Neymar
Brazilian footballer and PSG star
Born
February 5th, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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A Brazilian footballer with a prolific career in both national and club football. Started professional career at Santos FC, where won the Copa do Brasil and the Copa Libertadores. Transferred to Barcelona in 2013, contributing to the team's success in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, earning a reputation as one of the world's top players. In 2017, joined Paris Saint-Germain for a record transfer fee, further establishing prowess in European football. Represented Brazil national team in multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and Copa América.
Won the Copa Libertadores with Santos FC
Scored in the 2015 UEFA Champions League final with Barcelona
Set a record transfer fee to PSG
Represented Brazil in the FIFA World Cup
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