Unraveling the Legend: Neymar’s Ascent from Poverty to Glory

The name Neymar resonates powerfully in the world of football. While some fans may argue that he ranks among the greatest players of his generation, alongside legends like Messi and Ronaldo, his story is much more than accolades. It’s a tale of resilience and triumph over adversity. Imagine a boy whose mother could not afford an ultrasound during her pregnancy and who, at just four months old, survived a devastating car accident that could have claimed his life and that of his family.

This article delves into the extraordinary journey of Neymar—a young man who navigates the pressures of fame while remaining grounded in his roots, family, and love for the beautiful game. We’ll explore the highs and lows of his life, from his humble beginnings to his rise as a football icon, uncovering the challenges and victories that shaped his path. Prepare to be inspired as we showcase the early life and ascent of this Brazilian legend, illustrating just how far he has come.

Neymar Childhood Story:

To begin his biography, Neymar is known by three nicknames: Juninho, Joia, and the Lord of the Night. Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior arrived into the world on the 5th day of February, year 1992 to his mother, Nadine Goncalves, and his father, Neymar Santos Sr. He was born in Mogi das Cruzes, a town on the outskirts of São Paulo, Brazil.

Life was rough for his Dad, Neymar Sr, and his wife, Nadine, before his birth owing to low income.

Did you know?… When Neymar’s mum was pregnant, the family could not afford an ultrasound scan to check their baby’s baby’s development. Thankfully, he was hale and hearty.

Neymar came to the world as the first son and child out of two children (himself and Rafaella Santos), born of the union between his parents.

He inherited his name from his father, who bears Neymar Senior. The name (Jnr) distinguished his son from the father.

The Neymar Accident Story:

For many who didn’t know, Junior would have died at almost a year old. Truth be told, the football world wouldn’t have known he once existed. Now here is the whole story.

At the tender age of four months, Neymar miraculously survived a fatal car crash. The cause of the accident was an oncoming vehicle that recklessly ran off a steep mountain.

The notorious driver lost control of his wheel. The vehicle got diverted towards Neymar’s family’s car and bashed them heavily – in what was termed a terrible accident.

Again, the sad event happened while Mr Santos and Nadine were on their way to visit some relatives.

The accident happened on a rainy day, and Neymar’s Dad never knew a car was coming speedily toward his family. As an experienced driver, he tried to swerve to the left but was already too late.

Neymar was badly hurt as blood covered his whole body. Thankfully, there was no breakage of his bones.

However, his Dad’s left leg got a terrible blow – as it dislocated his hip bone. In that instant, Neymar Snr thought he was going to die.

Neymar’s Father’s Reaction to the Accident:

Narrating the account of the accident, Neymar’s father told the media;

WHILE IN A STATE OF SHOCK, I SAID TO MY WIFE, ‘NADINE, I AM DYING’. EVERYTHING HAPPENED SO QUICKLY, AND THERE WAS A LOT OF CONFUSION.

What worried Neymar Snr the most wasn’t his injuries but the state of his only child – Neymar Jr.

Asides from the pain he felt and his broken hip bone, the heartbroken man shouted, in a feeling of his worst fear. In his words;

WHERE IS MY SON?

He looked around with lots of fear but couldn’t find Neymar – thinking the accident threw him out of the car.

For a brief second, Neymar Snr thought he had lost him. With that in mind, he asked God to just kill him instead of taking his son.

The Neymar Accident Story – Relief at Last:

Nadine (Neymar’s mum) had to climb out of the car through the broken back window while a seatbelt still trapped her husband.

As luck would have it, God answered the family’s prayers as people rushed out to the rescue. They first pulled Neymar Snr under the seat of his car.

Baby Neymar was in a very sorry state. Blood soaked his whole body at the time they rushed him to the hospital.

The little boy got a cut on the head caused by a shred of glass from the car. Thankfully, the family recovered from the sad incident.

