Neymar Jr. Career Stats: Neymar Jr. is a Brazilian professional footballer renowned for his exceptional dribbling skills and goal-scoring ability. He currently plays for the Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal and the Brazil national team.
He started his professional career at FC Santos and gained recognition there. In the summer of 2013, Neymar moved to FC Barcelona, where he won two Spanish championships and the Champions League in 2015. Then In August 2017, he transferred to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for a record fee of 222 million euros. Neymar won the French championship five times with PSG before moving to Saudi Arabia to join his current club, Al-Hilal.
Neymar has been a key player for Brazil since 2010 and is their all-time top scorer. He has played in three World Cups (2014, 2018, 2022) and three Copa Américas (2011, 2015, 2021). His major achievements with Brazil include winning the 2013 Confederations Cup, the 2016 Olympic gold medal, and the U20 South American Championship in 2011.
In this article we provide an analysis of Neymar Jr.’s career stats from 2008 to 2024.
Gameplay
Neymar primarily plays as a left winger but can also be a central striker or midfielder. Known for his speed, dribbling, and playmaking, he often cuts inside from the left to shoot with his stronger right foot or create chances. His style reflects classic Brazilian football, similar to Ronaldinho, with skills like creativity, passing, dribbling, and finishing.
Neymar is effective with both feet, skilled at heading, and a precise free-kick taker. He has been inspired by Andrés Iniesta, Xavi, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Wayne Rooney.
Neymar Jr. Career Stats
Neymar Jr. has been a top scorer and playmaker throughout his career, with 439 goals and 279 assists in 717 matches. His speed, skill, and vision make him a key attacker for his teams.
| Teams | Matches | Goals | Assists |
| Al-Hilal | 225 | 136 | 65 |
| Barcelona | 186 | 105 | 76 |
| Paris SG | 173 | 118 | 77 |
| Al-Hilal | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| TOTAL CLUB | 589 | 360 | 221 |
| Brazil | 128 | 79 | 58 |
| TOTAL CAREER | 717 | 439 | 279 |
Neymar Jr. Stats – Season 2023/2024
As of the 2023/2024 season, Neymar has scored 1 goal in 5 matches due to an injury.
| Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Pro League | 3 | – | 3 |
| AFC Champions League | 2 | 1 | – |
| TOTAL | 5 | 1 | 3 |
Neymar’s Stats with Santos FC (2008 – 2013)
Neymar Jr. began his career at Santos FC in Brazil, where he was often compared to the legendary Pelé. In five years with Santos, he scored 70 goals and provided 35 assists in 134 games, shining in both the Brazilian Serie A and Copa Libertadores.
| Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Série A | 103 | 54 | 28 |
| Libertadores Cup | 25 | 14 | 6 |
| South American Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| South American Cup Winners’ Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Club World Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 134 | 70 | 35 |
Neymar’s Stats with FC Barcelona (2013 – 2017)
In the summer of 2013, FC Barcelona signed Neymar for an initially reported fee of €53-55 million. However, it was later revealed that the actual amount was around €88 million, including late and illegal payments.
| Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
| La Liga | 123 | 68 | 49 |
| UEFA Champions | 40 | 21 | 19 |
| Copa Del Rey | 20 | 15 | 6 |
| Spain Supercup | 2 | 1 | – |
| Club World Cup | 1 | – | 2 |
| TOTAL | 186 | 105 | 76 |
This led to the resignation of Barcelona’s president due to fund misappropriation allegations. The total cost, including taxes, could have reached €99.7 million, making it one of the highest transfers ever at that time.
Neymar scored his first competitive goal for Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup and played a key role in their 2014-15 UEFA Champions League win against Juventus, scoring in the final. He was the joint top scorer of the Champions League season with 10 goals.
In the 2015-16 season, Neymar helped Barcelona win the domestic league and cup double. In his final season with the club, he only won the Spanish Cup.
Neymar’s Stats with PSG (2017 – 2023)
On August 2, 2017, Neymar announced his departure from FC Barcelona and paid his €222 million release clause, making him the most expensive football player ever. He joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a five-year deal, which was criticized across Europe.
| Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
| League 1 | 112 | 82 | 50 |
| Coupe De France | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Coupe De la Ligue | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| UEFA Champion | 41 | 22 | 17 |
| Champions Trophy | 3 | 3 | – |
| TOTAL | 173 | 118 | 77 |
In the 2017-18 season, Neymar scored 19 goals in 20 Ligue 1 games but missed the rest of the season due to a metatarsal fracture. PSG won the league, cup, and league cup that year.
Neymar re-injured his metatarsal and missed ten weeks, including the Champions League round of 16 where PSG was eliminated by Manchester United. He returned in April, scoring 15 goals in 17 league games.
In June 2019, Neymar tore a ligament, delaying his 2019-20 season debut until September. PSG was declared Ligue 1 champions despite the season’s suspension due to COVID-19. Neymar scored the winning goal in the Coupe de France final and helped PSG reach the Champions League final, which they lost to Bayern Munich.
During the 2021-22 season, PSG was knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid, and Neymar faced criticism from fans.
Neymar’s Stats with Al Hilal (2023 – Present)
In mid-August 2023, Neymar transferred to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Professional League, signing a contract until June 30, 2025. The transfer fee was around 90 million euros, potentially rising to 100 million euros with bonuses, making it one of the most expensive transfers in football history.
