Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, widely known as Neymar Jr. or simply Neymar, is a Brazilian professional footballer. He was born on 5 February 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil and is currently 32 years old.
Neymar is the son of Nadine Gonçalves and Neymar Santos Sr., a former professional footballer who has been a close mentor and mentor to his son throughout his career. Neymar has an older sister named Rafaella Beckran.
Ethnically, Neymar’s mother is of African descent, while his father is of Brazilian-Portuguese descent. Neymar has never publicly discussed his religious beliefs.
Neymar’s football journey began as a child playing futsal and street football in his hometown. At the age of 11, he joined Santos FC’s youth academy, where he honed his skills. He made his professional debut for the club at the age of 17 in 2009.
Neymar’s childhood was marked by a passion for football, and he quickly rose through the ranks of Santos, becoming a prolific goalscorer and helping the club win numerous trophies. In 2013, he made a high-profile move to FC Barcelona, where he played alongside Lionel Messi and became one of the most recognisable footballers in the world.
In 2017, Neymar made a record-breaking transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, where he continues to play to this day. He is also a key player for the Brazilian national team, representing his country at multiple World Cups and Olympic Games.
Neymar’s success on the pitch has made him one of the highest-paid athletes in the world and he is widely considered one of the greatest footballers of his generation.
Dating history
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, better known as Neymar, is not only notable for his incredible football skills, but also for his colorful and often controversial love life. The Brazilian soccer star has been linked to a series of high-profile relationships and rumored encounters that have kept the gossip columns abuzz.
Our story begins in 2010 when Neymar first met Brazilian social media influencer Carolina Dantas. They met at a charity event and quickly fell in love, reaching the pinnacle of their relationship when Carolina gave birth to their son, Davi Lucca, in 2011. Although they eventually split, they successfully raised their son together, proving that even the most complicated relationships can have a happy ending.
In 2012, Neymar began a tumultuous relationship with actress Bruna Marquezine. Their high-profile relationship was noted for its frequent public displays of affection, shared on their social media accounts, and was defined by their frequent attendance at important public events as a couple. However, after five years of on-and-off relationships, they split in 2018.
But Neymar’s romantic adventures didn’t stop there. In 2013, he was rumored to have had a brief fling with Brazilian model Patrícia Jordane, who published a story claiming they had a three-month affair. Neymar denied the story, and his representatives appealed to a Brazilian court to have the magazine’s edition pulled from shelves.
Back in 2014, Neymar was in a relationship with Serbian model Soraja Vucelic. The pair were seen vacationing together in Ibiza, and Neymar even made plans for her to visit him in Barcelona that October. However, their relationship fizzled out faster than a cheap firework on New Year’s Eve.
In 2015, Neymar’s love life took a major turn when he was linked to Brazilian actress Thaila Ayala. Little is known about the extent and duration of their relationship, as it was largely kept out of the public eye. Perhaps they were rehearsing for a role in a TV series about star-crossed lovers.
2016 opened a new chapter in Neymar’s romantic journey when he was rumored to be dating American actress Chloë Grace Moretz. They first met in 2014 at a football event in Barcelona, and their alleged romance became the talk of the town. However, their relationship has since faded into obscurity as a fleeting summer fling.
In 2017, Neymar was linked to Argentine model Carol Caputo. They reportedly met during a visit to a Sao Paulo nightclub, and their whirlwind romance was the stuff of tabloid dreams.
Back in 2020, Neymar was rumored to be dating Brazilian model Letícia Bufoni. Their relationship, if it existed, was as fleeting as a butterfly kiss.
In 2021, Neymar began a relationship with Brazilian model Bruna Biancardi. They went public with their relationship in April 2022, but their relationship was fraught with challenges. In August 2022, they briefly split, only to reconcile shortly after. In October 2023, they welcomed a baby girl together, proving that even the most tumultuous relationships can have a happy ending.
But wait, there’s more! In 2022, Neymar was linked to Brazilian model Jessica Turini, and in 2023, he was rumored to have cheated on Fernanda Campos. Neymar’s love life seems as unpredictable as a football match, with twists and turns around every corner.
In addition to his confirmed relationships, Neymar has also been linked to a number of rumored sexual encounters and relationships, including Brazilian model Barbara Evans, model and actress Carol Abranches and Brazilian singer Anitta, among others.
Fleeting Love Affairs and Encounters
Alongside more serious relationships, Neymar’s dating life has also seen many flings and rumored flings with various celebrities and models:
- Thailand Ayala (2015)
- Soraja Vucelic (2014)
- Gabriella Lenzi (2014)
- Laryssa Oliveira (2013)
- Patricia Jordane (2013)
- Maria Cardi (2012)
- Carol Abranches (2011)
- Andressa Suita (2011)
- Nicole Bahls (2011)
- Barbara Evans (2011)
- Carolina Nogueira Dantas (2010)
Rumored relationship
Neymar’s charisma has also attracted much speculation and rumour about his romantic relationships with other celebrities:
- Brenda Pavanelli (2022)
- Rafa Kalimann (2022)
- Emilia Mernes (2020)
- Barbara Palvin (2017)
- Chloë Grace Moretz (2016)
- Anitta (2013)
- Dani Sperle (2012)
- Carol Belli (2012)
- Roberta Appratti (2012)
