"Neymar Jr. at 32: His Football Odyssey Unveiled

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As Neymar Jr. reaches the milestone of his 32nd birthday on Monday, it's an opportune moment to reflect on his illustrious football career, characterized by stints with premier clubs across the globe.

Born on February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Neymar started playing football at a young age. At 11, he joined the Santos FC youth academy.

Neymar made his professional debut with Santos in 2009 when he was 17. He played a key role in the team's victories in the Copa do Brazil and Copa Libertadores in 2010 and 2011, scoring important goals. During his time at Santos, he scored 136 goals in 225 appearances.

In 2011, Neymar joined the Brazilian national team. He played a crucial part in winning the 2013 Confederations Cup and the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics, scoring a total of 77 goals in 124 matches.

Neymar's impressive performances caught the attention of European teams, prompting his move to FC Barcelona in 2013.

During his time at Barcelona, he became part of a formidable trio, contributing to the team's success in both domestic and international competitions.

In 2015, they clinched the UEFA Champions League title, with Neymar scoring 105 goals in 186 matches.

In 2017, Neymar became the most expensive player ever in football, moving to Paris Saint-Germain for EUR222 million.

Known for scoring goals and creating opportunities, he netted 118 times in 173 matches for the French team.

In the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil secured the gold in men's football under Neymar's leadership.

Neymar played a pivotal role, scoring four goals, including a crucial free kick against Germany in the final. His match-winning penalty sealed the gold after a 1-1 draw.

Neymar also made history during the 2016 Summer Olympics by scoring the fastest goal ever in Olympic football, finding the net in just 14 seconds.

As of now, Neymar is currently playing for Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. In the five matches he has played for the team, he has scored one goal.