Neymar’s Growing-Up Years:

When you look at the football genius today, it is hard to believe he was a victim of such a terrible ordeal in his early life.

Three years after the accident, Neymar’s family welcomed a girl child. Pictured below, the flashy winger grew up alongside his sister, who goes by the name Rafaella Santos.

Neymar had the basic traits of a family’s only child before his sister was born. He was the type – always helpful to his parents. Neymar always puts up this serious face while extending help to Nadine, his mother, in the kitchen.

As he grew bigger with his sister Rafaella, the boy became more carefree and eccentric. As a child, he started showing the early signs and manifestation of his destiny. This became evident by the way he kicked things like his favourite balloon.

Neymar Family Background:

The flashy winger was born into a humble household. He comes from a football family, which the game never favoured. In simple terms, his family was so unlucky and never made it in football.

Did you know?… Neymar’s Dad was once an amateur footballer who played for Brazil’s lowest league.

So unlucky, his career was nothing to write home about. This was how he looked like during his footballing days.

Unfortunately, the horror accident Neymar Snr experienced left him with a broken hip bone. This caused an injury that refused to heal. As a result, Neymar Snr was forced to abandon his football career.

The decision to prematurely retire from the game brought its own consequence. That led to extreme hardship for Neymar’s family and made his Dad dirt poor.

As time went on, things got so worst that Mr Santos couldn’t afford to pay electric bills for his home. Because of that, poor Neymar and his mum lived mostly by candlelight.

At one stage, the whole family – now with the addition of the last child, Rafaella – had no option but to leave home. They all moved to Neymar’s grandparents’ house.

While living there, Neymar’s Dad, Mum, himself and Rafaella were forced to cram into one room. As a way of managing, they shared a single mattress.

To sustain and bring hope back to his family, Neymar’s Father began doing multiple jobs.

He worked as a labourer, a mechanic and a salesman – all in the name of recovering from financial difficulties. The hard work brought some comfort to the family but sure wasn’t easy on the man’s health.

While Neymar’s family lived in his grandparents’ house, they were able to use electricity instead of candle lights. The family’s quality of life improved, and they remained happy while they stayed there.

Neymar Family Origin:

Unfortunately, Neymar was born into the impoverished municipality of Mogi das Cruzes, a shantytown about an hour’s drive from São Paulo. As shown on the map, Mogi das Cruzes is located on the outskirts of the main city, far from the wealth and opportunities of São Paulo’s center.

During an interview with the British national daily newspaper (the Mirror), Neymar’s father referred to his son’s birth town as the dumping ground of Sao Paulo.

In other words, it is the place where Brazil’s most populous city (São Paulo) throws all its garbage.

Back then, Neymar’s Family lived in a very low social-quality neighbourhood. Mogi das Cruzes to date remains a dangerous area laden with drug use, poverty and high crime levels.

By implication, it sums up the fact that Neymar’s life has been a struggle from the very beginning. Simply put, his family didn’t start from zero. They began at minus five.

Neymar’s Education:

Consequently, when the flashy Brazilian was of schooling age, he got enrolled in an education system that suited his footballing ilk.

Early on, he would combine his passion for soccer with schooling. There was nothing that would take football away from the youngster after his studies. Back then (after school), if Neymar wasn’t seen his ball, he would be spotted playing video games.

Back then, at home after school, his parents could not afford electricity, so he can use light to read his books.

As earlier written, this development made the family use candles as the only illumination source for his study.

However, at some point, things improved, and the quest to become a professional took over his education.

Neymar Football Story:

As a child, he wanted to be everything – from Batman to Superman, and then, Power Rangers. Neymar was simply too hyperactive.

Among all his childhood hobbies, Football became the most cherished. Neymar’s father recognized his son’s incredible talent at a very young age and decided to help him pursue his dreams.

First thing first, he allowed him to combine futsal with street football. At the age of six, Neymar began playing futsal. The hard court football game became a massive influence on him while growing up.

