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Neymar Jr. Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about Neymar Jr.? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Neymar was the top scorer in the 2014 FIFA World Cup with five goals.

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James Rodríguez won the Golden Boot with six goals; Neymar scored four before a back injury ended his tournament in the quarterfinals.

2.

Neymar's transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 remains the most expensive in football history.

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His €222 million release clause buyout from Barcelona is still the highest transfer fee ever, surpassing Kylian Mbappé's later move.

3.

Neymar has never been named to the FIFA FIFPro World XI.

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He's been selected multiple times, including 2015, 2016, and 2017, showcasing his consistent elite-level recognition during his prime.

4.

Neymar once scored over 100 goals in a single season for Santos as a teenager.

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In 2010, the 18-year-old Neymar netted 42 goals in 60 games, but never hit triple digits in a season—his career best is 43 in 2015 for Barcelona.

5.

Neymar has a younger sister named Rafaella who is a professional model and influencer.

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His sister Rafaella Beckran is a model and social media personality, but she's not a professional athlete—Neymar often dedicates goals to her.

6.

Neymar won an Olympic gold medal with Brazil in 2016, scoring the winning penalty.

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He converted the decisive spot-kick in the final against Germany, securing Brazil's first Olympic football gold at home in Rio.

7.

Neymar has never played for a club outside of Brazil and Europe.

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He's played only for Santos (Brazil), Barcelona (Spain), and PSG (France), but he spent time on loan at Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia in 2023.

8.

Neymar's full name includes a reference to his mother's favorite soap opera character.

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His full name is Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, but his first name 'Neymar' was inspired by a character from the Brazilian telenovela 'Os Imigrantes'.

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