DA SILVA SANTOS JÚNIOR

Neymar has a very close sibling relationship with his sister Rafaella Beckran. He honoured Beckran by tattooing her face on his arm while she tattooed her brother's eyes on her arm. Neymar is the father of one son and three daughters, two of whom with his current partner. Neymar is a Christian and follows the Pentecostal branch of the religion. Neymar has said about his faith: "Life only makes sense when our highest ideal is to serve Christ!" Additionally, he has worn a headband with the words "100% Jesus". Neymar also tithes some of his income to his church and has named Kaká as his religious role model. Every year, Neymar organises a charity match with fellow Brazilian footballer Nenê in Nenê's hometown of Jundiaí, with the purpose of raising food for poor families. In addition to his na…

Personal life Family background and relationships Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior was born on February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes , São Paulo state, Brazil , to parents Neymar Santos Sr. and Nadine da Silva (later known as Nadine Gonçalves). His father, a former semi-professional footballer who played as a striker in Brazil 's lower divisions during the 1980s and 1990s, transitioned into business and became his son's primary advisor and business manager, overseeing major transfers and financial decisions. [169] [170] The family initially lived in modest conditions in a favela , facing financial hardships that shaped an early emphasis on discipline and opportunity through sports, before relocating to the beachfront neighborhood of Praia Grande for better training access. [171] Neymar's mothe…