Futsal helped Neymar develop his technique, ability to perform moves in tight spaces and speed of thought.

To get opportunities for a very competitive futsal engagement, Neymar’s parents had to source funds to secure a relocation.

In the year 1999, the family moved more than 100 kilometres from Mogi das Cruzes (Neymar’s birthplace) to São Vicente.

Settling at the coastal municipality in southern São Paulo, they found a highly competitive Futsal team named Portuguesa Santista. Neymar passed their trials and got inducted into their Futsal youth ranks.

Upon observing him play for the first time, fans became wowed at his technical skills, flair, and creativity. Neymar was quickly dubbed “a child phenomenon”.

The boy was the type who used his array of tricks and feints to beating players far bigger and older than him.

Without any rival, Neymar became the best futsal kid in the entire academy. He was constantly cheered for having extreme confidence, trickery with the ball, use of feints and ability to perform big moves in tight spaces.

Road to Fame Story:

In the year 2003, five years after joining Portuguesa Santista, Neymar’s family got the call of their dreams. Santos FC, one of the biggest clubs in the country, offered the rising star a contract.

That year, his parents moved to Santos, a coastal city in southern Brazil’s São Paulo state. The lucrative contract by the club changed the financial status of Neymar’s household.

With more money, his family bought their first property, a house very close to Vila Belmiro, which is Santos FC’s home stadium. They constantly blessed their son for helping their family get out of poverty.

Neymar’s Real Madrid Trials:

While playing with the Alvinegro, Neymar displayed an unrivalled football prowess more than anyone within his rank.

At the age of 14, his name was already popular among European scouts who began fighting for his signature.

In the year 2006, Neymar got his first European invitation for a Madrid academy trial. He, alongside his father, travelled to Spain for tryouts with Los Blancos.

At that time, Real Madrid had big names like Ronaldo, Robinho, Zinedine Zidane, Roberto Carlos and David Beckham.

After several talks, transfer negotiations failed. Neymar’s Dad wasn’t pleased with what Real Madrid had offered. At this time, he decided that his young prodigy son would continue to grow with Santos.

Continued Rise with Santos Academy:

To scare foreign clubs from taking him away, Santos increased Neymar’s earnings from 10,000 to 125,000 reais per month.

He repaid the faith placed on him by making a continuous display of his unrivalled football prowess – more than anyone within his ranks. He achieved a meteoric rise during his years with Santos Academy.

Following Neymar’s Santos academy performances, he got called to represent the Brazil national under-17 football team. While there, he became a close friend of Philippe Coutinho.

Neymar’s Biography – Career Success Story:

At the age of 17, he got upgraded to Santos FC’s first team after signing his first professional contract.

As a senior Alvinegro Praiano, Neymar turned into a global superstar. He was one whom many European clubs dreamt of having on their team.

In addition to helping Brazil win the prestigious 2011 South American Youth Championship, Neymar also won all South America’s trophies available for grabs.

They include the Campeonato Paulista, the Copa Libertadores, Copa do Brasil and Recopa Sudamericana.

FC Barcelona Success Story:

Around May 2013, he finally made his transfer to the Spanish giant. It was a move considered one of the greatest in South America’s shipment of stars to Europe. With that transfer, the life of Neymar’s family changed forever.

The flashy superstar became part of Barcelona’s attacking trio that has Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez. Together like brothers, these South Americans helped Blaugrana fetch all the available titles for grabs.

They include the Champions League, La Liga, Copa del Rey, UEFA Super Cup, Supercopa de España and FIFA Club World Cup.

Making a name for Brazil:

In addition to the successes at the club level, Neymar repaid his debt of gratitude to his homeland.

Though his input in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2015 Copa América got limited by injuries, he still came out strong the following year.

Brazilians are indeed grateful to Neymar for helping them win the South American Youth Championship. It didn’t end there.

