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Neymar, full name Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, is a Brazilian professional footballer born on 5 February 1992 who plays as an attacking midfielder and forward. He is known for his dribbling, technical ability, agility, passing and finishing, and is the all-time top goalscorer and assist provider for the Brazil national team. After his professional debut with Santos in 2009 he led the club to the 2011 Copa Libertadores, joined Barcelona in 2013 as part of the MSN attacking trio with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, then moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 in a world-record transfer before spells at Al-Hilal and a return to Santos in 2025. He won an Olympic gold medal with Brazil in 2016 and appeared at four consecutive FIFA World Cups.

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    born 5 February 1992
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    is a Brazilian professional footballer
  • Competed In: FIFA World Cup, Lead, international career
    He appeared in four consecutive FIFA World Cups from 2014 to 2026
  • Competed In: Copa America, Lead, international career
    Neymar led them to the final of the 2021 Copa América
  • Competed In: UEFA Champions League, Lead, club career
    finished as Champions League runners-up with PSG in 2020
  • On The Roster Of: FC Barcelona, Lead, club career
    Neymar joined Barcelona in 2013
  • On The Roster Of: Paris Saint-Germain FC, Lead, club career
    Neymar joined Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record
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