Who is Neymar Santos Sr.?
Neymar Santos Sr. is the father of the professional Brazil footballer Neymar Jr. He has been managing Neymar Jr.'s career and has guided him to becoming the better footballer he is today. He and his wife lived in abject poverty in Mogi das Cruzes, somewhere in Brazil.
He couldn't give Neymar Jr. A comfortable home while growing up and at a point, they had to move to his Neymar Jr. tiny grandparents house after they had baby Rafaella. It was reported that Neymar Sr. and his family shared a single mattress because they couldn't afford to purchase a new one.
Neymar Santos Sr football career
Neymar Sr. played was also football who played in the lower league Brazilian pyramid in Mogi das Cruzes before he retired after sustaining an injury. After his son grew and began playing football, he trained and stood by him all the way and ensured that he got all he needed to become a professional footballer. Through that, Neymar Sr. was able to earn a living as his son's manager.
It was reported that in 2011, Neymar Sr. received £8.9m after his son signed a pre-contract agreement with Barcelona. He reportedly received another sum of £35.8 in 2013 when the transfer from Santos was completed.
When Neymar Jr. Was asked how he felt about his father managing his career, he revealed that he felt pleased because his father has always been on his side since he was a little child. He added, "He takes care of things, my finances and my family. He is the one who is in charge. He's the boss. There's always somebody nearby, keeping an eye on me more than watching me.".
Neymar Sr. dedicated his life to grooming his son from the street of Sao Paulo, Brazil to becoming a sought-after footballer in the world. Apparently, he has done and is doing a great job. In 2003, his family had to move twice first to Sao Vicente then to Santos where Neymar Jr. gained recognition as an outstanding talent at the young age of 15.
Neymar Santos Sr net worth
Neymar Santos Sr's net worth is not made public but it is believed that he has made a huge sum of money from managing his son. In 2011, he received £ 10 million pre-contract from FC Barcelona, while in 2013, he received another 40million after Neymar Jr. was signed.In 2016, Neymar Sr. received 26 million from the renewal of his son's contract with FCB. And in 2017, he received 36 million after Neymar Jr. got signed into PSG.
Neymar Santos Sr. Age
He was born on be 7th of February, 1965. He is 58 years old.