Neymar, alongside stars like Gabriel Jesus and Filippe Anderson, gave the country the famous 2016 Summer Olympics trophy.

PSG Success Story:

Around August 2017, Barcelona and Neymar’s management, led by his Dad, did the unthinkable in football negotiations.

They brokered a deal worth €222 million that successfully saw Neymar move to Paris Saint-Germain. The transfer made him one of the World’s Highest-Paid Soccer Players.

In France, Neymar, alongside other big names – the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani, etc., helped PSG win the domestic treble and quadruple.

It didn’t just end there. His brilliance led the club to its first-ever Champions League Final.

At the time of updating Neymar’s biography, he was dubbed the most marketable athlete in the world. Again, he, alongside Brazilian legend Pele and the late Diego Maradona, once ranked among the top 100 most influential people on planet Earth.

Without a doubt, Neymar represents a gigantic recipe not just in world football but sports in general. The rest, as we say, of his Bio will always be history.

Biography of Neymar’s Love Life:

Everyone knows he is a Brazilian superstar. However, only a few are aware of the numerous girlfriends Neymar has dated. One thing is a fact.

Over the years, the exotic Footballer has gained a reputation for being a serial womanizer. This section takes you through his past and present relationships.

Neymar’s Love Story with Carolina Dantas:

They both began dating in the year 2010 when the Brazilian was only 18. A few months after their relationship, Carolina Dantas got pregnant.

In the year 2011, precisely on the 13th of August, she gave birth to their son, whom they named Davi Lucca da Silva Santos.

Sadly and unexpectedly to fans, the love story between Neymar and Carolina was short-lived. The flashy winger broke up with the mother of his child not long after she gave birth to Davi Lucca. Since then, they have become friends.

Since ending his relationship in 2011, Neymar has maintained a good relationship with his son. He transfers money to Carolina Dantas every month for both of their upkeep.

In a bid to fulfil his promise of being a good Dad, Neymar tries to participate in the life of his son as much as he can.

Neymar’s Love Story with Barbara Evans:

Just after he left the relationship with the mother of his child (Davi Lucca da Silva Santos), Neymar quickly moved on to another girl.

He began dating Barbara Evans that same year in 2011. However, for reasons unknown, their love ended very soon.

Neymar’s Love Story with Carol Abranches:

Still, in 2011 when his son Davi Lucca was born, he moved on from dating Barbara Evans to another woman.

This time, Neymar began dating Carol Abranches, a curvy Brazilian model and dancer. Both had much fun while dating, and Neymar was reportedly so into her.

They agreed to have an open relationship – that’ll see them go intimate with other persons while still dating.

That didn’t go well with Neymar, as he later backed out. When they broke up, Carol Abranches told her fans that she was dating so many men during her time with the Footballer.

Neymar’s Love Story with Bruna Marquezine:

After breaking up with Carol Abranches, the Footballer moved on, hoping to get a more stable relationship.

One day, while at a carnival in Rio, Neymar met and fell in love with Bruna Marquezine at first sight. They began dating from 2012 to 2018 – though the lovers have been off and on since that period.

Bruna and Neymar broke up four times due to a distance relationship and on the allegation of cheating – from the Footballer.

According to her, living outside Brazil is difficult. For staying this long with each other (off and on), Neymar fans could sense that Bruna is the only lady he has loved the most. Who knows, the year 2018 might not be their last breakup year.

Neymar’s Love Story with Patricia Jordane:

While dating Bruna Marquezine, the Ex Barcelona footballer started going out with Patricia Jordane – around 2013. That year, she appeared on the cover of hot magazines about her relationship with Neymar.

Upon hearing about their affair, Neymar denied it, and it later became Patricia’s words against his. For this reason, their alleged affair only lasted for three months.

