![The PSG striker was born and raised in a poor slum neighborhood in northern Brazil. At the age of 17, Neymar made his debut for Santos and became the most expensive player in the world when moving from Barca to PSG in 2017. A rich and prosperous life is different from his childhood days, but for Neymar, family is everything. chief.](https://i1-ngoisao.vnecdn.net/2020/04/15/neymar7a-2188-1586936522.jpg?w=680&h=0&q=100&dpr=1&fit=crop&s=EpzVXYHGK0VbSV1Qf0UzsA)
The PSG striker was born and raised in a poor slum neighborhood in northern Brazil. At the age of 17, Neymar made his debut for Santos and became the most expensive player in the world when moving from Barca to PSG in 2017. A rich and prosperous life is different from his childhood days, but for Neymar, family is everything. chief.
![The 28-year-old superstar hugged her 9-year-old son and took photos with two important women, mother - Mrs. Nadine Goncalves - and younger sister Raffaella.](https://i1-ngoisao.vnecdn.net/2020/04/15/neymar10-1495-1586936523.jpg?w=680&h=0&q=100&dpr=1&fit=crop&s=WwZhx-rBSq9BEhWF3GDQNA)
In the photo, the 28-year-old superstar holds her 9-year-old son and takes pictures with the two most important women in her life, her mother – Mrs. Nadine Goncalves – and her younger sister Raffaella. Both mother and sister respect Neymar’s private life and do not interfere with his famous relationships.
![In 2016, Neymar's parents broke up after 25 years of marriage, making the PSG striker even closer to his mother. On his personal page, Neymar often shares photos and videos of mother and son together.](https://i1-ngoisao.vnecdn.net/2020/04/15/neymar3a-7025-1586936523.jpg?w=680&h=0&q=100&dpr=1&fit=crop&s=Mvv5kZmXD-nOEL047h8UBA)
In 2016, Neymar’s parents broke up after 25 years of marriage, making the PSG striker even closer to his mother. On his personal page, Neymar often shares photos and videos of mother and son together.
![The former Brazilian striker has his mother's face tattooed on his bicep.](https://i1-ngoisao.vnecdn.net/2020/04/15/neymar2-7895-1586936523.jpg?w=680&h=0&q=100&dpr=1&fit=crop&s=iK28CxYhJA_vG3rVJTtVSg)
The former Brazilian striker has his mother’s face tattooed on his bicep.
![Nadine's name is also engraved on her famous son's arm next to a small heart. In 2018, Neymar's mother attracted attention when she expressed her dissatisfaction with the way PSG treated her son, saying that he should move to Real.](https://i1-ngoisao.vnecdn.net/2020/04/15/neymar2a-8324-1586936523.jpg?w=680&h=0&q=100&dpr=1&fit=crop&s=5H8OWPm5qx5SEdH6hSA6ow)
Nadine’s name is also engraved on her famous son’s arm next to a small heart. In 2018, Neymar’s mother attracted attention when she expressed her dissatisfaction with the way PSG treated her son, saying that he should move to Real.
![Because of his love for his mother, Neymar supported Nadine's love affair with a young man 30 years younger than Tiago Ramos. The Brazilian gamer is even 6 years younger than Neymar. Recently, Brazilian media reported on the 22-year-old man's homosexual past.](https://i1-ngoisao.vnecdn.net/2020/04/15/neymar1-3110-1586936523.jpg?w=680&h=0&q=100&dpr=1&fit=crop&s=5DIRgAu8arsc__2aVvrFXw)
Because of his love for his mother, Neymar supported Nadine’s love affair with a young man 30 years younger than Tiago Ramos. The Brazilian gamer is even 6 years younger than Neymar. Recently, Brazilian media reported on the 22-year-old man’s homosexual past .
![In addition to his mother, Neymar is also especially close to his younger sister Raffaella Beckran. The PSG superstar has never been absent from his sister's birthday for the past 5 years.](https://i1-ngoisao.vnecdn.net/2020/04/15/neymar3-4097-1586936523.jpg?w=680&h=0&q=100&dpr=1&fit=crop&s=aRjhpZFHuZQm-EQMiakrdw)
In addition to his mother, Neymar is also especially close to his younger sister Raffaella Beckran. The PSG superstar has never been absent from his sister’s birthday for the past 5 years.
