🎨 Are you ready to color the football magician? If there's one footballer who turns every match into a spectacle of tricks, impossible dribbles, and fun, it's Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior. Get your most vibrant colors ready because we're going to learn the story of one of the most creative players of all time!
Drawing of the footballer Neymar Jr. with the brazilian crest
Neymar is much more than a striker; he is a football artist. Born in Brazil, the land of samba, "Ney" has rhythm in his feet. He is famous worldwide for his cheerful, bold, and fantasy-filled playing style. When Neymar has the ball, you never know what magic trick he's going to invent!
From a very young age, in the streets of Mogi das Cruzes (São Paulo), he showed he had a special gift. Today, he is a global idol and the all-time top scorer for the Brazilian National Team, having surpassed even the legend Pelé.
The start at Santos: Neymar began his professional career at just 17 years old with Santos FC in Brazil. There, he won the prestigious Copa Libertadores and dazzled the world with his "mohawk" hairstyle and his goal celebration dances.
The conquest of Europe: His talent took him to FC Barcelona, where he was part of one of the most fearsome trios in history (the "MSN" alongside Messi and Suárez), winning the Champions League and making history.
The King of Paris: Later, he became the most expensive transfer in history by moving to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), where he reigned in France, accumulating titles and spectacular goals.
The Hero's Return: After a spell in Saudi Arabia (Al-Hilal), in 2025 Neymar decided to listen to his heart and return home, Santos FC, to continue gifting magic to the fans who saw him grow up.
Why is Neymar so fun to watch (and to color)?
The Unstoppable Dribble: He is the king of the "one-on-one." Step-overs, nutmegs, flicks... Neymar doesn't run, he dances with the ball!
The "Lambreta" (Rainbow Flick): One of his favorite tricks. He traps the ball with both feet and flips it over his head and the rival's head. It's like a real-life cartoon!
Sniper Precision: Besides dribbling, he is an expert free-kick and penalty taker.
🥇 Olympic Gold Medal: He led Brazil to win their first football gold at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. A historic moment!
🏅 Puskás Award: He won the "Best Goal of the Year" award for an incredible play where he dribbled past half the opposing team all by himself.
👑 King of America and Europe: He has lifted the most important cups on both continents (Libertadores and Champions League).
Neymar is synonymous with joy and color. His uniform is often vibrant yellow (Brazil), classic white (Santos), or blue and red (Barcelona/PSG), but the best part of coloring Neymar is that you can be as creative as he is:
The Hairdo: Neymar loves to change his look. Can you imagine him with pink hair, platinum blonde, or his classic mohawk? You decide!
The Boots: He always wears futuristic designs and neon-colored boots. Use your most eye-catching markers!
The Energy: Try to capture the speed and the sparkle in his eyes as he prepares his next master play.
Don't wait any longer! Download the template, print your drawing, and bring life to the footballer who taught us that playing football is, above all, about having fun.
Being a global star has its secrets! Here are things you (maybe) didn't know about your idol:
🎮 A Professional "Gamer": When he's not training, Neymar loves to play video games. He's a huge fan of shooter games like Counter-Strike and Call of Duty. He even streams himself playing live!
🐶 His Dog is Named... Poker!: He loves card games so much that he named one of his golden retriever dogs after the game.
🦸♂️ Superhero Fan: He loves comics. His favorite superhero is Batman. He's such a fanatic that he has a giant tattoo of Batman and Spiderman on his back! He also loves watching series like The Flash or Gotham.
📺 He’s been on TV!: Neymar has made "cameos" (short appearances) in super famous series. Did you see him as a monk in Money Heist? He also appeared in the yellow version on The Simpsons!
🍛 His Favorite Food: Although he has lived in Barcelona and Paris, his favorite dish remains the classic Brazilian meal: rice, beans, steak, and french fries. Pure energy for scoring goals!
⚡ The Olympic Bolt: Neymar holds the record for the fastest goal in the history of the Olympic Games. He scored just 14 seconds against Honduras in Rio 2016! The whistle had barely blown and the ball was already in the net.
👟 A Curious Fact About His Feet: Although it seems incredible, his left foot is half a centimeter smaller than his right one. Maybe that's the secret to his aim!
1. Which Brazilian team did Neymar start playing for when he was young? a) Flamengo b) Santos FC c) Palmeiras
2. What medal did he win with Brazil in 2016? a) Gold 🥇 b) Silver 🥈 c) Bronze 🥉
3. What is the name of his trick where he flicks the ball over his head with both feet? a) The Step-Over b) The Scorpion Kick c) The Lambreta (Rainbow Flick)
(Answers: 1-b, 2-a, 3-c)
Now that you are an expert on Neymar Jr, download the drawing and color it! Remember: there are no rules, use the colors you like the most and make his uniform shine as brightly as his football.