Neymar’s Love Story with Laryssa Olivera:

Again, while still with Bruna Marquezine, the ex-Barcelona superstar started going out with Laryssa Olivera. Neymar had a short affair with her – for just the month of December 2013.

Their breakup really affected Laryssa, who appeared to be super obsessed with him. Just after their relationship, she began to say ugly things about Neymar. It became so intense that Neymar had to sue her.

Neymar’s Love Story with Thaila Ayala:

After his failed relationship with Laryssa, he moved on to the model and actress. Thaila Ayala hails from the same country as the former Barcelona star.

She is the ex-wife of Brazilian actor Paulo Vilhena, with whom she ended her marriage within the year 2013. In early 2014, she began dating Neymar.

According to rumours, she hooked up with Neymar much earlier – after the split from her husband. When both started dating, fans could see them shielded with security guards everywhere.

They partied at a big nightclub, enjoyed several beaches, and had great night outs in Ibiza. For unknown reasons, Neymar later called off their relationship.

Neymar’s Love Story with Elisabeth Martinez:

Between the years 2014 and 2015, he began dating a Spanish lawyer who is a huge Barcelona fan.

Neymar and Elisabeth Martinez were spotted severally visiting expensive restaurants on his private jet and also having the best time at nightclubs (Opium and Sutton) in Barcelona.

The love story of Elisabeth and Neymar was short-lived. They began dating in late 2014 and ended their relationship in January of 2015.

Neymar’s Love Story with Janin Ullmann:

The Footballer went quiet months before and after his record transfer to PSG – only having his old girlfriend Bruna Marquezine back in his life before they had another quit.

During his time in Paris, Neymar began dating Janin Ullmann, a TV Host, Journalist and producer.

Janin Ullmann, a German television presenter, is ten years older than Neymar. The couples spent the 2020 valentines day together and have been seen attending several parties. Both ended their relationship around June 2020.

Neymar’s Love Story with Natalia Barulich:

Around August 2020, a media report gathered that PSG’s Champions League finalist had started dating the Croatian-Cuban model.

Neymar and Barulich knew each other as friends during one of his previous birthdays, where her ex-boyfriend (Colombian singer Maluma) performed.

After her 2019 breakup, Barulich started interacting with Neymar through his social media accounts. Fans quickly caught on to the budding romance when she posted a photo of herself with Neymar, accompanied by the caption:

“Everyone knows how incredibly talented you are, but if only they could see the beauty and authenticity in your heart. You have all my respect and admiration, Bebe.”

As of the time of writing Neymar’s biography, Natalia Barulich was his current girlfriend. Whether their relationship would last longer than his previous one with Bruna Marquezine? Only time could reveal.

Neymar’s Lifestyle:

The flashy winger is a clear definition of a “lavish lifestyle”. Neymar does not only have the best of everything; he likes to show them off. This section of his Biography explores his lifestyle. Without further ado, let us begin.

Neymar’s Car Collection:

The stylish footballer is a proud owner of an Aston Martin Vulcan ($2.3 million), a Maserati Mc12 ($1.47 million), a Ferrari 458 Italia ($407,234), and a Mercedes AMG ($188,100), etc. These are just a few of Neymar’s cars at his disposition.

Neymar’s Yacht:

He bought it in 2012 for a cool 3.5 million euros. Neymar’s yacht is the Azimut 78 model. It is 25 meters long, has a living room, three suites, sofas comfy for eight, a kitchen, and soundproof built-in. He gave the Yacht the name “Nadine” in honour of his mother.

Neymar’s Helicopter:

The superstar bought it for $15 million, and it is manufactured by Mercedes Benz. Did you know?… Neymar painted the Helicopter BLACK – as a way of paying homage to his childhood comic-book hero Batman. He also has his initials written on it – in white colour.

Neymar’s Private Jet:

The aircraft bears his initials “NRJ,” and it is managed by Brazil-based Power Helicopters. Neymar’s Embraer Legacy 450 Private Jet can cover up to 531 miles an hour with at least nine on board. According to The Sun, he splashed £10.8 million to acquire his own plane.

