Roberto Carlos Neymar

He missed the rest of the World Cup due to a fractured vertebra as Brazil sank to an embarrassing 7-1 loss to Germany in the semis. The following year, he helped Santos claim the league and Copa do Brasil championships en route to the first of three straight scoring titles. Born on February 5, 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil, Neymar da Silva Santos Junior inherited his name from his father, a former footballer and his current advisor.Neymar took up football at an early age and played street games and futsal – an indoor version of the game. The same season he made his debut for the senior national team.In 2011, Neymar scored an epic goal, which was voted the FIFA Goal of the Year. However, he was criticized for Brazil's quarterfinal loss in the 2011 Copa America tournament.Despite his domestic exploits, Neymar was not picked for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa by Dunga, even as Pele and Romario had pitched for his inclusion, and over 14,000 fans signing a petition demanding Neymar’s inclusion. Real Madrid today is a reference for any player. He went on to win four consecutive Player of the Year awards and became a national sensation. Then come to Real Madrid".The Ligue 1 champions, who signed Neymar for £198million in 2017, were made to work to keep him in the summer After the player confessed his desire to leave Paris, Real coach Zinedine Zidane poured pressure on his club to make a bid.The Frenchman declared in August of last year: "Neymar is not [in our squad], but until September 2, anything can happen. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. © Buda Mendes/LatinContent/Getty Images © John Peters/Manchester United/Getty Images © Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images "Do you want to win the Champions League? © Joe Bangay/Daily Express/Getty Images © Andy Mead/YCJ/Icon SMI/Icon Sport Media via Getty Images © Marcelo Hernandez/LatinContent/Getty Images) The feared forward-line scored 364 goals over three seasons.During his time in Spain, Neymar helped Barcelona to a historic treble – La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League titles – in the 2014-15 season. He named his son, Davvi Luca, but has not revealed the name of the child’s mother to “protect her”.In 2010, Premier League club West Ham United noticed Neymar’s exploits and approached him with a £12 million offer.

For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed Real and rivals Barcelona both tried to sign Neymar last summerNeymar applauds empty stadium as Frustrated PSG fans let off fireworks outside stadium during behind closed doors Champions League game with Dortmund Roberto Carlos spent 11 successful years at the Bernabeu © Miguel Ruiz/FC Barcelona via Getty Images) © Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images © Keystone-France/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images Unlimited access to 5,000+ magazines and newspapers; flat 50% off "Everyone deserves a new opportunity and I think Marcelo is growing again to be the Marcelo I saw play, with joy, who does things that only he can do on the field," he said. Neymar joined French club Paris Saint-Germain on a contract that will run until 2022. Report: Kim has 'begged' Kanye to end presidential run. Here's how to find out which one you are.UK families bereaved by Covid-19 lose eligibility for welfare benefitsHarry, Meghan talk importance of online kindness with young leadersJimenez can be Ronaldo's Benzema at Juventus – CapelloMysterious gamma-ray 'heartbeat' detected from cosmic gas cloudZimbabwe to meet Vatican envoy over Catholic bishops' criticism "These great players always have to play for the best clubs in the world. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The bid, although unsuccessful, drew global attention and soon Chelsea showed interest in him.A youth icon, Neymar was named the most marketable athlete in the world by SportsPro magazine in 2012 and 2013, pipping the likes of Usain Bolt, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rory McIlroy and Lionel Messi.Neymar scored his 100th professional goal on his 20th birthday in 2012 and finished the year with a career-best total of 43 goals.In 2013, Neymar moved to Europe and signed a five-year deal with La Liga side Barcelona. Roberto Carlos: I wanted Neymar at Real Madrid a long time ago Dejan Kalinic. The €57 million purchase made him the ninth-most expensive buy for the club.Neymar started the 2014 FIFA World Cup brightly, scoring 4 goals and 1 assist before being kneed in the back by Colombia’s Juan Camilo Zúñiga in the quarter-final. When news of his talents reached Europe, he was offered the chance to join Real Madrid at age 14. He joined the Portuguesa Santista youth club in 1999, and within a few years went on to become one of the most talented youngsters in the country.His professional career, however, was shaped at Santos FC, the club he joined in 2003, at the age of 11. © Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) © Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images He will be paid an annual salary of €45 million, ($53 million) making him the highest-paid footballer in the world, going past Carlos Tevez, who is paid $42 million per year by the Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua.Roberto Carlos revealed he would have liked Brazil star Neymar at Real Madrid a "long time ago".Neymar joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in 2017, but has been linked with a return to Camp Nou and a possible blockbuster switch to Madrid.Carlos, a Madrid and Brazil great, said he wanted Neymar at the Santiago Bernabeu long ago.