SOCCER GREATS
NEYMAR CELEBRATING |
NEYMAR JR AFTER SCORING |
LEO MESSI AND NEYMAR |
NEYMAR PLAYING FOR BRAZIL |
NEYMAR JR |
NEYMAR PRACTICING |
Brazilian soccer prodigy Neymar lived up to big expectations by winning four consecutive Player of the Year awards by age 21.
Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. was born on February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil. The son of a former professional soccer player, Neymar followed in his father's footsteps by playing street games and futsal, an indoor version of the game. He joined the Portuguesa Santista youth club in 1999, and within a few years was one of the most highly regarded young talents in the country.