Neymar’s Houses (Mansions) in Brazil and Paris:

In France, the flashy winger sleeps in his £6.5m five-storey – 10,800 square foot mansion located at Bougival, a commune in the posh western Paris. He also lives in a £7m mansion in Brazil. This expensive property is located in the resort of Mangaratiba, in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.

Neymar’s Wrist Watches:

The fashionable footballer has a huge passion for GaGà Milano watches. According to Business Insider, he once spent $180,000 on watches in just one day at the GaGà Milano Boutique in Tokyo.

Neymar’s Personal Life:

Here, we unveil to you truths about his personality. Perhaps you might have asked; Away from football, who is Neymar? Getting to know his personal life would help you understand him better.

First and foremost, he is a very friendly person, someone who is not only hilarious but does not care about what people think about him.

Neymar just loves to live a happy life. He has also proved he can perform in real dances in front of huge crowds. People who attended this particular concert of his were so lucky, and only real football fans can have MEGA nostalgia for this song he participated in.

Last but not least, Neymar is practical and well-grounded. He is someone who feels the need to always be surrounded by love and beautiful women, especially when he celebrates his birthday.

Neymar Family Life:

An attempt to understand the “secrets” of a prosperous household begins with studying and understanding that from the Brazilian. This section of our biography gives more insight into Neymar’s family, starting with his parents.

About Neymar’s Father:

Born on the 7th of February 1965, Pundits regard him as the Puppet Master behind every big move his son makes. You see this man?… he is the mastermind of his son’s €222m world record transfer.

Neymar Santos Sr has no other job than managing his son’s off-pitch affairs. The father of two acts as his son’s agent, and that has made him fabulously wealthy.

On a professional and personal note, he never lets Neymar down. His managerial expertise has guided his star son to the top. Statistics reveal that both father and son combine to be the richest as far as the football business is concerned.

Asides from the success, Neymar Snr has gotten his fair share of criticism, some of it warranted. On the other hand, some disapproval has arisen from the envy of his incredible rise from extreme poverty to unimaginable riches.

When you think of Fathers and Sons in the football business, consider the Neymars. The relationship between these two has been pivotal to the success of their family. Hence, it is no coincidence that he wears Neymar Jr on the back of his shirts. Every step of the way, Junior has had his father, Neymar Santos Sr., watching his back.

Nothing could stop Neymar Sr since the terrible accident. He made his son the centre of his life. Although, some have said his methods are sometimes controversial. But Neymar Snr is just focused on doing everything to see that his son becomes the most successful footballer in the world.

About Neymar’s Mother:

There are not enough words to describe the importance of Nadine Goncalves to Neymar’s life. Neymar’s mother, Nadine Goncalves, was married to Neymar Santos Sr in 1991. However, their 25 years of successful marriage ended when the couple split in 2016.

The Brazilian footballer remained very close to his mother before and after her divorce from his Dad. While others take their girlfriends to Parties, Neymar Jr does the opposite. He takes his mum to parties.

According to the PSG star,

“My Mom is a big part of my family. She’s the kind of person who, without her, we’d be lost. She supports us. I got real close to my mom when my sister was in college, and my Dad was travelling a lot.”

The world recently caught a glimpse of Neymar’s soft side in a heartwarming video of his viral dance moves with his mother. Watch the show of unconditional love here.

About Neymar’s Sister, Rafaella Beckran:

His only sibling was born on the 11th day of March 1996, which implies she is [how-old-am-i bday=”1996-03-11″] old. Neymar has a very close brother-sister relationship with Rafaella.

From the onset, he is someone who hardly gets her out of his sight. Such platonic closeness made him tattoo her face on his arm, while Rafaella, in return, tattooed her brother’s eyes on her arm.

