Neymar Jr.

Brazil · Left winger (Attacking midfielder, Second striker) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2013-2019

Creative showman whose dribbling and tricks left defenders helpless

Nicknames Ney

80.5OVR#147 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“Neymar is a phenomenon.”

— Lionel Messi, Barcelona teammate · 2019 · source

Top 10 attributes

Skills & Tricks99
Dribbling97
Change of Pace96
Possession96
Agility96
Balance96
Acceleration94
Dribbling Speed94
Shooting Creativity94
First Touch94

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

Finishing 9021 non-penalty goals from 14.08 xG (+6.9) · Domestic top-flight league (StatMuse FC league seasons) 2021-22 to 2022-23 (2 seasons)source
Penalties 83Penalty record 91/113 (81%) · career all comps (Oct 2025)source

All 64 attributes

Speed 90.2

Top Speed89
Acceleration94
Dribbling Speed94
Top Speed with Ball88
Knock-on & Run80
Change of Pace96

Shooting 84.3

Finishing ●90
Shot Power82
Long Shots85
Volleys85
Curve92
Penalties ●83
Heading62
Direct Free Kicks90
Shooting Creativity94
Acrobatics80

Passing 86.7

Short Passing88
Long Passing82
Through Balls90
Crossing83
Link-up Play90
Vision90
Set-Piece Delivery84

Ball Control 93.8

Dribbling97
Possession96
First Touch94
Skills & Tricks99
Weak Foot85
Press Resistance92

Movement 75.8

Off-the-Ball Movement82
Runs in Behind80
Attacking Positioning87
Anticipation80
Recovery Runs50

Football IQ 83.0

Decision Making84
Spatial Awareness86
Game Management76
Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 30.8

Defensive Positioning40
Marking30
Interceptions35
Standing Tackle35
Sliding Tackle25
Offside Trap20

Physical 76.6

Strength60
Stamina75
Agility96
Balance96
Recovery88
Reactions92
Hold-up Play65
Aerial Duels52
Aggression65

Mental 72.8

Big-Game Temperament85
Leadership70
Selflessness72
Concentration72
Determination82
Tactical Discipline56

Career 63.2

Consistency78
Longevity75
Achievements77
Durability56
Loyalty30

Profile

Born: 5 February 1992
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Foot: Right
Career: 2009–now
Prime: 2013-2019

Club career

2009–2013 Santos
2013–2017 Barcelona
2017–2023 Paris Saint-Germain
2023–2025 Al Hilal
2025–now Santos

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2015 Barcelona

Copa Libertadores 1

2011 Santos

League title · La Liga Barcelona 2

2014–15, 2015–16

League title · Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 5

2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2022–23

League title · Saudi Pro League Al Hilal 1

2023–24

Club World Cup 1

2015

Recopa Sudamericana 1

2012

Olympic gold medal 1

2016

Confederations Cup 1

2013

Copa del Rey 3

2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17

Coupe de France 3

2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21

Copa do Brasil 1

2010

Supercopa de España 1