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Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward and serves as a key player for the Brazil national team. His senior club career includes prominent tenures with Santos, FC Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain, where he won numerous domestic league titles. He holds the record as the all-time top scorer for the Brazilian national team, having surpassed the previous benchmark set by Pelé.
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Neymar Jr ranks #18 of 305 in the Footballer ranking, behind Alfredo Di Stéfano, ahead of Luka Modrić.
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What clubs has Neymar played for in his career?
Neymar's senior club career includes Santos in Brazil, FC Barcelona in Spain, Paris Saint-Germain in France, and Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. His 2017 transfer from Barcelona to PSG for approximately €222 million remains the most expensive transfer fee in football history.
How many goals has Neymar scored for the Brazil national team?
Neymar has scored over 75 goals for Brazil, surpassing Pelé's long-standing record of 77 to become Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer according to FIFA-recognized matches. The exact figure has been debated by some Brazilian sources who count additional unofficial friendlies in Pelé's tally.
What major trophies has Neymar won with his clubs?
At Barcelona, Neymar won the UEFA Champions League in 2015 and two La Liga titles as part of the celebrated MSN attacking trio alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez. At PSG, he won multiple Ligue 1 titles and domestic cups, and with Brazil he won the 2016 Olympic gold medal in Rio de Janeiro.
How old was Neymar when he made his professional debut?
Neymar made his professional debut for Santos at age 17 in 2009. His extraordinary performances there, including helping Santos win the Copa Libertadores in 2011, made him one of the most sought-after young players in world football before his move to Barcelona in 2013.
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