No matter how old you become, when you are with your siblings, you are bound to revert back to childhood. This is the case with Neymar and Rafaella.

The Over-Protective Brother:

Did you know?… If people get too close to Rafaella, Neymar is capable of losing it. This is because he is Ultra-protective of her.

Once upon a time, fellow Brazilian footballer Dani Alves told TV Globo about his friend’s sister. In his words;

One day, in 2015, fellow players spoke about Neymar’s sister in the locker room. In their words: F*ck, your sister is pretty, isn’t she?!

Neymar became furious and super jealous of that. Those Words made Neymar literally lose it.

This statement proved how protective he is. Since that day, He refused to let his teammates approach her again.

The footballer who became Rafaella’s Boyfriend:

Despite Neymar’s restrictions, one of his Brazilian teammates tried his luck on his sister. He is no other than Gabriel Barbosa, AKA Gabigol.

Seducing Rafaella in 2017 was like piercing a knife in the hearts of Neymar and his father.

The relationship between Gabigol and Rafaella didn’t last, and their breakup was extremely complicated. That, of course, left Neymar and his Dad with grateful hearts.

Some day, on his way out of a nightclub, Neymar’s Dad got into a fight with Gabigol. He made it clear to the footballer that he had no place in his family.

Surprisingly, Rafaella got back together with Gabigol in 2019. By doing that, she proved that her Daddy’s authority doesn’t work on all his children.

Why Rafaella changed her surname to Beckran:

In reality, there is still one player (another) who inspires Rafaella. He is no other than David Beckham. The former England footballer was the reason why she changed her name from Rafaella Santos to Rafaella Beckran.

The change was because of her love for the former England footballer. For this one, Neymar and his Dad didn’t get jealous because of Beckham’s personality.

About Neymar’s Grandparents:

Football’s posterity will never forget this woman for her role when her son’s family suffered from severe hardship.

If you recall, Neymar’s family moved to her place when they suffered from financial difficulties and had no money to pay electricity bills. It was at her house that Neymar’s Dad, Mum, himself and sister shared a mattress. Neymar’s grandmother might be old, but she is still very energetic and full of life.

Neymar Untold Facts (Non-Career):

This part of our Biography tells you everything about the Brazilian in terms of his life away from football. Without further ado, let’s begin.

About Neymar’s Mother’s Boyfriend:

Tiago Ramos is his name, and he is five years younger than Neymar. He is a gamer and a model who once hit worldwide headlines when he began dating Neymar’s mother, Nadine Goncalves.

According to Brazilian media, Tiago Ramos is bisexual. Before dating Nadine, he had previous relationships with Neymar’s cook Mauro and adviser Irinaldo Oliver.

There exist conflicting reports as to whether Tiago Ramos is still going out with Neymar’s mother.

Once upon a time, Neymar’s stepdad claimed some men stabbed him in a Mexican restaurant. He insisted the assault had been premeditated by his enemies.

The Meaning of Neymar’s Tattoos:

The first noticeable body art is the portrait of a woman on his right bicep. The is his beloved mother, Nadine Santos. Still, on his right forearm, there is a tattoo of his son, Davi Luca.

On the right side of Neymar’s chest, a tattoo reads, “Toda arma… E toda língua… Bola que é sua… Que não é sua…”

When asked about the tattoo, Neymar explained that it is a love and consideration phrase for his Dad, which he always says before he goes to any match.

Neymar’s left hand contains a tattoo of the face of a lion. This body art conveys the fact that he is fearless. It also signifies his ability to overcome challenges through bravery and courage.

Neymar’s neck’s left side contains a tattoo of three little birds flying – along with the words; “Tudo Passa“. The terms signify that nothing last, like how birds can never stay in one place.

Furthermore, the backside of Neymar’s neck contains a tattoo of a cross with wings. The tattoo represents his religious views. There is also his Blessed tattoo which is the blessing of his career by God.