![Neymar even tattooed Raffaella's face on his bicep and Raffaella tattooed his brother's eyes on his right arm. The two brothers also have a crown tattooed on their left arm. The Brazilian striker considers his sister to be his best companion, sharing everything in life with each other.](https://i1-ngoisao.vnecdn.net/2020/04/15/neymar4-7944-1586936523.jpg?w=680&h=0&q=100&dpr=1&fit=crop&s=acxQ41d4OT-QMeov1Z5R9A)
Neymar even tattooed Raffaella’s face on his bicep and Raffaella tattooed his brother’s eyes on his right arm. The two brothers also have a crown tattooed on their left arm. The Brazilian striker considers his sister to be his best companion, sharing everything in life with each other.
![Raffaella is also a hot face on social networks, not based on her famous brother. Possessing the fiery beauty typical of South American women, the 23-year-old beauty often shows off her figure, shares her exercise routine, modern fashion style, and vacations on social networks.](https://i1-ngoisao.vnecdn.net/2020/04/15/neymar5-2260-1586936523.jpg?w=680&h=0&q=100&dpr=1&fit=crop&s=b_Epuj2Hzq13C3EHP4hWlw)
Raffaella is also a hot face on social networks, not based on her famous brother. Possessing the fiery beauty typical of South American women, the 23-year-old beauty often posts photos showing off her figure, sharing exercise, modern fashion style, or vacations on social networks.
![Neymar is also very attached to his father - Mr. Neymar Santos Sr and his name is also taken from his father's name. Even though his family was poor when he was young, Mr. Neymar Sr - also a football player - did not let his son suffer, arousing and nurturing Neymar's love for football.](https://i1-ngoisao.vnecdn.net/2020/04/15/neymar6-3355-1586936523.jpg?w=680&h=0&q=100&dpr=1&fit=crop&s=dYN6a6ATOA1pG1_jLzD3FQ)
Neymar is also very attached to his father – Mr. Neymar Santos Sr and his name is also taken from his father’s name. Even though his family was poor when he was young, Mr. Neymar Sr – also a football player – did not let his son suffer, arousing and nurturing Neymar’s love for football.
![Dad is also Neymar's representative, behind his son's expensive £198 million transfer from Barca to PSG in 2017. Mr. Neymar Sr himself is also a famous person in Brazil. The 28-year-old superstar admires and worships his father. Dad has been with me since I was a child, he takes care of everything for me from finances to family, the PSG striker once confided.](https://i1-ngoisao.vnecdn.net/2020/04/15/neymar12-4277-1586936524.jpg?w=680&h=0&q=100&dpr=1&fit=crop&s=mXeeLPAkl0xzcpWyyqRFwA)
Dad is also Neymar’s representative, behind his son’s expensive £198 million transfer from Barca to PSG in 2017. Mr. Neymar Sr himself is also a famous person in Brazil. The 28-year-old superstar admires and worships his father. “Dad has been with me since I was a child, he took care of everything for me from finances to family,” the PSG striker once confided.
![In addition to his parents and sister, son Davi Lucca is also a very important person to Neymar. The Brazilian striker became a father at the age of 19 after his ex-girlfriend Carolina Nogueira gave birth at a hospital in Sao Paulo in 2011. Carolina was only 17 years old at that time. The young couple broke up before Davi Lucca was born, but the two still maintain a close relationship and share custody of their children. Baby Davi Lucca followed his father everywhere and studied at a soccer summer camp for the children of Barca superstars like Luis Suarez, Gerard Pique or Messi when Neymar was in Barcelona.](https://i1-ngoisao.vnecdn.net/2020/04/15/neymar7-2406-1586936524.jpg?w=680&h=0&q=100&dpr=1&fit=crop&s=b4n9GWHWdWYNRGwAQ9qCVA)
In addition to his parents and sister, son Davi Lucca is also a very important person to Neymar. The Brazilian striker became a father at the age of 19 after his ex-girlfriend Carolina Nogueira gave birth at a hospital in Sao Paulo in 2011. Carolina was only 17 years old at that time. The young couple broke up before Davi Lucca was born, but the two still maintain a close relationship and share custody of their children. Baby Davi Lucca followed his father everywhere and studied at a soccer summer camp for the children of Barca superstars like Luis Suarez, Gerard Pique or Messi when Neymar was in Barcelona.