Neymar Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Neymar’s Net Worth and Salary: What Is It?

As a Brazilian football (soccer) player, Neymar boasts a net worth of $250 million. Regarded as one of the top players globally, he has represented clubs like Santos, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain, alongside being a key player for the Brazilian National Team.

In 2017, Neymar secured a new 5-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, which positioned him as the highest-paid soccer player worldwide and possibly the highest-paid athlete globally based on base salary. His base salary from the club reached $78 million. Additionally, he earned between $20-40 million per year through bonuses and endorsements. For instance, in 2020, he amassed $96 million in total earnings – $78 million from salary plus $18 million from endorsements. From May 2021 to May 2022, his reported earnings totaled $90 million.

In August 2022, Neymar entered into a contract with a Saudi team, ensuring him an annual base salary of $160 million.

Career Beginnings and Early Life

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, more commonly recognized as Neymar Jr. or simply Neymar, was born in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil, on February 5, 1992. His father, Neymar Santos Sr., a former footballer, recognized his son’s emerging talent and took on the role of his advisor. In 2003, the family relocated to São Vicente, where Neymar began playing with the youth team Portuguesa Santista. Later that year, they moved to Santos, where he joined Santos FC, training in the club’s youth academy. At the age of 14, Neymar traveled to Spain to join the Real Madrid youth team, sharing the stage with superstars like Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, and Robinho at the time.

Career as a Professional Player

Neymar made his professional debut on March 7, 2009, at the young age of 17. He participated in the final 30 minutes of a match between Santos and Oeste, finishing his rookie season with 14 goals across 48 games. Continuing to shine, he netted 42 goals in 60 matches during his second season in 2010, earning the South American Footballer of the Year award in 2012. Neymar played his last game for Santos on May 26, 2013, and the next day made the announcement of his transfer to Barcelona FC.

During his time at Barcelona, Neymar achieved several remarkable milestones. He was part of the legendary attacking trio known as “MSN,” which included Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, collectively scoring 122 goals in the 2014-2015 season—the highest ever for an attacking trio in Spanish football history. They surpassed this record the following year with an impressive 131 goals. On August 3, 2017, it was revealed that Neymar’s legal representatives paid €222 million to Barcelona, activating the release clause in his contract, marking the most expensive transfer at that time. Subsequently, Neymar signed with French club Paris Saint-Germain. He played a pivotal role in helping PSG secure a domestic quadruple in the 2019-2020 season and led them to their inaugural Champions League final. Although he suffered an ankle injury in November 2021, he returned by February 2022 and contributed to the club winning their record-tying 10th national championship. In March 2023, it was confirmed that Neymar would require surgery, thus ruling him out for the remainder of the season.

Neymar’s career is marked not only by his time in various clubs across Brazil and Europe but also by significant achievements with the Brazilian National Team. At just 18 years old in 2010, he was selected for Brazil’s senior team, making his debut in a friendly match.

Since playing against the United States, he has continued to represent Brazil in various international events, 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).

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Personal Life

Previously in a relationship with Carolina Dantas, Neymar has a son named Davi Lucca, born on August 13, 2011. In 2021, he began dating Brazilian model Bruna Biancardi, and the couple announced their engagement in January 2022 before a brief separation. They reunited in January 2023, and in April, they revealed Bruna’s pregnancy.

Neymar shares a close bond with his sister Rafaella; both siblings have dedicated tattoos for one another. Additionally, Neymar practices Pentecostal Christianity, reportedly donating 10% of his income to his church, although these claims lack substantiation.

Net Worth Over Time

Neymar signed his first significant contract with the Brazilian team Santos at merely 17 years old, earning $1.7 million annually. A year later, Santos tried to secure Neymar with a longer contract extension worth $20 million, which he declined, recognizing that the Brazilian leagues would not match the competition of European leagues and hinder his aspirations to be the best in the world. Ultimately, he signed a short-term contract with Santos paying $4 million per year, allowing him to explore new opportunities. In 2013, he signed a $119 million contract with Barcelona, netting him about $15 million per year in salary. He also made an estimated $16 million annually from endorsements, bringing his total earnings to approximately $30 million between 2013 and 2017.

On August 2, 2017, Neymar transferred to French club Paris Saint-Germain with a deal earning him an unprecedented $1.02 million weekly, totaling around $53 million per year in salary. Including endorsements, Neymar’s annual earnings would reach about $70 million. From June 2017 to June 2018, he amassed $90 million, with $20 million coming from endorsements and $70 million from salary and bonuses, maintaining similar earnings from June 2018 to June 2019.

In May 2013, “SportsPro” magazine recognized Neymar as the world’s most marketable athlete. A considerable portion of his net worth is derived from multiple sponsorship agreements with leading brands. In 2011, he secured an 11-year contract with Nike, representing the brand in their advertising campaigns and launching products like the Nike Hypervenom football boot, initially released in May 2013. Moreover, he entered a 2-year, $2.4 million deal with electronics company Panasonic in 2011. Neymar has also collaborated with other brands, including Volkswagen, Tenys Pé Baruel, Lupo, Ambev, Claro, Unilever, and Santander.