Neymar to Inherit $1.1 Billion Fortune After Being Named Sole Heir by Business Tycoon: Report
Brazilian football icon Neymar is reportedly set to receive a staggering inheritance of $1.1 billion after being named the sole heir of a mystery businessman in Brazil. The 33-year-old forward, long hailed as the torchbearer of Brazil’s World Cup dreams, could soon become the wealthiest footballer in the world.
According to reports from RIC, legal proceedings confirming Neymar as the businessman’s heir began in June in Porto Alegre. While neither the player nor the businessman’s representatives have issued formal statements, the estimated assets exceed one billion dollars, putting Neymar far ahead of his contemporaries in terms of net worth.
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Neymar’s Current Earnings
Neymar is already one of the highest-earning players in global football. He currently earns around $30 million annually and also signed a lucrative contract with Puma in 2020. Throughout his career, he has commanded enormous salaries: a reported $25 million per year at Paris Saint-Germain after his record-breaking move in 2017, followed by a similar pay scale when he joined Al-Hilal in 2023.
Career Highlights and Net Worth Impact
Starting his professional career at Santos before moving to Barcelona in 2013, Neymar has consistently been among the most commercially valuable players in the sport. His PSG transfer remains the most expensive in football history. With this unprecedented inheritance, he could surpass football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of total wealth, placing him at the very top of football’s financial ladder.
If confirmed, Neymar’s inheritance will mark one of the most extraordinary personal financial windfalls in sports history.