Neymar Jr. is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain. He is widely considered one of the most 🌈 talented footballers in the world.
Not only that, but he is fanatical about poker. So much so, that he even named 🌈 his dog poker!
Neymar and Poker
In May 2024, Neymar joined PokerStars as a brand ambassador. At the time, he was joined 🌈 by another legend of Brazilian football Ronaldo as a member of Team Sportstars.
"Growing up and playing football everyday has made 🌈 me a competitive person," Neymar Jr. said. "When I'm not playing football, playing poker and competing against my teammates on 🌈 the road or in home games with friends is one of my favorite things to do."
Neymar has been heavily involved 🌈 with PokerStars, hosting multiple charity home games, including one at EPT Barcelona won by Steve O'Dwyer.
During the Spring Championship of 🌈 Online Poker (SCOOP) in 2024, Neymar made a deep run finishing 12th in Event 18-H:R$2,100 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO]
In 🌈 December 2024, Neymar rejoined PokerStars and pledged to bring his flair and personality to the online and live tables.
"As a 🌈 true poker fan, I am excited to start a new chapter with PokerStars," said the 28-year-old Neymar. "Together we’ll be 🌈 creating moments for our community and fans all over the world."
Read More: Three Reasons Neymar's New PokerStars Partnership Will Succeed
In 🌈 January 2024, played in the PokerStars Winter Series making the Winter Series 40-H:R$1,050 [8-Max, Turbo] Final Table
Neymar Poker Fun Facts
Neymar 🌈 plans to play poker professionally after he retires from football
His favourite hand in poker his pocket tens - after his 🌈 shirt number - and jack-five
According to Forbes in 2024, Neymar is the fourth-highest-paid athlete in the world with a net 🌈 worth of aroundR$200 million.
Neymar at the World Series of Poker
Brazil has won numerous World Series of Poker bracelets, and although 🌈 Neymar hasn't got his hands on one yet, he's no stranger to the bright lights of Las Vegas.
In 2024, he 🌈 dropped into the WSOP to support his friend Felipe "Mojave" Ramos, stopping to take picture with poker legend Phil Hellmuth.
In 🌈 2024, Neymar played in Event #26:R$10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship and was almost kicked out of another event before finishing in 🌈 the money in Event #41:R$1,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em.
