A biography for Neymarhasn’t been written yet.
“I was quite nervous in my first week at Barcelona, but after that, I was relaxed.”
“Benzema is a great striker who I think is a superstar.”
“It is not a problem if I do not win the Ballon d'Or.”
“Messi has the best technique in the world.”
“I never like to say that I'm better than anybody else.”
“I have always kept in mind the advice of Ronaldinho, and he spoke wonders of Barcelona and the city, which he told me is marvellous.”
“Unfortunately, I never saw Pele play. What I know of him is through my grandfather, my dad's dad, who used to talk to me and tell me about how he played.”
“I'm not scared. I always go forward, trying to create space and make my way toward the goal.”
“The Libertadores is sensational, but the Champions League... The first time I heard the anthem was a really special feeling. It's like being in a video game; it's living the dream of every child.”
“It is easier when you like to work with your companions.”
“Imagine you're 24 years old, earning what I earn and having all that I have. Wouldn't you be the same as me?”
“Messi is a great player. Playing against him is not good - it is bad.”
“Our objective is always to win. Every day, every game, and every competition.”
“I'm a happy guy. I like to joke around. I'm irreverent. I love my family; I love my son. I was very happy with and proud of the birth of my son. I grew up a lot after he was born. I'm just an easy and happy guy.”
“It doesn't matter who scores the goals, just that we win the games.”
“I just like winning every tournament that I play. All of them are important for me. Each has its own history, its own characteristic, but they are all important.”
“Not only the attackers, but the defenders - it's on the attackers to prepare themselves to break through the strong defense.”
“Every team going to Brazil 2014 will be there to win, and it's going to be a fiercely contested World Cup.”
“My opinion is that protesting, there's no problem with it, as long as it is peaceful without violence, without vandalism.”
“The fact I am the most expensive player is not a burden.”