Neymar, if he were a club, would rank seventh in terms of annual revenue in Brazilian football, considering both salaries and sponsorships. Over twelve seasons, the player has excelled in leagues in Spain, France, and Saudi Arabia, becoming an iconic figure.
Compared to major Brazilian clubs, Neymar surpasses all of them in wealth, except for Flamengo, Corinthians, Palmeiras, Fluminense, São Paulo, and Atlético-MG. Compared to his former club, Santos, Neymar has raised R$ 230 million more. His return to Brazilian football is perceived differently, with a unique legacy he has built during his time in foreign clubs.
Surprisingly, Neymar's annual income from salaries and sponsorships doubles that of Vasco, the fifth club with the highest number of followers in Brazil. In 2023, Neymar's earnings reached R$ 637 million, placing him above clubs like Red Bull Bragantino, Grêmio, Atlético, Santos, among others.
Neymar's total estimated income is R$ 6.5 billion for 2024, demonstrating his overwhelming advantage over even the most successful club in assets, Flamengo. In the hypothetical scenario of acquiring Brazilian clubs, Neymar would have enough funds to buy ten teams out of the 24 considered in the survey.
With a fortune of 6.4 billion reais accumulated throughout his career, Neymar surpasses many of the largest Brazilian clubs in terms of market value. His return to Santos, announced by president Marcelo Teixeira, marks a highly anticipated comeback after more than a decade since his last match with the team.
