Neymar Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Neymar’s Net Worth and Salary?

A Brazilian football player, Neymar boasts a net worth of $250 million. Recognized as one of the top players globally, he has represented teams including Santos, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain. Additionally, he plays for the Brazilian National Team.

In 2017, Neymar entered into a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain for five years, which positioned him as the highest-paid soccer player worldwide and potentially the highest-paid athlete based on base salary. His annual salary from the club was $78 million, supplemented by bonuses and endorsements worth $20-40 million yearly. For instance, in 2020, he amassed a total of $96 million, with $78 million from salary and $18 million from endorsements. Between May 2021 and May 2022, his earnings reportedly reached $90 million.

In August 2022, Neymar signed a deal with a Saudi team that ensured a yearly base salary of $160 million.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, more commonly referred to as Neymar Jr. or simply Neymar, was born on February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil. His father, Neymar Santos Sr., a former football player, recognized his son’s burgeoning talent in the sport and became his advisor. The family moved to São Vicente in 2003, where Neymar started playing for the youth team Portuguesa Santista. Later that same year, they transitioned to Santos, where he joined Santos FC and honed his skills in the Santos youth academy. At the age of 14, Neymar traveled to Spain and became part of the Real Madrid youth team, amid stars like Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, and Robinho.

Professional Career

Making his professional debut on March 7, 2009, at just 17 years old, Neymar played the last 30 minutes of Santos’ match against Oeste. In his rookie season, he netted 14 goals over 48 games. He further excelled, scoring 42 goals in 60 games during his second season in 2010, earning the South American Footballer of the Year award in 2012. Neymar concluded his stint with Santos on May 26, 2013, announcing the day after that he would sign with Barcelona FC.

During his time at Barcelona, Neymar achieved numerous milestones. He was part of a legendary attacking trio known as “MSN,” featuring Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, which set a record of 122 goals between them in the 2014-2015 season—the most ever for an attacking trio in Spanish football history. They broke their own record the following year with 131 goals. On August 3, 2017, it was revealed that Neymar’s legal representatives paid €222 million to Barcelona, activating the release clause of his contract, marking what was then the most expensive transfer. Subsequently, he signed with Paris Saint-Germain, contributing to PSG’s domestic quadruple in the 2019-2020 season, and leading them to their inaugural Champions League final. In November 2021, Neymar sustained an ankle injury, yet made his return in February 2022, aiding the club in winning their record-equalling 10th national title. However, in March 2023, it was announced that Neymar required surgery, sidelining him for the remainder of the season.

Beyond his club career in Brazil and Europe, Neymar has also garnered notable achievements while representing the Brazilian National Team. Selected for Brazil’s senior team for the first time at the age of 18 in 2010, he played his inaugural match in a friendly game.

After representing Brazil in various international competitions, including the 2011 South American Youth Championship, the 2013 Confederations Cup, three Copa America tournaments (2011, 2015, and 2019), two Summer Olympics (2012 and 2016), and two World Cups (2014 and 2018), he faced the United States.

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Personal Life

In a past relationship with Carolina Dantas, Neymar is the father of a son named Davi Lucca, who was born on August 13, 2011. In 2021, he began dating Brazilian model Bruna Biancardi. The couple got engaged in January 2022 but temporarily separated. However, they reconciled in January 2023, and Bruna’s pregnancy was announced in April.

Neymar shares a strong bond with his sister Rafaella; both siblings have tattoos in honor of one another. A dedicated Pentecostal Christian, Neymar reportedly donates 10% of his earnings to his church, although such claims remain unverified.

Net Worth Over Time

At the age of 17, Neymar inked his first significant contract with Brazilian club Santos, netting $1.7 million annually. The following year, Santos offered a $20 million contract extension, but Neymar declined, aware that the level of competition in Brazilian leagues wouldn’t challenge him in the same way European leagues would. He eventually accepted a short-term deal with Santos, which earned him $4 million annually while allowing him to explore other opportunities. In 2013, Neymar made headlines by signing a $119 million contract with Barcelona, with an average annual salary of $15 million. Additionally, he raked in an estimated $16 million yearly from endorsements, totaling approximately $30 million in annual earnings from 2013 to 2017.

On August 2, 2017, Neymar secured a record-breaking transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, where he was set to earn $1.02 million weekly, amounting to roughly $53 million in salary alone. When incorporating endorsements, his annual earnings reached around $70 million. Between June 2017 and June 2018, he earned $90 million, comprising $20 million from endorsements and $70 million from salary and bonuses. His earnings remained consistent between June 2018 and June 2019.

Described by “SportsPro” magazine as the world’s most marketable athlete in May 2013, a significant part of Neymar’s net worth stems from various sponsorship agreements. In 2011, he entered an 11-year contract with Nike, representing their advertising campaigns and launching products, including the Nike Hypervenom football boot first released in May 2013. In the same year, Neymar also signed a 2-year deal worth $2.4 million with Panasonic. Other brands he has collaborated with include Volkswagen, Tenys Pé Baruel, Lupo, Ambev, Claro, Unilever, and Santander.