Neymar Jr. Trivia Questions
How much do you really know about Neymar Jr.? Below are 16 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.
1.Neymar Jr. won the Ballon d'Or in 2017.
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Neymar Jr. won the Ballon d'Or in 2017.
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Neymar Jr. has never won the Ballon d'Or. He finished third in 2015 and 2017, but the award in 2017 went to Cristiano Ronaldo.
2.Neymar Jr. was the captain of Brazil in the 2014 World Cup.
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Neymar Jr. was the captain of Brazil in the 2014 World Cup.
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The captain of Brazil during the 2014 World Cup was Thiago Silva. Neymar Jr. was not the captain.
3.Neymar was the top scorer in the 2014 FIFA World Cup with five goals.
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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.
4.Neymar's transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 broke the world record for the highest transfer fee.
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Neymar's transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 broke the world record for the highest transfer fee.
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PSG paid his €222 million release clause, making it the most expensive transfer ever, surpassing the previous record.
5.Neymar Jr. won the FIFA Club World Cup with Barcelona in 2015.
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Neymar Jr. won the FIFA Club World Cup with Barcelona in 2015.
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Barcelona, including Neymar Jr., defeated River Plate 3-0 in the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup final.
6.Neymar Jr. became Brazil's all-time leading goal scorer in 2023, surpassing Pelé.
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Neymar Jr. became Brazil's all-time leading goal scorer in 2023, surpassing Pelé.
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Neymar Jr. scored his 79th goal for Brazil on September 8, 2023, in a friendly against Bolivia, overtaking Pelé's record of 77 goals.
7.Neymar once scored over 100 goals in a single season for Santos as a teenager.
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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.
8.Neymar won an Olympic gold medal with Brazil in 2016, scoring the winning penalty.
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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.
9.Neymar has a younger sister named Rafaella who is a professional model and influencer.
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Neymar has a younger sister named Rafaella who is a professional model and influencer.
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Neymar's younger sister Rafaella Santos is a model and social media influencer with millions of followers.
10.Neymar has never been named to the FIFA FIFPro World XI.
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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.
11.Neymar Jr. won the FIFA Puskás Award in 2011 for his goal against Flamengo.
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Neymar Jr. won the FIFA Puskás Award in 2011 for his goal against Flamengo.
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Neymar Jr. won the 2011 Puskás Award for a stunning solo goal while playing for Santos against Flamengo in the Brazilian league.
12.Neymar Jr. scored a hat-trick in the 2014 World Cup.
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Neymar Jr. scored a hat-trick in the 2014 World Cup.
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Neymar Jr. never scored a World Cup hat-trick. He scored four goals total in 2014, with two against Croatia and one each against Cameroon and Colombia.
13.Neymar Jr. was born in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Neymar Jr. was born in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Neymar Jr. was born in Mogi das Cruzes, a city in the state of São Paulo, not in Rio de Janeiro.
14.Neymar Jr. scored the fastest goal in Olympic football history, netting after 14 seconds in 2012.
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Neymar Jr. scored the fastest goal in Olympic football history, netting after 14 seconds in 2012.
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At the 2012 London Olympics, Neymar Jr. scored after just 14 seconds against Honduras, setting the record for the fastest goal in Olympic men's football.
15.Neymar has never played for a club outside of Brazil and Europe.
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Neymar has never played for a club outside of Brazil and Europe.
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Neymar played for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia from 2023 to 2025, a club outside Brazil and Europe, so the statement is false.
16.Neymar's full name includes a reference to his mother's favorite soap opera character.
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Neymar's full name includes a reference to his mother's favorite soap opera character.
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Neymar is named after his father, Neymar Santos Sr., who was named after a character from the telenovela 'Os Imigrantes'. The name's origin was not influenced by his mother's favorite soap opera character.
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