In brief
- Neymar Jr’s net worth is estimated at $450 million in 2026 (Celebrity Net Worth).
- Forbes estimates his 2025-26 earnings at $38 million, down from top-three levels in 2024.
- His €222 million move to PSG in 2017 is still the highest transfer fee ever.
- He retired from international football after Brazil’s 2026 World Cup exit to Norway.
As of October 2026, Neymar Jr’s net worth is estimated at $450 million by Celebrity Net Worth. The Brazilian forward built his fortune through record transfers, salaries of about $80 million a year at Paris Saint-Germain and Al Hilal, and a long-term Puma deal. Forbes estimates his 2025-26 earnings at $38 million.
His income has fallen since he returned to Santos in January 2025, and he dropped out of the Forbes list of the highest-paid footballers for the first time in years. He played at the 2026 World Cup and then retired from international football in July 2026.
What is Neymar’s net worth in 2026?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates Neymar’s net worth at $450 million and puts his gross career earnings at well above $700 million. These are estimates, as his full finances are not public. Taxes, agent fees and spending reduce what he keeps from his gross pay.
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How Neymar made his money
Neymar’s biggest pay days came from three moves. In 2013 he joined Barcelona from Santos. In August 2017, Paris Saint-Germain paid Barcelona €222 million to activate his release clause, which is still the highest transfer fee in football history.
In August 2023 he moved to Saudi club Al Hilal for a fee of about €90 million. His salary there was widely reported at about $80 million a year, and some estimates put his total package above $100 million with bonuses and perks. Al Hilal ended his contract by mutual consent in January 2025 after he had played only a few matches because of a serious knee injury.
Salary and earnings
At PSG, Neymar’s earnings were often estimated at $70 million to $80 million a year at his peak. He was No. 3 on Forbes’ list of the highest-paid footballers in 2024. In its 2025 ranking, Forbes said he had fallen out of the top 10, with estimated total earnings of $38 million for 2025-26, most of it from off-field deals.
| Period | Club | Reported earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 to 2017 | Barcelona | Transfer from Santos; salary not confirmed |
| 2017 to 2023 | Paris Saint-Germain | About $70 million to $80 million a year (estimate) |
| 2023 to 2025 | Al Hilal | About $80 million a year (widely reported) |
| 2025 to 2026 | Santos | Forbes total of $38 million for 2025-26 |
| Ongoing | Puma | About $30 million a year (reported) |
Endorsements and business deals
Neymar left Nike in 2020 and signed a long-term deal with Puma, which is believed to pay him about $30 million a year, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He has also worked with brands including Red Bull, Beats, Gillette and PokerStars.
He has a large social media following, which keeps his value to sponsors high even as his playing time has dropped. His charity, Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr, runs education and sports programmes for children in Praia Grande, São Paulo.
Assets: homes, cars and investments
In 2016, Neymar bought a mansion in Mangaratiba, on the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, for about 28 million reais, roughly $8 million at the time. It has a helipad, a private dock, a tennis court and a gym. In 2023, local authorities halted work at the property over environmental violations, and he was later fined.
In 2024 he reportedly paid $26 million for a waterfront plot in Miami. Reports have also linked him to a penthouse at Bugatti Residences in Dubai, but that purchase has not been confirmed. He is known to travel by private jet and to own a collection of luxury cars, though details are not public.
Early life and career
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior was born on 5 February 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil. He played futsal and street football as a child and joined Santos at age 11. He signed his first professional contract at 17.
At Santos he won the Copa Libertadores in 2011. At Barcelona he formed the MSN attack with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez and won the Champions League in 2015 along with two La Liga titles. At PSG he won several Ligue 1 titles and reached the 2020 Champions League final. With Brazil, he won the 2013 Confederations Cup and Olympic gold in 2016.
2026 World Cup and international retirement
Neymar tore a knee ligament playing for Brazil in October 2023 and has had further injuries since. He returned to Santos in January 2025, and the club extended his contract until 31 December 2026.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti named him in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad in May. A calf injury limited him to two of Brazil’s five matches. He scored a late penalty in the 2-1 round of 16 defeat to Norway on 5 July 2026, then said he was done playing for Brazil. He leaves as Brazil’s all-time top scorer.
Personal life
Neymar’s first child, Davi Lucca, was born in 2011 to Carolina Dantas. He has daughters Mavie and Mel with his partner Bruna Biancardi, and a daughter, Helena, with Amanda Kimberlly.
In December 2022, a Spanish court acquitted Neymar of fraud and corruption charges linked to his 2013 transfer to Barcelona.
For comparison with his former teammates, see Lionel Messi’s net worth and our list of the highest-paid footballers in the world.
Sources: Celebrity Net Worth, Neymar net worth (estimate), Forbes, The world’s highest-paid soccer players 2025, Al Jazeera, Neymar quits international football (2026), Al Jazeera, Brazil call up Neymar to World Cup squad (2026).
Frequently asked questions
What is Neymar’s net worth in 2026?
Neymar Jr’s net worth is estimated at $450 million in 2026, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Most of it comes from his salaries at Barcelona, PSG and Al Hilal, his Puma endorsement and other sponsorships. His gross career earnings are estimated at well above $700 million.
How much does Neymar earn at Santos?
Santos has not published Neymar’s salary. Forbes estimates his total earnings for 2025-26 at $38 million, with most of that coming from endorsements rather than his club wages. That figure was not enough to keep him in Forbes’ top 10 highest-paid footballers.
How much was Neymar’s transfer to PSG?
Paris Saint-Germain paid Barcelona €222 million in August 2017 to activate Neymar’s release clause. It remains the highest transfer fee in football history. He later joined Al Hilal in 2023 for about €90 million before returning to Santos in January 2025.
Did Neymar retire from the Brazil national team?
Yes. After Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on 5 July 2026, Neymar said he was done playing for Brazil. He scored a late penalty in that match and finished as Brazil’s all-time top scorer.
Which brands sponsor Neymar?
Puma is Neymar’s main sponsor. He signed with the brand in 2020 after leaving Nike, in a deal believed to pay him about $30 million a year. He has also worked with Red Bull, Beats, Gillette and PokerStars.
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