Neymar is one of Brazil’s most famous and wealthy soccer players, known for his speed, skill, flare, and goals. But what is his daily routine like?
We’ll delve into Neymar’s daily schedule and explore how his dedication to soccer, hard work, and discipline has helped him achieve such heights in his career — and rake in a spectacular fortune.
Does he train as hard as Messi and Ronaldo? Find out below.
Inside a day in the life of Neymar
Key takeaways
Mornings
Afternoons
Evenings
Key takeaways
Neymar starts his day early, waking up at 6:30 a.m. and having breakfast before heading to soccer practice at 9:00 a.m.
In the afternoon, he hits the gym for a workout and works with a physical therapist to stay injury-free.
Neymar spends time with his family and friends in the evenings, enjoying dinner and playing video games before going to bed by 10:00 p.m.
His personal chef prepares Brazilian-themed meals of chicken, rice, and beans.
Mornings
This Brazilian boy wonder of soccer starts his day early, waking up at 6:30 a.m.
After getting dressed and having his favorite meal of the day — breakfast which includes eggs or cereal, he’s off to soccer practice at 9:00 a.m.
Neymar takes his training seriously and works hard to improve his skills, of which he has many on and off the pitch.
He lives, eats, and sleeps soccer, so it’s no surprise that his days are built around practice, fitness, and recuperation.
Afternoons
After practice, this soccer prodigy enjoys lunch with his teammates. Marcela Lermy, his personal chef, ensures that he has a balanced diet that includes Brazilian staples like chicken, rice, and beans.
In the afternoon, he hits the gym for a workout with his trainer, which helps him stay in top physical condition, which is essential for a professional soccer player. After the gym, Neymar works with his physical therapist to stay injury-free.
Neymar maintains his passion and love for the game by finding different ways to play with the ball. So, later in the afternoon, he can often be found enjoying a game of futtoc, a combination of ping pong and soccer.
Evenings
In the evenings, Neymar spends time with his family and friends. He enjoys dinners such as lasagna, risotto, and Japanese cuisine at home with his father, sister, and friends and then relaxes by playing video games.
Neymar enjoys “FIFA,” “Call of Duty,” and video poker and often plays with his friends. By 10:00 p.m., he’s ready for bed and a good night’s sleep to prepare for the next day.