He born on February 5, 1992, in São Paulo, Brazil, Neymar drew attention for his impressive soccer abilities at an early age. He emerged as a star for Santos FC as a teenager, winning four straight Player of the Year awards while becoming one of Brazil’s most popular public figures.

Neymar is one of the strikers with more experience in the field , so in Champions League teams and in the Brazil teams is an essential member in the line to face the opponent.

On the other hand, this player is characterized in the speed of his tactics when he is controling the ball. Moreover, he can plays in any area in order to demonstrate his talent.

Beginning

In the year 2010, Neymar contributed by scoring 14 goals in 19 matches helping his team win the Campeonato Paulista league comfortably. For his performance he was given the best player of the league award. Because of his impressive performances soon international clubs were looking for the chance to buy him. But Santos did not allow Neymar to be transferred to any other club.

Awards

2010 Arthur Friedenreich
2011 Bola de Ouro, South American Footballer of the Year, World Soccer Young Player of the Year
2012 FIFA Puskás, South American Footballer of the Year, Arthur Friedenreich
2014 Golden Year
2015 UEFA Champions League Top Goalscorer

Salary

He is the third-highest-paid soccer player, making $90 million. Of that, he makes $73 million in salary and winnings and $17 million from endorsements.