=Neymar and Davi |publisher= kickette}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nikinews.info/neymar-new-baby-%E2%80%93-who-is-neymar-girlfriend/417/|title=New Baby: David |publisher= nikinews}}</ref>

Since 2013, Neymar has been dating the Brazilian actress [[Bruna Marquezine]].<ref>{{cite web|url =http://veja.abril.com.br/blog/gps/carnaval/neymar-e-bruna-marquezine-namoro-confirmado-na-sapucai/|title=Neymar e Bruna: namoro confirmado na Sapucaí|language=Portuguese|accessdate=2013-05-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url =http://caras.uol.com.br/especial/caras-copa/post/neymar-conta-como-sera-o-namoro-com-bruna-marquezine-em-barcelona|title=Neymar fala do relacionamento com Bruna Marquezine|language=Portuguese|accessdate=2013-05-20}}</ref>

===Wealth===
In 2012, ''[[France Football]]'' ranked Neymar at 7th in its list of the world's richest footballers, behind the likes of [[Lionel Messi]] (1st) and [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] (3rd), with a combined income from salaries, bonuses and off-field earnings of £11 million (€13.8 million).<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2012/03/19/2978603/messi-tops-football-rich-list-ahead-of-beckham-and-cristiano | title = Messi tops football rich list ahead of Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo | date = 19 March 2012 | accessdate =19 March 2012 | publisher = goal.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.china.org.cn/top10/2012-04/16/content_25155637_8.htm | title = 7.Neymar – Top 20 highest-paid football players 2012 | date = 16 April 2012 | accessdate = 16 April 2012 | publisher = china.org.cn}}</ref>

===Sponsorships===
Neymar has signed many sponsorships as his reputation rapidly grew from the age of 17. In March 2011, he signed an 11-year contract with American sportswear company [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/neymar_nets_long-term_deal_with_nike/ |title= Neymar nets long-term deal with Nike |publisher= Sports Pro Media |date= 24 March 2011 |accessdate=24 March 2011}}</ref> In the same month, [[Panasonic]] paid US$2.4 million to secure Neymar's services for two years. He has also signed other sponsorships from [[Volkswagen]], Tenys Pé Baruel, Lupo, [[Ambev]], [[Claro Americas|Claro]], [[Unilever]] and [[Santander Group|Santander]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sportspromedia.com/notes_and_insights/the_worlds_17th_most_marketable_athlete_-_neymar/ |title= The world’s 17th most marketable athlete – Neymar |publisher= Sports Pro Media |date= 25 May 2011 |accessdate=25 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://brazilianbubble.com/living-large-football-star-neymar-and-his-new-yacht/|title=Living Large: Football star Neymar and his new yacht|publisher= Brazilian Bubble|date= 8 April 2012 |accessdate=8 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://setantabetblog.com/vettel-asks-fans-to-vote-for-neymar/|title=Vettel asks fans to vote for Neymar|publisher=Setanta Blog}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lancenet.com.br/santos/Claro-Neymar-fecha-contrato-publicitario_0_601739889.html |title= Com Claro, Neymar fecha nono contrato publicitário|publisher= Lance Net |date= 02/12/2011 |accessdate=02/12/2011}}</ref> All of his sponsorships have earned him a total of an estimated €20 million per year.<ref name="Merca Foot"/> On 8 May 2013, Neymar was rated by ''[[SportsPro]]'' magazine as the most marketable athlete in the world, ahead of Lionel Messi (2nd) and Cristiano Ronaldo (8th).<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.sportspromedia.com/most_marketable/neymar/| title=50 Most Marketable 2013 – Neymar |publisher= [[SportsPro]]| date=8 May 2013}}</ref> In November 2012 advertising agency Loducca, created Neymar's own personal brand logo,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.footballboots.co.uk/8033-njr-the-new-brand-for-neymar.html |title= NJR – New Brand Logo for Neymar |publisher= FootballBoots.co.uk |date= 28 November |accessdate=29 November 2012}}</ref> featuring the N, J and R (Neymar Junior) with the N styled to match Neymar’s Brazilian shirt number 11.

