| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
| FIFA U-20 World Cup | ||||
| 2 | U20 | 2009 | Egypt | |
| Copa America | ||||
| 5 | Senior | 2011 | Argentina | |
Occupation
Athlete
Club name
Santos, Sao Paulo, BRA
Coach
Mano Menezes [national], Muricy Ramalho [club] (guardian.co.uk, 17 Jan 2012, gazetaesportiva.net, 29 May 2012)
Position and style
Midfield (telegraph.co.uk, 06 Jan 2012)
Debut
2010 [senior] for Brazil, against USA (livesoccertv.com, 29 Jun 2011)
Injuries
He suffered a bad knee injury in 2006 that kept him out of action for seven months. In August 2010 he required surgery on the same knee which meant he couldn't play for six months. (player-profiles.co.uk, 06 Apr 2012)
He had surgery on his right knee in May 2012. (goal.com, 23 May 2012)
Additional information
General
PLAYMAKER
In May 2012 he said he believes the Brazil national team's tactics are too rigid. "I think there is a lack of freedom in the national team for both Neymar and me. Brazil has won five World Cups with a game based on improvisation geniality and short dribbles. This is what makes the difference on the pitch." (globo.com, 14 May 2012; fifa.com, 09 Aug 2011)
HISTORIC CLUB NUMBER
His club number at Santos is 10, the same as Pele when he played for the club. (thtandlcab-football.com, 15 Aug 2011)
