- Neymar has played two games since 2024 began and has earned billions of shillings at Al-Hilal.
- In August 2023, the highly-acclaimed Brazilian player joined a Saudi Pro League team, and has participated in just seven matches.
- He came back from an ACL injury in October of last year but left the game again due to another injury, and it remains uncertain when he will be back.
It's been a while since Neymar has laced up his football cleats.
The international soccer player from Brazil suffered a serious injury, specifically to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), on October 17, 2023, during a World Cup qualification match for Brazil.
After missing almost all of 2024, the former Barcelona star earned billions of shillings.
I don't have the ability to see a text that contains what Neymar earned in 2024.
Neymar signed with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia in 2023 for approximately $98 million, becoming the most expensive player in the league's history.
He made his debut for the club in September of 2023, but had a season-ending ACL injury in October of 2023 while representing his nation.
He spent the majority of 2024 recovering from the injury and made his highly-anticipated return in October last year in the Asia Champions League.
He played 13 minutes against Al Ain and then 29 minutes against Esteghlal, claimed ESPN. He also left the match injured from an injury suffered.
It felt like a strong muscle cramp!" Neymar posted on Instagram. "I'm going to have some medical tests and I hope it's not a serious issue.
It's perfectly normal after a year, the doctors did warn me about this, so I need to be cautious and manage my playing time more responsibly.
The 32-year-old has not played since then, but received a significant payment in 2024 despite playing only 42 minutes.
According to a French sports news outlet, Foot Mercato, Neymar earned a staggering 104 million dollars in wages.
He has played a total of seven matches for the defending Saudi Pro League champions.
Will Neymar play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The former Paris Saint-Germain player has been troubled with injuries. A foot problem prevented him from participating in a significant portion of his last season in France.
I want to be there," said Neymar. "I know this will be my last World Cup – my last opportunity, my last chance – and I will do everything I can to play in it.
In September 2023, Neymar surpassed Pele as Brazil's all-time leading scorer. He achieved this distinction by scoring two goals in Brazil's 5-1 victory over Bolivia in a World Cup qualifying match.
The record, held by Pele since 1971, was expected to be broken by Neymar. Neymar has scored 79 goals in 128 matches so far.
Neymar responds to Rodri's comments about Vinicius
Brazil's Neymar has responded to criticism from Rodri, who verbally attacked his compatriot Vinicius Junior after the 2024 Ballon d'Or award ceremony.
Manchester City and Spain midfielder expressed disappointment that the top Real Madrid star chose not to attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony.
Neymar defended his fellow countryman by saying, "He's a yapper now."