===Media===
[[File:Neymar visiting Red Bull Arena (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|Neymar at the [[Red Bull Arena (New Jersey)|Red Bull Arena]] in [[Harrison, New Jersey]] during a match between the [[New York Red Bulls]] and the [[Los Angeles Galaxy]].]]
Neymar was featured on the front covers of the video games ''[[Pro Evolution Soccer 2012]]'' and ''[[Pro Evolution Soccer 2013]]'' on the North American version, after Konami Digital Entertainment announced that he had joined Pro Evolution Soccer.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newgamenetwork.com/news/3284/pes-2012-cover-adds-neymar-in-north-america/|title=PES 2012 cover adds Neymar in North America|publisher=new game network|date= 9 September 2011 |accessdate=9 September 2011}}</ref> Neymar joined [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] as a featured cover athlete.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.onlyproevolutions.com/2011/09/neymar-joins-ronaldo-on-pes-2012-cover.html|title=Neymar Joins Ronaldo On PES 2012 US Cover|publisher=only pro evolutions|date= 8 September 2011 |accessdate=8 September 2011|last= Harvey|first= Mike}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/pro-evolution-soccer-release-new-demo|title=Pro Evolution Soccer release new demo|publisher=GMF}}</ref>

On February 2013, Neymar became the first Brazilian athlete to be on a ''[[TIME]]'' cover, an achievement, given the fact that the previous eight to be featured on the front page were Brazil's former presidents and diplomats.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insideworldsoccer.com/2013/02/neymar-on-time-magazine-cover-picture.html |title=Pic of the day: Neymar graces TIME magazine cover |work=inside World Soccer |date=22 February 2013}}</ref> The issue included a main article by [[Bobby Ghosh]] and was titled "The Next Pelé" with the subtitle: "How the career of Brazilian football star Neymar explains his country's economy".

Controversy erupted because of a cover by Brazilian football magazine ''[[Placar]]'' that depicted Neymar on a cross. The title read "A Crucificação de Neymar" (the Crucifixion of Neymar) and subtitled: "the Brazilian ace turns scapegoat in a sport where everyone plays dirty"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/10/01/image-brazil-prodigy-neymar-depicted-as-christ-on-the-cross-for-football-magazine/ |author=Dan Kilpatrick|title=Brazil Prodigy Neymar Depicted As Christ On The Cross For Football Magazine |work=CaugtOffside.com |date=1 October 2012}}</ref>

In April 2013, Brazilian cartoonist [[Mauricio de Sousa]] released a ''[[Monica's Gang]]'' comic book featuring a younger version of Neymar (called ''Neymar Jr'') as the main character.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.3news.co.nz/VIDEO-Brazlils-Neymar-becomes-comic-book-character/tabid/415/articleID/294882/Default.aspx|work=3 News NZ |title= Neymar now a comic book character| date=April 19, 2013}}</ref>

In May 2013, ''SportsPro'' magazine named Neymar as the most marketable athlete on the planet for the second consecutive year. He topped the list ahead of [[Lionel Messi]], [[Rory McIlroy]], [[Usain Bolt]] and [[Cristiano Ronaldo]], among other sportspeople. The list measures the monetary value, the age, the force in domestic markets, the charisma and their market potential in the next three years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportspromedia.com/most_marketable/neymar |title=Neymar tops list of most marketable athletes in the world |work=SportsPro Media |date=8 May 2013}}</ref>

===Music===
Neymar has become an icon in promoting Brazilian modern pop music, particularly [[Música sertaneja]]. The video in which Neymar dances in the [[Santos FC|Santos]] [[locker room]] dancing in front of teammates to the tune of [[Michel Teló]]'s hit "[[Ai se eu te pego!]]" carrying his recorder making the round of the players went [[viral video|viral]]. He made a point of performing his dance antiques to the song after scoring goals in football games and appeared live with Teló in one of the latter's concerts. He also supported sertanejo singer [[Gusttavo Lima]] performing live with Lima on renditions of the singer's hits "[[Balada (song)|Balada]]" and "Fazer Beber". In 2012, he made cameo appearances in the [[music video]] for yet another sertanejo hit "[[Eu Quero Tchu, Eu Quero Tcha]]" by [[João Lucas & Marcelo]].

