Neymar’s tattoos and their deep meanings

The PSG third-all-time-top-goal-scorer has over 46 tattoos on his body, each carrying a deep meaning and special attachment to. Yes, tattoo is something you may not wipe away and Neymar seems to be a living story-board.

Sister Tattoo

It’s rumoured Neymar loves his sister so much that he feigns an injury towards her birthday! Well, other than the banter, he has Rafaella Santos on his right shoulder.

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Sorella and diamond tattoo

Neymar’s left shoulder has a diamond and the word sorella on it. The word Sorella means sister and Neymar has dedicated this tattoo to his sister Rafaella.

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Right bicep tattoo

Hey Mae, it’s Neymar! Family is everything and a mother’s knows no bounds. Neymar has the face of his mother Nadine Santos on his right bicep.

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'Never Ending Love' tattoo

Just above Neymar’s right thigh, the words ‘Never Ending Love' are inked. He got this tattoo when he was dating Bruna Marquezine.

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Chest Tattoo

Arguably, the world’s most popular tattoo, Neymar too has a prayer tattoo, done in memory of his father.

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Love tattoo

Neymar inked the word ‘Love’ on his left palm.

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Left hand tattoo

Neymar has a lion’s face tattoo on his left hand to symbolise strength. Still on the left ring finger is a crown tattoo and a tick mark tattoo on adjacent finger.

Blessed tattoo

The word Blessed is inked on Neymar’s upper back just beneath his neck.

IV tattoo

Neymar has a tattoo of the roman numerical IV on his right neck. The number signifies the members of his family i.e. his two parents, his sister and himself.

Bird Tattoo

Neymar has a tattoo of three little birds along with the words ‘Tudo Passa’ meaning ‘nothing last forever’ just like how birds never stay at one place.

Forearm Tattoo

Neymar’s right forearm has a tattoo of the name of his son, Davi Lucca along with his date of birth, 24*08*11.

Cross tattoo

The cross inked above the ‘Blessed’ tattoo signifies his Christian faith.

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Ankle Tattoos

Neymar’s left ankle has the word ‘Ousadia’ and his right ankle has the word, ‘Alegria’ inked on it. ‘Ousadia’ means courage and ‘Alegria’ means Joy. The tattoo is a tribute to his career at FC Barcelona.

Tiger Tattoo

Neymar’s outer left forearm has a tattoo of tiger on it.