What awards has Neymar won? Looking at the achievements and accolades of the Brazilian maestro

What awards has Neymar won? Looking at the achievements and accolades of the Brazilian maestro

Helix Odhiambo
updated at March 31, 2024 at 3:11 PM
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The Brazilian football sensation has enjoyed a legacy filled with triumphs and accolades. Neymar Jr. rose to prominence at Santos before transferring to Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. He recently joined the Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal. What awards has Neymar won in his career, and is he the most decorated Brazilian footballer?

What awards has Neymar won?
Neymar celebrates with the French Cup trophy on 24 July 2020. On the right is him with the 2018 Best Ligue 1 Player award. Photo: Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt, Franck Fife (modified by author)
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What awards did Neymar win? The Brazilian has amassed a fantastic collection of honours and trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his extraordinary talent and achievement on the club and international platforms. He has also entertained fans with his dazzling ball skills and magic.

Neymar Jr.'s profile summary

Full name

Neymar da Silva Santos Jr.

Date of birth

5 February 1992

Place of birth

Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil

Age

31 years old as of 2024

Nationality

Brazilian

Height

1.75m (5'9")

Weight

68kg (150lbs)

Profession

Footballer

Teams

Al Hilal, Brazil national team

Position

Forward

Parents

Neymar Snr., Nadine Gonçalves

Sibling

Rafaella Santos

Children

Davi Lucca, Mavie

Marital status

Single

Net worth

$250 million

Social media

Instagram, Facebook, X(Twitter)

Neymar Jr's biography

The Brazilian footballer was born on 5 February 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil, where he developed his love for the sport. Neymar's parents, Neymar Santos Snr and Nadine Gonçalves, supported him throughout his career. He has a sister, Rafaella Santos, who is an internet personality.

What awards has Neymar won?

The soccer star has won multiple individual accolades, from the 2011 Brazilian Footballer of the Year to the 2018 Ligue 1 Player of the Year. Sports Brief lists Neymar's awards and trophies from multiple sources like Knel Now and Transfermarkt.

Individual awards

Has Neymar won a Puskas award?
Santos FC' Brazilian forward Neymar speaks after receiving the FIFA Puskas award during the FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony on 9 January 2012 at the Kongresshaus in Zurich. Photo: Franck Fife
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How many awards has Neymar Jr. won at the individual level? The talented forward has received multiple recognitions for his skills and brilliant performance on the pitch. Here are his celebrated accolades.

Award

Year

Team

Brazilian Footballer of the Year

2011

Santos

South American Player of the Year (2)

2011, 2012

Santos

FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Ball

2013

Brazil national team

Puskas Award

2011

Santos

Ligue 1 Player of the Year

2018

Paris Saint-Germain

Neymar's team awards and trophies

Neymar's awards and trophies
Barcelona's Luis Suarez (L), Lionel Messi (C), and Neymar (R) celebrate with the 2015 UEFA Champions League trophy in Turin. Photo: Pressefoto Ulmer
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What awards has Neymar Jr. won with his teammates? The former Barcelona and PSG star bagged 27 trophies in his senior career, including the UEFA Champions League, La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Ligue 1, solidifying his status as one of the top footballers of his generation.

Trophy

Year

Team

Brazilian Cup

2010

Santos

Copa Libertadores

2011

Santos

Under-20 South American Championship

2011

Brazil Under-20

Recopa Sudamericana

2012

Santos

FIFA Confederation Cup

2013

Brazil national team

Spanish Super Cup

2014

Barcelona

La Liga (2)

2015, 2016

Barcelona

Champions League

2015

Barcelona

Copa Del Rey (3)

2015, 2016, 2017

Barcelona

UEFA Super Cup

2016

Barcelona

FIFA Club World Cup

2016

Barcelona

Olympic Gold

2016

Brazil national team

French Cup (3)

2018, 2020, 2021

Paris Saint-Germain

French League Cup (2)

2018, 2020

Paris Saint-Germain

French Champion/ Ligue 1 (4)

2018, 2019, 2020, 2022

Paris Saint-Germain

French Super Cup (4)

2019, 2020, 2021, 2023

Paris Saint-Germain

Has Neymar won a golden boot?

The talented forward has scored over 250 goals and won golden boots in different competitions. Sports NDTV reported Neymar won two Brazilian Golden Boot awards (2010 and 2010) while playing for Santos. He scored 42 goals for the club in 2010 and 43 in 2012.

Neymar's international trophies won
Neymar of Brazil with the FIFA Confederations Cup and his Adidas Golden Ball and Bronze Boot awards at Maracana on 30 June 2013, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Alex Livesey
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As ESPN published, the Al Hilal star shared the 2014-15 UEFA Champions League Golden Boot with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi after the trio bagged 10 campaign goals. He also finished as the top-scorer in the 2014-15 Copa Del Rey (7 goals), 2011-12 Copa Libertadores (8 goals), and 2009-10 Copa do Brasil (11 goals).

According to his Transfermarkt stats, Neymar has scored 296 goals and provided 191 assists in 504 games in his club career as of March 2024. He also has 79 goals and 59 assists in 128 caps for Brazil, becoming the all-time top scorer of the national team after surpassing the legendary Pele (77 goals).

Frequently asked questions

What makes Neymar special?
Brazil's forward Neymar poses for a selfie with fans after winning the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's football gold medal against Germany at the Maracana stadium on 20 August 2016. Photo: Odd Andersen
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What makes Neymar special? The talented forward is known for his unique style of play, passing abilities, and dribbling skills, which set him apart from other stars. He has established himself among the best footballers of his generation. Neymar is also among the wealthiest footballers on earth, with an estimated net worth of $250 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

How many awards does Neymar have?

In his senior career, the Brazilian has bagged five individual awards and 27 trophies. His outstanding goal for Santos against Flamengo in 2011 earned him the 2011 FIFA Puskás Award.

Has Neymar won anything with Al Hilal?

The four-time League 1 champion joined Al Hilal in August 2023 but has only played five games due to injuries. He scored one goal and provided three assists but has not won anything with the Saudi Arabian club.

Has Neymar won a World Cup?

The Barca legend has played in three FIFA World Cups but has never lifted the prestigious trophy. Neymar and Zico are the few Brazilian stars who wore No. 10 and failed to lead their team to World Cup success.

How many international trophies has Neymar won?

The Brazilian star won the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup with the national team. He also captained Brazil to their first Olympic gold medal in men's football at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Has Neymar won a Puskas award?

Neymar won the 2011 FIFA Puskás Award for scoring a sensational goal for Santos against Flamengo in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.

Has Neymar won a Ballon d'or?

The prestigious Ballon d'Or has eluded Neymar despite his remarkable abilities and accomplishments. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have dominated the accolade for over a decade, preventing other talents like Neymar from winning.

Final word

What awards has Neymar won? The Brazilian superstar has bagged dozens of individual awards and trophies with his teams. His career journey and achievements at Santos, Barcelona, and PSG have inspired many young talents and improved his reputation.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.