Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior (born 5 February 1992), commonly known simply as Neymar (Portuguese pronunciation: [nejmaʁ]), also known by his name Neymar Jr. shirt., Is a Brazilian footballer WHO plays in the Brasileirão Série A for Santos and the Brazilian national football team, Mainly as a forward.
On 30 December 2010, Neymar CAME third behind Andrés D'Alessandro and Juan Sebastian Veron for the 2010 South American Footballer of the Year. However, a year later, on 31 December 2011, he won the 2011 South American Footballer of the Year award for the first time, by a record margin. [2] Neymar received nominations for the FIFA Ballon d'Or and FIFA Puskas Award in 2011, where he CAME out 10th for the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or award and won the 2011 FIFA Puskas Award for scoring a sensational solo goal of the season in the Brasileirão Série A against Flamengo [3]. He is known for his acceleration, speed, exceptional dribbling, finishing in front on goal and technical ability. His playing style has earned him critical acclaim, with fans, media and former player's drawing comparisons to FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Brazil legend Pele, WHO has declared Neymar as "an excellent player". [4]
Neymar joined Santos in 2004and was subsequently Promoted to Their first team squad. Making his debut in the 2009 season, on 7 March 2009 and Quickly made his breakthrough this season. Becoming a first team regular and being voted the Best Young Player of the 2009 Campeonato Paulista. Followed Major honors soon as Santos won the 2010 Campeonato Paulista, the which was voted best player Neymar 2010 Copa do Brasil and the which he was top scorer with 11 goals. Neymar finishing the 2010 season with 42 goals in 60 games in a Domestic Double-winning season. Successful Neymar then had another season in his playing career, where Santos Their retained title to win the 2011 Campeonato Paulista with Neymar again being voted best player. They also won the 2011 Copa Libertadores, the which he was also best player in, in the which he scored 6 goals in 13 appearances. Playing an integral part Naymar, in the 2011 season, in a Continental Double-winning campaign, Santos' first since 1963. He received the Bronze Ball in the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup, with Santos making it to the finals, but were Defeated by Spanish club FC Barcelona, ​​4-0. [5] [6]
Neymar is a Brazilian international, having represented Brazil at Under-17, Under-20 and senior levels. On 10 August 2010 he made his debut for the Selecao in a friendly match against the United States, at the age of 18, starting and wearing the number 11 jersey. Where he scored a header in the 28th minute, in a 2-0 win for Brazil. He was the top scorer of the 2011 South American Youth Championship with nine goals, Including two in the final, in the 6-0 win against Uruguay, to help Brazil to a 11th title.Neymar, which is touted as the successor to Pele, very hope to learn from Messi and Ronaldo. Neymar himself the target of Barcelona and Real Madrid in recent months even though he has extended his contract with Santos until 2014.
When asked who he admired footballer who currently, Neymar replied that he admired and wanted to learn a lot from the world's two best players today, Messi and Ronaldo.
"Messi and Ronaldo to two football player my idol. If I could absorb a little style to play Messi and Ronaldo, I would feel very happy," said Neymar to Globoesporte.
Neymar a style that was mentioned Ronaldo is similar to the way in taking the free kick. But, Neymar admitted that the resemblance is only a coincidence.
"There are some players who want to emulate the style of another footballer, but my free-kick style is pure and not imitate anyone. Each player has his own style and technique in a free kick," he concluded.