Copa America

Neymar to Play for Santos Again

The Brazilian star returns to the São Paulo club where he began his professional career.

January 31, 2025
Neymar to Play for Santos Again
  • Through its social media channels, the Vila Belmiro team announced the return of its star player.
  • He left his hometown 12 years ago to play for FC Barcelona.

Neymar Junior will play for Santos in Brazil again in 2025, following a successful career at FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Al-Hilal Saudi.

At 32 years old, and after recovering from a severe ligament injury in his left knee in 2023, Neymar will return to the Brazilian club where he won the 2011 CONMEBOL Libertadores.

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Neymar in the CONMEBOL Copa América™

The all-time top scorer for the Brazilian national team missed the last CONMEBOL Copa América™ due to the previously mentioned injury.

He played in three editions of the world’s oldest national team tournament: 2011, 2015, and 2021, when he finished as a runner-up. In total, he played 12 matches and scored 5 goals.

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