Neymar Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Neymar’s Net Worth and Salary?

With a net worth estimated at $250 million, Neymar is a Brazilian football (soccer) player recognized as one of the finest athletes globally. He has represented various teams, including Santos, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain, while also serving on the Brazilian National Team.

In 2017, he signed a lucrative 5-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain, making him the highest-paid soccer player worldwide, possibly even the highest-paid athlete on Earth based solely on his base salary, which was $78 million. On top of that, he collected an extra $20-40 million annually through bonuses and endorsements. For example, in 2020, Neymar’s total earnings reached $96 million, comprising $78 million from his salary and $18 million from endorsements. From May 2021 to May 2022, he reportedly earned $90 million.

In August 2022, Neymar entered an agreement with a Saudi team, securing an annual base salary of $160 million.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, often 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 footballer, recognized his son’s burgeoning talent in the sport and became his advisor. In 2003, the family moved to São Vicente, where Neymar began playing for the Portuguesa Santista youth team. Later that year, they relocated to Santos, allowing him to join Santos FC and train at their youth academy. At the age of 14, he traveled to Spain to join the Real Madrid youth team, where stars such as Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, and Robinho were active players at the time.

Professional Career

Neymar made his professional debut on March 7, 2009, at the mere age of 17, participating in the last 30 minutes of Santos’ match against Oeste. During his inaugural season, he netted 14 goals in 48 appearances. Continuing his exceptional performance, he recorded 42 goals in 60 matches during his second season in 2010, earning the 2012 South American Footballer of the Year accolade. On May 26, 2013, he concluded his season with Santos and announced the following day his intention to sign with Barcelona FC.

While at Barcelona, Neymar achieved considerable success. He was notably part of the legendary attacking trio with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, known as “MSN,” which finished the 2014-2015 season with a record-breaking 122 goals combined—the highest total ever recorded in a single season for an attacking trio in Spanish football history. The following year, they surpassed their own record with 131 goals. On August 3, 2017, Barcelona confirmed that Neymar’s legal representatives had executed the payment of €222 million to the club, activating the release clause in his contract, marking the most expensive transfer at that point. Subsequently, he joined French team Paris Saint-Germain, contributing to PSG’s domestic quadruple during the 2019-2020 season and helping to propel the team to its first-ever Champions League final. Although Neymar suffered an ankle injury in November 2021, he made a comeback in February 2022 and played a vital role in the club securing their record-equalling 10th national title. In March 2023, it was revealed that he would need surgery, sidelining him for the remainder of the season.

Besides his club endeavors in Brazil and Europe, Neymar has also achieved numerous accolades as part of the Brazilian National Team. He was first selected for Brazil’s senior squad in 2010 at the young age of 18, marking his inaugural appearance in a friendly match for the team.

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He has continued to represent Brazil in a variety of 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), following his participation against the United States.

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Personal Life

Previously, Neymar dated Carolina Dantas, with whom he welcomed a son named Davi Lucca on August 13, 2011. In 2021, he began a relationship with Brazilian model Bruna Biancardi. The couple announced their engagement in January 2022, but they briefly separated. They reconciled in January 2023, and in April, Bruna’s pregnancy was revealed.

Neymar shares a close bond with his sister Rafaella; both siblings have dedicated tattoos for each other. He is a dedicated Pentecostal Christian, reportedly donating 10% of his income to his church, although there are no confirmed reports to substantiate this claim.

Net Worth Over Time

Neymar signed his first significant contract with the Brazilian team Santos at the age of 17, which provided him with an annual salary of $1.7 million. The following year, Santos aimed to secure Neymar with a contract extension worth $20 million, which he declined, as he saw the competition in Brazilian leagues as inferior to that in European leagues—something that would impede his aspiration to become the best player in the world. Ultimately, he agreed to a short-term contract with Santos that paid $4 million per year, while still allowing him to pursue other opportunities. In 2013, Neymar inked a $119 million contract with Barcelona, which averaged him about $15 million per year in salary. From endorsements, he also made an estimated $16 million annually, culminating in a total earning of approximately $30 million each year from 2013 to 2017.

On August 2, 2017, Neymar signed a record-breaking transfer deal to join the French club Paris Saint-Germain, earning $1.02 million weekly, which equated to about $53 million annually in salary. Combining this with his endorsements, Neymar’s annual earning was projected at around $70 million. From June 2017 to June 2018, he actually made $90 million, composed of $20 million from endorsements and $70 million from salary and bonuses. His earnings were roughly consistent at the same level from June 2018 to June 2019.

In May 2013, “SportsPro” magazine rated Neymar as the most marketable athlete in the world. A large part of his wealth is attributed to his various sponsorship agreements with numerous companies. In 2011, Neymar entered an 11-year contract with Nike, becoming the face of its advertising campaigns and launching products such as the Nike Hypervenom football boot, initially released in May 2013. Additionally, he signed a 2-year, $2.4 million agreement with Panasonic in 2011. Other brands he has collaborated with include Volkswagen, Tenys Pé Baruel, Lupo, Ambev, Claro, Unilever, and Santander.