Neymar Net Worth (Money & Salary) 2025

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Title: Neymar Net Worth (Money & Salary)
Last Updated: January 20, 2025

What Is Neymar’s Net Worth and Salary?

With a net worth of $250 million, Neymar, a Brazilian football (soccer) player, is regarded as one of the finest players globally. His career includes stints with renowned teams such as Santos, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain, alongside his role in the Brazilian National Team.

Neymar made headlines in 2017 when he signed a 5-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, earning him the title of the highest-paid soccer player worldwide and possibly the highest-paid athlete in terms of base salary. His base salary from the club reached $78 million, paired with an additional $20-40 million annually from endorsements and bonuses. For instance, in 2020, he amassed a total of $96 million through a combination of his $78 million salary and $18 million from endorsements. Reportedly, between May 2021 and May 2022, his earnings amounted to around $90 million.

Furthermore, in August 2022, Neymar signed a deal with a Saudi club, which promised him an annual base salary of $160 million.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born on February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, often referred to as Neymar Jr. or simply Neymar, has football in his blood. His father, Neymar Santos Sr., a former footballer himself, recognized his son’s burgeoning talent and took on the role of his advisor. The family moved to São Vicente in 2003, where Neymar began his journey with the youth team at Portuguesa Santista. In the same year, they shifted again to Santos, allowing Neymar to join Santos FC’s youth academy. At the age of 14, Neymar traveled to Spain and joined the Real Madrid youth team, during a period when soccer legends like Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, and Robinho were gracing the Real Madrid squad.

Professional Career

Neymar made his professional debut on March 7, 2009, at just 17 years old, stepping onto the field for the last 30 minutes of a Santos match against Oeste. His rookie season was noteworthy, with 14 goals across 48 games. His outstanding performance continued into his second season in 2010, where he netted 42 goals in 60 games and earned the 2012 South American Footballer of the Year title. On May 26, 2013, Neymar played his last match for Santos and announced the following day his decision to join Barcelona FC.

During his time at Barcelona, Neymar achieved numerous milestones. He was a key figure in the famed attacking trio alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, collectively known as “MSN.” This trio concluded the 2014-2015 season with a record-breaking 122 goals—the highest ever for an attacking trio in the history of Spanish football. They surpassed this record the subsequent season, scoring 131 goals. Following his release clause being triggered by a payment of €222 million on August 3, 2017, Neymar transferred to Paris Saint-Germain, marking the most expensive transfer at that time. He played a pivotal role in helping PSG secure a domestic quadruple during the 2019-2020 season and led the club to its inaugural Champions League final. After suffering an ankle injury in November 2021, Neymar made his return in February 2022, contributing to the club’s historical 10th national championship. However, in March 2023, it was confirmed that he would be undergoing surgery, sidelining him for the remainder of the season.

In addition to his club success, Neymar has also accomplished significant feats with the Brazilian National Team. He made his senior team debut in 2010 when he was just 18, participating in his first match during a friendly encounter.

against the United States. Since then, he has continued to represent Brazil in numerous 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).

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Personal Life

Neymar was in a previous relationship with Carolina Dantas, with whom he shares a son named Davi Lucca, who was born on August 13, 2011. In 2021, he began dating Brazilian model Bruna Biancardi. They announced their engagement in January 2022 but broke up temporarily. However, the couple reconciled in January 2023 and revealed Bruna’s pregnancy in April.

Neymar shares a close bond with his sister Rafaella; both siblings have dedicated tattoos for one another. He is also known to be a devout Pentecostal Christian and is said to tithe 10% of his earnings to his church, although such claims are unverified.

Net Worth Over Time

At just 17 years old, Neymar signed his first significant contract with the Brazilian club Santos, which paid him $1.7 million annually. The following year, Santos sought to secure Neymar with a long-term contract extension worth $20 million, but he declined the offer, being aware that competition in the Brazilian leagues wouldn’t match that of the European leagues—something that could hinder his aspirations to become the top player in the world. He eventually agreed to a short-term contract with Santos valued at $4 million per year while allowing him to explore new opportunities. In 2013, Neymar inked a $119 million contract with Barcelona, netting him an average salary of $15 million per year along with around $16 million per year from sponsorship deals. This brought his total annual income to approximately $30 million from 2013 to 2017.

On August 2, 2017, Neymar signed a contract transferring him to the French club Paris Saint-Germain, earning a record-breaking $1.02 million weekly, translating to roughly $53 million in annual salary alone. When factoring in his endorsements, his total earnings might reach around $70 million per year. Between June 2017 and June 2018, he earned a total of $90 million, which included $20 million from endorsements and $70 million from salary and bonuses. He earned a similar amount between June 2018 and June 2019.

In May 2013, Neymar was recognized by “SportsPro” magazine as the most marketable athlete globally. A significant portion of his wealth stems from various sponsorship agreements he has secured. In 2011, he initiated an 11-year partnership with Nike and has served as the face of multiple advertising campaigns for the brand, launching products such as the Nike Hypervenom football boot, which debuted in May 2013. Additionally, he signed a 2-year contract worth $2.4 million with Panasonic in 2011. Other brands he has collaborated with include Volkswagen, Tenys Pé Baruel, Lupo, Ambev, Claro, Unilever, and Santander.

Neymar Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Data is from 2023 and 2024, with forecasts extended to 2025 and 2026, and additional projections through 2027 and 2028.

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