Neymar stepped into football world inspired by this man

Ranked as the world’s third highest paid athlete by Forbes in 2020, Neymar indeed has a phenomenal career.

Neymar got the inspiration to play football from his father who was also a professional footballer.

He joined the Portuguesa Santista Youth Club in 1999.

Neymar joined the youth side of the Portuguese team Santos FC at the age of 11.

He was given the ‘Best Young Player’ award in his debut season. Neymar has also taken part in the Brazil U-17 team at the 2009 FIFA Under-17 World Cup.

At the age of 18, He made his first international debut on 10 August 2010 against England.