==Club statistics==
{{updated|1 November 2013.}}<ref>{{cite web | url = http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/132948/neymar?cc=3888 | title = Neymar ESPN Stats | publisher = ESPN | accessdate =25 May 2013}}</ref>

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|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="3"|State League
!colspan="3"|Cup
!colspan="3"|Continental
!colspan="3"|Intercontinental
!colspan="3"|Total
|-
!Apps
!Goals
!Assists
!Apps
!Goals
!Assists
!Apps
!Goals
!Assists
!Apps
!Goals
!Assists
!Apps
!Goals
!Assists
!Apps
!Goals
!Assists
|-
!colspan="2"|[[Brazil]]
!colspan="3"|[[Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|Brasileirão]]
!colspan="3"|[[Campeonato Paulista|Paulista]]
!colspan="3"|[[Copa do Brasil]]
!colspan="3"|[[Copa Libertadores]]<sup><span style="color:blue;">1</span></sup>
!colspan="3"|[[FIFA Club World Cup|Club World Cup]]
!colspan="3"|Total
|-
| rowspan="6"|[[Santos FC|Santos]]
|[[2009 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|2009]]
|33||10||7||12||3||2||3||1||0||colspan=3|–||colspan=3|–||48||14||9
|-
|[[2010 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|2010]]
|31||17||7||19||14||7||8||11||5||2||0||0||colspan=3|–||60||42||19
|-
|[[2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|2011]]
|21||13||4||11||4||2||colspan=3|–||13||6||3||2||1||0||47||24||9
|-
|[[2012 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|2012]]
|17||14||7||16||20||8||colspan=3|–||14||9||4||colspan=3|–||47||43||19
|-
|[[2013 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|2013]]
|1||0||0||18||12||7||4||1||2||colspan=3|–||colspan=3|–||23||13||9
|-
!colspan="1"|'''Total'''
!103!!54!!25!!76!!53!!26!!15!!13!!7!!29!!15!!7!!2!!1!!0!!225!!136!!65
|-
!colspan="2"|[[Spain]]
!colspan="3"|[[La Liga]]
!colspan="3"|[[Supercopa de España]]
!colspan="3"|[[Copa del Rey]]
!colspan="3"|[[Uefa Champions League|Champions League]]
!colspan="3"|[[FIFA Club World Cup|Club World Cup]]
!colspan="3"|Total
|-
| rowspan="2"|[[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]]
|[[2013–14 FC Barcelona season|2013-14]]
|10||3||7||2||1||0||0||0||0||3||0||1||colspan=3|–||15||4||8
|-
!colspan="1"|'''Total'''
!10!!3!!7!!2!!1!!0!!0!!0!!0!!3!!0!!1!!colspan=3|–!!15!!4!!8
|-
!colspan="2"|Career total
!113!!57!!32!!78!!54!!26!!15!!13!!7!!32!!15!!8!!2!!1!!0!!240!!140!!73
|}
*:<small>'''<sup><span style="color:blue;">1</span></sup>Includes [[Copa Sudamericana]], [[Recopa Sudamericana]].'''</small>

==Honours==
<!--Actual awards only; do not include runners-up.-->

===Club===
;Santos
*[[Campeonato Paulista]] (3): [[2010 Campeonato Paulista|2010]], [[2011 Campeonato Paulista|2011]], [[2012 Campeonato Paulista|2012]]
*[[Copa do Brasil]] (1): [[2010 Copa do Brasil|2010]]
*[[Copa Libertadores]] (1): [[2011 Copa Libertadores|2011]]
*[[Recopa Sudamericana]] (1): [[2012 Recopa Sudamericana|2012]]
;Barcelona
*[[Supercopa de España]] (1): [[2013 Supercopa de España|2013]]



===National team===
'''Brazil''
*[[South American Youth Championship]] (1): [[2011 South American Youth Championship|2011]]
*[[Superclásico de las Américas]] (2): [[2011 Superclásico de las Américas|2011]], [[2012 Superclásico de las Américas|2012]]
*[[Summer Olympic Games|Olympic Silver Medal]] (1): [[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|2012]]
*[[FIFA Confederations Cup]] (1): [[2013 FIFA Confederations Cup|2013]]


