10 Surprising Facts About Neymar Jr. You Didn’t Know

Neymar Jr. is known worldwide for his incredible football skills. But there’s much more to him than what you see on the pitch. Here are 10 surprising facts that reveal different sides of his life and personality:

1. Unique Brain Function \[[00:14](Https://youtu.be/3euxV0MR5q8?si=ZPfp1UbKhfgnr0GT&t=14)\]

   Neymar’s brain operates with significantly less activity during games compared to amateur players, allowing him to play on “autopilot” \[[00:34](Https://youtu.be/3euxV0MR5q8?si=ZPfp1UbKhfgnr0GT&t=34)\].

2. FIFA Rule Change \[[01:26](Https://youtu.be/3euxV0MR5q8?si=ZPfp1UbKhfgnr0GT&t=86)\]

   His penalty technique was so effective that FIFA banned it \[[01:34](Https://youtu.be/3euxV0MR5q8?si=ZPfp1UbKhfgnr0GT&t=94)\], making him the only player to cause a rule change.

3. Gambling Prowess \[[01:48](Https://youtu.be/3euxV0MR5q8?si=ZPfp1UbKhfgnr0GT&t=108)\]

   Neymar is an avid gambler, even considering quitting football for poker, and owns a $280,000 casino watch \[[02:30](Https://youtu.be/3euxV0MR5q8?si=ZPfp1UbKhfgnr0GT&t=150)\].

4. Gaming Addiction \[[03:04](Https://youtu.be/3euxV0MR5q8?si=ZPfp1UbKhfgnr0GT&t=184)\]

   He’s a dedicated gamer, spending heavily on skins, featuring as a character in games \[[03:12](Https://youtu.be/3euxV0MR5q8?si=ZPfp1UbKhfgnr0GT&t=192)\], and even choosing gaming over the Ballon d’Or \[[03:33](Https://youtu.be/3euxV0MR5q8?si=ZPfp1UbKhfgnr0GT&t=213)\].

5. Acting Career \[[04:20](Https://youtu.be/3euxV0MR5q8?si=ZPfp1UbKhfgnr0GT&t=260)\]

   Neymar has appeared in numerous films and TV shows.

6. Lucrative Contract \[[05:06](Https://youtu.be/3euxV0MR5q8?si=ZPfp1UbKhfgnr0GT&t=306)\]

   His contract in Saudi Arabia includes a huge salary, bonuses, and payments for social media posts.

7. Record Transfer Fee \[[06:17](Https://youtu.be/3euxV0MR5q8?si=ZPfp1UbKhfgnr0GT&t=377)\]

   Neymar holds the record for the highest transfer fee in football history at $263 million.

8. Career-Threatening Injury \[[06:50](Https://youtu.be/3euxV0MR5q8?si=ZPfp1UbKhfgnr0GT&t=410)\]

   He suffered a severe back injury that could have ended his career.

9. Multi-Sport Talents \[[07:36](Https://youtu.be/3euxV0MR5q8?si=ZPfp1UbKhfgnr0GT&t=456)\]

   Neymar enjoys playing other sports like tennis, basketball and footall.

10. Sponsorship Deal \[[08:36](Https://youtu.be/3euxV0MR5q8?si=ZPfp1UbKhfgnr0GT&t=516)\]

    His switch to Puma marked a record-breaking sponsorship deal.

Neymar Jr. is a complex and fascinating individual with talents and interests extending far beyond the football field.