Finally, while at PSG, Neymar decided to adorn the back with new designs of Spider-Man and Batman. The tattoo is a tribute to the favourite comic book characters of his childhood. Neymar took inspiration from these superheroes.

Neymar’s Religion:

Since his childhood, Neymar has been a Pentecostal Christian who reportedly pays his tithe. In fact, Neymar gives 10% of his income to the church.

Right from his childhood, religion has always been a significant part of his life and philosophy. Neymar believes that life only makes sense when our highest goal is to serve Jesus Christ.

Additionally, the religious footballer has worn headbands since his childhood days containing the words “100% Jesus.” Lastly, Kaka is Neymar’s spiritual role model.

Neymar Rape Story:

Around July 2019, Najila Trindade and her ex-husband, Estivens Alves, attempted to blackmail the PSG winger.

The alleged Neymar rape story began when the footballer met Najila online, paid for her a trip to France and made love with her in a hotel. Upon returning to Brazil, Najila went to the Police to report that Neymar had raped her.

Neymar released a seven-minute video on Instagram in his defence, revealing that he is falsely accused of rape. He also published Whatsapp messages and images, which he claimed came from the woman.

Thankfully, the police announced that they would drop the rape investigation against Neymar due to insufficient evidence. Later on, new evidence favouring Neymar shows Najila Trindade, the woman who accused Neymar of rape, being filmed for ATTACKING him first in the hotel room.

Neymar’s Movies:

Over the last few years, there has been an increase in the number of players who star in movies. Neymar Jr is one of them.

Since 2012, the winger has taken giant leaps into films and TV Series like Encanador, Return of Xander Cage and Money Heist, etc. Here is a glimpse of Neymar movies.

Neymar Untold Facts (Career):

This concluding section of his Bio unveils to us truths that relate to his professional life. Without wasting your time, let’s proceed.

Comparing Neymar’s PSG Salary to that of the Average French Citizen:

Did you know?… the average citizen in France who earns 49,500 euros yearly would need 14 years and one month to make what Neymar collects weekly at PSG?

Neymar Profile (FIFA):

The Brazilian, just like Mohammed Salah, exhibits perfection in terms of movement and skill. His mentality is as good as that of Robert Lewandoski. Over the years, he has remained the ideal choice for FIFA gamers.

Neymar’s only limitation in the game is his interception, strength and aggression. The Speed dribbler is flawed when it comes to winning physical challenges.

He also has terrible timing when it comes to headings at goal. Nevertheless, he’s got an incredible FIFA stat.

Conclusion:

Neymar’s Life Story began in Mogi das Cruzes, a suburb near São Paulo. At this municipality, he got a date with Destiny. It was where he and his Dad decided that football would be a significant part of their family’s future.

Breaking his hip bone in an accident ended his Dad’s career. That didn’t stop Mr Santos from fighting for his family’s improved standard of living. With his help, Neymar got support in his early career and achieved his life goals.

We all know the Brazilian gets injured regularly. However, Neymar is someone who doesn’t disappoint when he returns from injury.

Over the years, footballers like Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard have fallen off the earth when dealing with injuries. Neymar has sustained his momentum.

The truth is, if there was no Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar wasn’t injury-prone, he would have become the best footballer in the world – not once. It is only a matter of time to see if he can edge out among rising stars – Kylian Mbappe and Erling Halland to win his first Ballon d’Or.

It behoves us to commend Neymar’s parents – Nadine Santos and Neymar Santos Sr for sticking with him through thick and thin. Rafaella (his sister) remains one of the sources of his inner strength. The days of enduring family hardship and no electricity are gone for good.

Appreciation Note:

Thanks for reading the Biography of one of Brazil’s most precious footballing Jewels. We strive for accuracy and fairness while delivering the Life Stories of Brazilian Footballers.

Stay tuned for more Brazilian Soccer stories. The Life History of Deivid Washington and Angelo Gabriel will excite you.

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