Neymar

Brazilian footballer and PSG star

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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