Neymar Net Worth and Facts

Neymar is certainly one of the most famous football player in the planet and without any doubt earns more than most of the players who play professionally.

There are some less known facts about Neymar including Neymar Net worth :

1. Neymar Name is after his father 

Neymar’s father name is Neymar Se, this is why he is called Neymar Jr. His full name is  Neymar Da Silva Santos and he was born and raised in Brazil. His father also was a professional footballer .

2. Neymar scored his 100th professional goal at his 20th Birthday

Neymar scored his 100th professional goal exactly on his birthday. This achievement came when he played against Palmeiras in the Campeonato Paulista, on February, 2012.

3. He is the only Brazilian player to Feature on the Cover of Times

He is the only Brazilian player to get listed in the cover of Times Magazine. Although many Brazilian politicians have made to the cover, he is not only the first footballer but also first representative of sportsman in Brazil to get into the cover of popular magazine.

4. He has a son to unmarried ex-girlfriend

Neymar impregnated his girlfriend and has a son named David Lucca Da Silva Santos .  He has expressed his feeling that he was in fear and tensed when he first knew that his girlfriend was pregnant. However being a strong catholic, he decided to give birth to his baby.

5. He almost joined Real Madrid

Neymar almost joined Real Madrid as he appeared on a successful trial while he was in Santos. However, Santos waved an increment on his salary to keep hold of him. Finally later on he went on to make a 49 Million Pound move to Barcelona where he has succeed alongside the likes of top strikers Messi and Luis Suarez.

6. Rejected in World Cup Squad

Neymar was already a young sensation in Brazil back in 2010 when he played for Santos. At the age of 18, Pele recommended the Brazilian coach back then to include Neymar in the squad, however , the coach did not even add him in the 23 men’s world cup list. The coach said that Neymar was not ready to perform in such a big tournament despite of his club success because of lack of exposure in the national team.

7. His father is his adviser

His father , Neymar Sr. is the legal and financial adviser of Neymar. Neymar makes a lot of money at Barcelona and Neymar’s net worth according to incomeworth.com is around $110 Million. He earns around $12 Million every year and his father looks after all the legal issues.

8. Inspired by Cristiano

Neymar’s footballing idols are Cristiano Ronaldo, England striker Wayne Rooney and Iniesta. Lucky enough, he plays alongside Iniesta in FC Barcelona.

9. West Ham and Chelsea’s Radar

Neymar first caught attention of English Premier League club which was none other than West Ham United. West Ham made an initial bid for the player which was instantly rejected by Santos. Additionally further bids were rejected before it caught other club’s attention. After West Ham’s interest, Neymar was wanted in England by different clubs like Chelsea , Manchester United, eventually all failed.

10. A Pop Icon

Neymar is an icon for promoting Brazilian Pop music. He once revealed the media that he like One Direction and someday collaborate with One direction.