Neymar

Neymar

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior (born 5 February 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil), more commonly known simply as Neymar, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a striker for Brazilian club Santos and the Brazilian national football team.


Neymar joined Santos in 2003 and eventually made his first-team debut six years later aged 17 on 7 March 2009 in a 2–1 win against Oeste. 


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. 

Full name	Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
Date of birth	5 February 1992
Place of birth	Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Striker / Winger
Nationality	Brazil
Caps	3 (3 goals)
Career	Santos (2009-present)

Honours

Club

Santos

Copa do Brasil: 2010

Campeonato Paulista: 2010

National team

South American Youth Championship: 2011

Individual

Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão Championship Squad: 2010

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