NEYMAR JR

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Born on February 5, 1992, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Neymar drew attention for his
impressive soccer abilities at an early age. He emerged as a star for Santos FC as a
teenager, winning four straight Player of The Year awards while becoming one of
Brazils most popular public figures. After moving to Europe to join FC Barcelona
for the start of the 2013-1014 season, he helped the Spanish powerhouse win both
domestic and internatonal titles.

Child Prodigy

Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. was born on February 5,1992, in Mogi das Cruzes,
Sao Paulo, Brazil. The son of a former professional soccer player, Neymar followed
in his fathers footsteps by playing street games dan futsal, an indoor version of the
game. He joined the Portuguesa Santista youth club in 1999, and within a few years
was one of the most highly regarded young talents in the country.

Rising Star

Neymar joined the youth system of Santos FC at age 11. News of his abilities
spread to Europe, and he was offered the chance to continue his development with
Real Madrid C.F. at age 14, but the Santos teams management reportedly
convinced Neymar to stay put with a large bonus.

Neymar made his senior debut for Santos in 2009 and lived up to the hype by the
earning the leagues Best Young Player Award. He emerged as a full-blwn star in
2010, helping Santos claim the league and Copa do Brasil championships en route to
the first of three straight scoring titles and four straight Player of The Year Awards.
That season he also ade his debut for the senior national team.
 In 201, the flashly forward produced what would be voted the FIFA Goal of The
Year and led Santos to the first Copa Libertadores championship in 48 years.
However, he also began to experience the backlash that accompanies fame. Neymar
was criticized for his play during Brazils quarterfinals loss in the 2011 Copa
America tournament and was scolded in the media for fathering a child out of
wedlock.

Neymar scored his 100th professional goal on his 20th birthday in 2012. Although
Santos won its third straight league title, the young star again was subject to
criticism when Brazils lost the 2012 Summer Olympics gold medal game to an
underdog Mexico team.

Changing Horizons

In may 2013, Neymar announced he was making the leap to Europe with a
transfer to FC Barcelona, a powerful club that featured superstar Argentine striker
Lionel Messi and several members of the Spanish national team.

Soon afterward, the wonderkind silenced a share of his critics by leading Brazil
to victory in the 2013 Confederations Cup, indicating his readiness to shoulder
bigger expectations on the world stage.

Overseas Succes

Neymar lived up to his billing with Barcelona, giving the loaded Spanish club yet
another gifted all around talent. He scored an amazing 39 goals during the 2014-
1015 season, helping the club achieve the coveted treble by claiming league, domestic
cup and European Cup titles. The following year, one week after Barcelona became
Liga Champs, he scored in extra time to propel the club to another Copa Del Rey
title.

And after winning all the titles he had become one of the nominations of FIFA
Ballon Dor with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. But unfortunately he did not
win the award. He had to settle there in a second position where teammate Messi
who won the award.

After he successfully brought Barcelona treble, he also managed to brought

Brazil won the gold medal at Olympic Rio 2016. And now Neymar still stay in
Barcelona for 4 years since 2013 and still counting.

NAMA: ASEP WINARTO

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