Neymar grew up in Praia Grande, Brazil. His childhood neighbourhood was not a dangerous favela but a lively area with chaotic streets and houses of different sizes. His family lived there until 2008, before he became a professional.
He began playing football at age three. His first coach, Betinho, discovered him in 1998 during a beach soccer match. He noticed Neymar’s agility and coordination at age six and said no other boy he coached had what Neymar had.
Neymar’s father said he always treated his son with the goal of pursuing his dreams. He made Neymar’s first contract when he was 12 years old. He has a genuine love for the game. His father said the football pitch is Neymar’s joy and makes him happy wherever he is.
His coach described Neymar’s style as having “ginga” or Brazilian swing. He said this is a natural ability to trick opponents and dribble. He said it is something Brazilian players are born with.
What is Neymar Net Worth?
Neymar’s net worth in 2026 is estimated at around $450 million. His gross income has exceeded $700 million.
His career earnings increased significantly after moving to Barcelona in 2013 for a reported fee of €57 million. At Barcelona, he formed the MSN trio with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez and won La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League.
Paris Saint-Germain signed him in 2017 for a record fee of $264 million. He spent six seasons there before joining Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia on a two-year contract worth $300 million.
Between May 2022 and April 2023, Forbes reported he earned an estimated $85 million. This included $50 million from his PSG contract and $35 million from off-field endorsements. Neymar is among the richest footballers in the world.
Neymar Salary
Neymar Jr returned to Santos in January 2025 on a six-month deal. He took a 99% wage cut from his Al Hilal salary.
Al Hilal paid PSG around €90 million for Neymar Jr in 2023. His contract was valued at roughly $80 million per year in base salary. At Santos, he will earn around €38,000 per week. This is a big wage for Santos but the club expects huge economic benefits from merchandise sales and increased attention.
Neymar Jr only made seven appearances for Al Hilal after joining in the summer of 2023. He ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in October 2023 and spent most of his time recovering. His contract was terminated by mutual consent in January 2025.
His PSG tenure lasted from 2017 to 2023. He won multiple Ligue 1 titles and helped PSG reach the 2020 Champions League final.
Neymar Endorsements
Neymar Jr earns a significant portion of his income from brand deals and endorsements. He is associated with brands including PUMA, Red Bull, Beats by Dre, Blaze Casino, PokerStars, Replay Jeans and Tru Fragrance.
His deal with PUMA earns him about $30 million per year. He also has investments in real estate, esports, digital media and lifestyle brands. He has a YouTube channel with 8.56 million subscribers as of July 2026.
Recently, during Brazil’s World Cup campaign, he added a Jacob & Co. Astronomia Dragon & Tiger watch worth $1 million to his collection. The watch is made of white gold and features 286 diamonds.
Neymar House & Cars
Neymar Jr has a significant real estate portfolio. His best-known property is a coastal estate in Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro. He purchased it in 2016 for around $8 million. He was later fined 16 million reais for environmental violations during construction work on the grounds.
In 2024, he bought a waterfront lot in Miami for $26 million. He plans to build a 13,000-square-foot home there.
He was also linked to a penthouse at the Bugatti Residences in Dubai, priced at $54.45 million. It is described as a “Sky Mansion” with a private pool and a car elevator.
Neymar Jr has an impressive car collection worth over £1 million. His latest addition is a Rolls-Royce Ghost worth £300,000. He called it his “new child” on Instagram. It goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds.
He also owns a Bentley Continental GT worth £230,000 with a W12 engine producing 650 horsepower. It has a top speed of 208 mph and goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
His Aston Martin DBX is worth £162,000. It has a turbocharged V8 and goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. He reportedly insisted this car was included in his Saudi deal.
He requested four Mercedes G-Wagons worth £178,000 each to transport him and his entourage. He also requested a Mercedes van with a chauffeur available 24 hours a day in Saudi Arabia.
He owns a Ferrari 458 Italia worth £160,000. He also has a rare Maserati MC12 worth £415,000. Only 50 were ever made.
His total car collection is estimated to be worth over £1 million.
FAQs
Q. Where did Neymar grow up?
A. Neymar Jr grew up in Praia Grande, Brazil.
Q. At what age did Neymar start playing football?
A. Neymar Jr started playing football at the age of three.
Q. Who discovered Neymar as a young player?
A. His first coach, Betinho, discovered him in 1998.
Q. When did Neymar sign his first contract?
A. His father arranged his first contract when Neymar was 12 years old.
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