===Individual===
*Best Young Player of [[Campeonato Paulista]] (1): 2009
*Best Forward of [[Campeonato Paulista]] (4): 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
*Best Forward of [[Campeonato Brasileiro Série A]] (3): 2010, 2011, 2012
*Best player of [[Campeonato Paulista]] (4): 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
*Best player of [[South American Youth Championship]] (1): 2011
*Best player of [[Copa Libertadores]] (1): 2011
*Best player of [[Campeonato Brasileiro Série A]] (1): 2011
*Best player of [[Recopa Sudamericana]] (1): 2012
*[[FIFA Confederations Cup|FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Ball]] (1): [[2013 FIFA Confederations Cup#Awards|2013]]
*[[World Soccer (magazine)|Young Player of the Year]] (1): 2011
*[[Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão|Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Championship Squad]] (3): 2010, 2011, 2012
*[[Copa Libertadores|Copa Libertadores Championship Squad]] (1): 2012
*[[Arthur Friedenreich]] Award (2): 2010, 2012
*[[Armando Nogueira]] Trophy (2): 2011, 2012
*[[Bola de Ouro|Golden Ball]] (1): 2011 – Best player in [[Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|Brazilian League]] by magazine [[Placar]]
*[[Bola de Ouro|Silver Ball]] (2): 2010, 2011 – Best Forward in [[Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|Brazilian League]] by magazine [[Placar]]
*[[Bola de Ouro|Silver Ball ''hors concours'']] (1): 2012
*[[Bola de Ouro|Golden Boot]] (2): 2010, 2011, 2012 – Most goals in all competition in [[Brazil]]
*[[Copa do Brasil]] Top scorer (1): [[2010 Copa do Brasil|2010]]
*[[South American Youth Championship]] Top scorer (1): 2011
*[[FIFA Club World Cup|FIFA Club World Cup Bronze Ball]] (1): [[2011 FIFA Club World Cup#Awards|2011]]
*[[South American Footballer of the Year]] (2): 2011, 2012
*[[FIFA Puskás Award]] (1): 2011
*[[Campeonato Paulista]] Top scorer (1): 2012
*[[Copa Libertadores]] Top scorer (1): 2012
*[[FIFA Confederations Cup|FIFA Confederations Cup Bronze Shoe]] (1): 2013
*[[FIFA Confederations Cup|FIFA Confederations Cup Dream Team]] (1): 2013

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
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*[http://www.santosfc.com.br/futebol/elenco/jogador.asp?i=2 Santos FC profile]
*[http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/neymar/profil/spieler_68290.html Transfermarkt profile]
*{{soccerbase|55850}}
*[http://soccernet.espn.go.com/player/_/id/132948/neymar-da-silva-santos-j%C3%BAnior?cc=3888 Profile] at ESPN
*{{NFT player|pid=39625}}
*{{FIFA player|314197}}

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{{2012 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year}}
{{Craque do Brasileirão}}
{{Bola de Ouro}}
{{Copa Santander Libertadores MVP Award}}
{{South American Footballer of the Year}}
{{FIFA Puskás Award winners}}
{{Copa Libertadores top scorers}}
{{FIFA Confederations Cup awards}}
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{{Persondata
| NAME =Neymar
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES =Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
| SHORT DESCRIPTION =Brazilian footballer
| DATE OF BIRTH =6 February 1992
| PLACE OF BIRTH =[[Mogi das Cruzes]], Brazil
| DATE OF DEATH =
| PLACE OF DEATH =
}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Neymar}}
[[Category:1992 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Brazilian footballers]]
[[Category:Brazilian expatriate footballers]]
[[Category:Brazil youth international footballers]]
[[Category:Brazil international footballers]]
[[Category:Footballers at the 2012 Summer Olympics]]
[[Category:2013 FIFA Confederations Cup players]]
[[Category:Olympic footballers of Brazil]]
[[Category:Olympic medalists in football]]
[[Category:Olympic silver medalists for Brazil]]
[[Category:People from Mogi das Cruzes]]
[[Category:Campeonato Brasileiro Série A footballers]]
[[Category:La Liga footballers]]
[[Category:Santos Futebol Clube players]]
[[Category:FC Barcelona footballers]]
[[Category:South American Youth Championship players]]
[[Category:2011 Copa América players]]
[[Category:Medalists at the 2012 Summer Olympics]]
[[Category:FIFA Confederations Cup-winning players]]
[[Category:Expatriate footballers in Spain]]

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