: A Brazilian billionaire has named Neymar – Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior – the sole heir to his fortune of a jaw-dropping sum. One billion US dollars are all Neymar’s for the taking, pending the green light from Brazil’s courts.
According to reports out of Brazil, the will, which was filed back in June, took everyone by surprise. A childless entrepreneur from Rio Grande do Sul, who reportedly never even met the Brazilian football icon, left his entire estate to the PSG star, citing a deep personal connection.
How? You ask. Apparently, the billionaire sees a lot of himself in Neymar, calling the athlete’s “family ties” and “down-to-earth nature” a mirror image of his own life.
The late businessman, whose identity remains a mystery for now, called Neymar “rare” in today’s world of ego-driven athletes, going on to describe the soccer sensation as someone who “isn’t self-serving.” If anything, it’s clear Neymar’s not just kicking goals on the field, but also scoring with admirers off the pitch, some very rich ones too, for that matter!
The legal play is currently in the review process, with the assets still in limbo as the courts weigh in on this high-stakes game. If Neymar is handed the inheritance, which is pegged to be somewhere between $846 million and $1 billion, it would more than double his current net worth. Forget the taxman – legal battles and disputes are likely to enter the picture, but this inheritance could still elevate Neymar from soccer’s golden boy to an even richer titan of industry.
ALL THE GOLD IN THE WORLD
Let’s talk numbers for a second. Neymar, already a force to be reckoned with in the sports world, rakes in the big bucks. According to Forbes, Neymar pulled in about $76 million in salary and endorsements between May 2024 and May 2025.
But here’s the kicker: the billionaire’s estate is reported to be worth roughly $1.0-1.1 billion, more than enough to push Neymar’s wealth into galactic territory – if it all comes through, that is.
Even without this mammoth windfall, Neymar’s existing portfolio of salary, sponsorships, and business ventures already has him firmly positioned in the “billionaire-in-the-making” category. He’s always been good with numbers, whether on the field or off.
LEGAL FINAL WHISTLE
While Neymar’s legal team is likely already preparing for the courtroom showdown, experts warn that estate taxes, legal fees, and potential challenges from other parties could reduce the payout by a considerable amount. Still, Neymar’s strong position as a global icon puts him in a rare position to play the long game and secure this fortune.
While Neymar himself has yet to make a public statement on the matter, the Brazilian superstar is surely eyeing what’s to come – all while continuing to train for his dream of representing Brazil at next year’s World Cup.
This could very well be the most significant financial assist Neymar’s ever received!
