Neymar is set to leave Al-Hilal. A club for which he has barely played over the two years of his contract… the shocking figures of his salary.
Neymar in Saudi Arabia, a brief appearance on the pitch, but a well-padded bank account. In 2023, the Brazilian left PSG to join Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Mahrez, and Mané in the Saudi Pro League.
To attract these stars, Saudi clubs have offered astronomical salaries. For example, Cristiano Ronaldo earns €263 million per year, nearly double what Lionel Messi receives, with a salary of €124 million.
Neymar, with a mega-contract worth €101 million, ranks third in the list of the world’s highest-paid footballers in 2024.
And to earn this money, Neymar has played… just two matches in 2024. Quickly injured, he only managed 42 minutes of play, equating to approximately €2.4 million per minute played. With 45 touches of the ball in those two games, his salary translates to €1,122,222 per touch—more than a Ballon d’Or, it’s a Ballon de Diamant.
