Full Name: Neymar da Silva Santos JuniorPlace of Birth: Mogi das Cruzes Date of Birth: February 5, 1992 Nationality: Brazil Position: StrikerPlaying in the Club: Santos Every so often a young Brazilian forward of such dazzling potential emerges that comparisons are immediately made with the greatest of all, Pele. As another graduate of the Santos academy, and a player who has made a stunning impact in his teens, it is inevitable that Neymar has become one of them. However, he says his style is closer to that of Garrincha, and that Romario is his hero in theSeleção shirt. The early indications are that this hugely talented forward might, might, just have the potential to join the ranks of Brazil greats.
Though still in his formative years, Neymar has already been the subject of multi-million pound bids from giant European clubs, dazzled in Brazilian domestic football and at youth level for his country, and now he is beginning to do the same for the senior side. Overlooked for the 2010 World Cup by Dunga, despite pleas from Pele himself, Neymar is at the forefront of the newSeleção under Mano Menezes and, having already scored on his debut against United States in August 2010, caught Europe's attention when scoring twice against Scotland at Emirates Stadium when winning only his third cap in March 2011.
Neymar had already become a player of some repute in his home country though. A Santos player since 2003, he made his debut aged 17 and quickly shot to fame when winning the Campeonato Paulista in 2010 and being named the best player in the competition. Maintaining an impressive strike-rate, he shone alongside his stylistic soul-mate Robinho upon his loan return to the club from Manchester City, and was the subject of a £23 million offer from Chelsea in August 2010, which he rejected to continue his career in Brazil.
Though he also signed a new contract at the time, with his buyout clause set at (€45 million) £37 million, Neymar's continued excellence in the Santos shirt, despite some high-profile disciplinary problems, and his impact with Brazil at junior and senior level have led to persistent suggestions that he will join Chelsea at the end of the 2010-11 season. The player himself says "it's a dream of every player to play at Chelsea", but he is unlikely to be short of offers from Europe's biggest clubs when he does take the decision to leave Brazil.
Individual
Best Young Player of Campeonato Paulista : 2009 Best Forward of Campeonato Paulista (2): 2010, 2011 Best player of Campeonato Paulista (2): 2010, 2011 Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão Championship Squad (1): 2010 Prêmio Prêmio Arthur Friedenreich : 2010 Silver Ball : 2010 – Best Forward in Brazilian League by magazine Placar Golden Boot : 2010 – Most goals in all competition in Brazil Copa do Brasil Top scorer : 2010 South American Youth Championship Top scorer : 2011
NEYMAR Biography
Following Neymar’s performances for Brazil’s U-17 team at the 2009 U-17 World Cup in which he scored a goal in the opening match against Japan former Brazilian football players Pelé and Romário reportedly urged coach Dunga to take Neymar to the 2010 World Cup.Although the widespread opinion that Neymar deserved a place in Dunga’s squad went as far as a 14,000 signature petition,and despite the huge pressure on Dunga to pick Neymar,he was omitted from both the squad of 23,and the stand-by list. Although Dunga described Neymar as “extremely talented”, he claimed that he had not been tested sufficiently on the international level to earn a World Cup spot and he had failed to impress enough while on international duty.
On 26 July 2010, Neymar was selected in the squad for the Brazil team by new head coach Mano Menezes for a friendly match against the USA on 10 August 2010. He started the game and wore the number 11 jersey. He scored on his debut after 28 minutes, a header coming from an André Santos cross in a 2–0 win for Brazil. Neymar celebrates a goal for Brazil against Scotland in March 2011 with Andre Santos and Ramires
Neymar dancing celebration
On 27 March 2011, he scored twice in a 2–0 win against Scotland at the Emirates Stadium.During the match against Scotland, a banana was thrown onto the pitch after a penalty was taken, which Neymar claimed was an act of racism from a Scottish fan.However a German student later admitted to throwing the banana. This led to the Scottish Football Association asking the Brazilian Football Confederation for an apology for the accusations made to the Scottish fans.
He is considered as the future of Brazilian football and is being chased by clubs all across Europe including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Juventus and many more.
Following this, Santos placed an asking price of €30 million on the player’s head, and tied Neymar down to a new contract lasting until December 2014.
Neymar himself said he did not think it was time to leave Santos, and that he was only focused on the club.
Neymar’s performances for Santos have drawn comparisons to Brazilian idols such as Robinho and Pelé.
Youth Career
Neymar is known to be a lover of the beautiful game and begun his youth career in 2003 at the tender age of 11.
The talented youngster joined Santos and began training in the youth set up developing his skills and technical abilities.
He he patiently waited and trained in the youth set up before being promoted to the Santos senior squad in 2007.
This was a dream come true for Neymar as all his hard work and dedication has finally paid off.
Santos
Neymar went on to make his debut aged 17 against local rivals Oeste on 7 March 2009 in a 2–1 win.
Neymar didn’t take long to settle down and the young striker scored his first ever goal for Santos in his next appearance against Mogi Mirim a week later.
On 11 April 2009, in the 2009 Campeonato Paulista semi-final first leg against Palmeiras, Neymar scored the decisive goal in a 2–1 win at Estádio Vila Belmiro.
Neymar however could not help Santos win the final as his side suffered a 4–2 aggregate loss to Corinthians. The Brazilian youngster then went on to make a total of 112 appearances for Santos and scored a total of 57 goals in all competition.
On 15 April 2010, Neymar scored five goals for Santos in an 8–1 routing of Guarani in the round of 16 of the Brazilian Cup.
Following the 2010 Campeonato Paulista in which Neymar scored 14 goals in 19 games, the club were crowned champions after a 5–5 aggregate win over Santo André in the finals.
Neymar was subsequently given the award for the best player in the competition.
Brazil
Neymar began representing Brazil in U-17 squad where he made three appearances scoring one goal.
In 2011, the striker was moved up to the Brazil U-20 squad where he scored 7 goals in 6 appearances.
Following his impressive performances for the Brazilian youth side, Neymar was tipped to be included in the Brazil squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Brazilian football legends such as Pele and Romario even went to the extent of urging coach Dunga to take Neymar to the 2010 World Cup but this was not to be as the youngster was left out due to his inexperience in the international level.
However this disappointment did not last long as Neymar was selected in the squad for the Brazil team by new head coach Mano Menezes for a friendly match against the USA on 10 August 2010.
The Santos starlet started the game and wore the number 11 jersey.
He then made his mark in the international stage when he scored on his debut after 28 minutes, a header coming from an André Santos cross in a 2–0 win for Brazil.
Neymar career
Playing Style
Neymar has been often compared to Brazilian greats such as Pele and Robinho.
The young striker is well known for his pace and dribbling ability which often leaves defenders chasing his shadows.
Neymar is also known for his flamboyant style and Brazilian flair.
Neymar is also a two-footed player and has the ability to finish with either foot.
NEYMAR HAIRSTYLE
Neymar warned his Twitter followers that he would be unveiling a new hairstyle ahead of Wednesday’s Copa Libertadores final between Santos and Penarol. When Santos arrived at the airport in Montevideo on Tuesday, the local press saw that his once vibrant and tall fauxhawk looked like it had been caught in a bleachy rain storm.
Neymar hairstyle
Career Junior Career: 2003-2009: Santos Senior Career: 2009-Now: Santos | 64 Games | 24 Goals National Team Career: 2009: Brazil U17 | 3 games | 1 Goals 2010: Brazil | 3 Appearances | 3 Goals 2011: Brazil U20 | 7 games | 9 Goals
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Carles da Silva Santos