Neymar was born on February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes, Sao Paulo, Brazil. He began playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy at Santos FC when he was just 11 years old.
He made his professional debut for Santos in 2009 at the age of 17 and quickly established himself as one of the most promising young talents in Brazilian football. He helped Santos win the Copa do Brasil in 2010 and the Copa Libertadores in 2011, scoring crucial goals in both tournaments.
In 2011, Neymar made his debut for the Brazilian national team and quickly became one of the team's key players. He helped the team win the Confederations Cup in 2013 and the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Neymar's performances for Santos and the Brazilian national team attracted the attention of top European clubs, and he eventually joined FC Barcelona in 2013.
He formed a lethal attacking trio with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Barcelona, winning multiple domestic and international titles, including the Uefa Champions League in 2015.
In 2017, Neymar made a record-breaking transfer to Paris Saint-Germain for €222 million, making him the most expensive player in football history at the time. He has continued to be a prolific scorer and creative force in attack for both PSG and the Brazilian national team, and he remains one of the most popular and recognizable footballers in the world.
But what are the 13 things you absolutely need to know about the attacker?
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