So far, Neymar has scored 1 goal and provided 3 assists for Al-Hilal.
| Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Pro League | 3 | – | 3 |
| AFC Champions League | 2 | 1 | – |
| TOTAL | 5 | 1 | 3 |
Neymar Jr. Stats with Brazil (2010 – Present)
Neymar played in the 2009 World Cup with Brazil’s U-17 team, scoring one goal in three matches, but the team was eliminated early.
| Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 70 | 46 | 30 |
| World Cup Q | 26 | 16 | 18 |
| Copa América | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| World Cup | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Confederations Cup | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 126 | 79 | 58 |
After Brazil’s disappointing 2010 World Cup exit, new coach Mano Menezes included Neymar in the national team. He debuted in a friendly against the USA, scoring in a 2-0 win. In 2011, he led Brazil to victory in the U-20 South American Championship, becoming the top scorer with nine goals.
In the 2011 Copa América, Neymar scored two goals. He also played in the 2012 Olympics, where Brazil lost to Mexico in the final, despite Neymar’s three goals.
Neymar helped Brazil win the 2013 Confederations Cup, scoring four goals and being named the tournament’s best player. In the 2014 World Cup, he scored four goals but was injured in the quarter-finals, ending his participation.
In 2015, Neymar was banned from the Copa América after receiving a red card. He chose to skip the 2016 Copa América to focus on the Rio Olympics, where he led Brazil to its first gold medal in football.
Neymar scored his 50th international goal in 2016 and became Brazil’s second-leading goalscorer in 2020. He became the national team’s all-time top scorer in 2023. However, he suffered a severe knee injury in October 2023, requiring surgery.
Neymar Jr. Stats with the Brazilian Olympic team
| Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| London 2012 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Brazil 2016 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 12 | 7 | 7 |
Neymar Stats with the Brazil Youth Team
Neymar made his debut with Brazil’s U-17 team at 17, the U-20 team at 18, and the senior team at 18. By 20, he was playing for the Olympic team, winning silver in 2012 and gold in 2016.
| COMPETITION | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil U-17 | 3 | 1 | – |
| Brazil U-20 | 7 | 9 | – |
| TOTAL | 12 | 7 | – |
Neymar Jr. Titles (2008-2024)
Neymar has been a winner from the start, capturing the Libertadores and national titles with Santos, and later excelling with FC Barcelona and PSG. While he’s added many domestic titles, including an Olympic Gold Medal for Brazil, he’s yet to shine in the Champions League. Overall, he has won 34 official titles in his career.
| Team | NO. |
|---|---|
| Santos FC | |
| Brazil Cup | 1 |
| Paulista Championship | 3 |
| Copa Libertadores | 1 |
| South American Recopa | 1 |
| FC Barcelona | 2 |
| La Liga | 2 |
| Copa del Rey | 3 |
| Spanish Super Cup | 1 |
| UEFA Champions League | 1 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 1 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | |
| Ligue 1 | 5 |
| Coupe de France | 3 |
| League Cup | 2 |
| Champions Trophy | 3 |
| Al-Hilal | |
| Saudi Pro League | 1 |
| Brazil U20 | 1 |
| South American U-20 Championship | 1 |
| Brazil Olympic | |
| Summer Olympics | 1 |
| Brazil | |
| FIFA Confederations Cup | 1 |
| TOTAL | 34 |
Neymar Jr. Awards (2008-2024)
| Awards | NO. |
|---|---|
| Player of the Year Award | 1 |
| Ballon d’Or | – |
| European Golden Shoe | – |
| UEFA Best Player in Europe | – |
| Top Goalscorer | 4 |
| TM-Player of the season | – |
| Olympic Medalist | 1 |
| Footballer of the Year | 1 |
| FIFA World Cup Golden Ball | – |
| Pichichi Trophy | – |
| FIFA World Best Player of the Year | – |
| FIFA Puskas Award | 1 |
| FIFA World Cup Silver Ball | – |
| FIFA World Cup Bronze Boot | – |
| TOTAL | 8 |
Records:
Neymar Jr.’s Record for Goals in a Season
Neymar’s best season came during the “MSN” era with FC Barcelona, where he scored 39 goals and provided 10 assists in 51 games. This performance was key to Barcelona’s treble win, and it was the only season he won the UEFA Champions League.
| Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| The league | 33 | 22 | 9 |
| UEFA champions league | 12 | 10 | 0 |
| Copa Del Rey | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 51 | 39 | 10 |
Neymar Jr.’s Record for Goals in a Match
In 2010, Neymar scored five goals in a match to help Santos win 8-1 against Guaraní.
Neymar Jr. Career HAT-TRICKS
Neymar Jr. is known for his exceptional skills and goal-scoring skills, including 21 hat-tricks in his career.
| HAT-TRICKS | 21 |
|---|
Neymar Jr.’s Free Kicks Goals
Neymar Jr. is one of the best free-kick takers of his generation, with 19 free-kick goals to his name.
| Free Kicks Goals | 19 |
|---|
Neymar Jr.’s Penalty Goals
Neymar Jr. is a highly skilled penalty taker, with a success rate of 83%. Out of 104 penalties taken, he has scored 87 and missed 17, making him one of the top players for penalty goals.
| Total Penalty Taken | 104 |
|---|---|
| Total Penalty Missed | 17 |
| Total Penalty Scored | 87 |
| Success Rate | 83% |
Private Life
Neymar’s father, Neymar da Silva Santos, was a footballer, and his mother is Nadine Gonçalves. He has a sister, Raffaela, who is a model. Neymar has a son from a previous relationship and a daughter born in October 2023 with Bruna Biancardi, who he separated from in November 2023.
Rape Allegation
In June 2019, Brazilian model Najila Trindade accused Neymar of physical violence and rape. They had met consensually in Paris, but Trindade alleged Neymar became aggressive and forced intercourse. Neymar denied the allegations and published private photos of Trindade, leading to a police investigation. In August 2019, the court discontinued the case due to lack of evidence.