Neymar International Goals

When you buy a Brazil national-team shirt at jerseys4pro, you’re not just choosing team colours  you’re aligning with a player whose record for his country defines modern football. Neymar Jr. holds the all-time men’s scoring record for Brazil national football team, and his journey to that milestone is both remarkable and rich in context

How Many Goals Has Neymar Scored for Brazil?

According to official records, Neymar has scored 79 goals in 128 appearances for the Brazil national team, as of the latest verified data. These numbers positioned him as Brazil’s top-scorer, surpassing earlier legends

Career Timeline

Debut and Rising Star

Neymar made his senior Brazil debut on 10 August 2010 in a friendly against the United States, scoring in that match. Over the following years he became the focal point of Brazil’s attack, bringing creativity, flair and goal-scoring

Breaking the Record

For many years, Brazil’s record-scorer had been Pelé with 77 goals. Neymar surpassed that mark in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in September 2023 when he netted his 78th and 79th goals

Statistical Breakdown

These figures reflect all senior appearances for Brazil, including friendlies, qualifiers and tournament games

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Goals by Competition Type & Opponents

Neymar’s goals come in a mix of competitive and friendly fixtures. According to detailed listings, he has scored multiple hat-tricks for Brazil, the most recent being a treble against Peru in October 2020 during a World Cup qualifier

One of his most prolific opponents is Japan national football team, against whom he has scored nine goals, including four in one match in October 2015

Why This Record Matters to Jersey Enthusiasts

For fans exploring jerseys on jerseys4pro, knowledge of these numbers adds depth to the shirt you select:

• Buying a Brazil jersey with Neymar’s name or number ties you to the player who redefined his national team’s scoring record
• The era in which you choose the shirt matters  early years, record-breaking years, or current campaigns all carry different narratives
• The story behind the shirt becomes part of its value  you’re not just wearing colours, you’re wearing history

Key Takeaways

In summary:

1. Neymar is Brazil’s all-time men’s international top scorer with 79 goals
2. He achieved this across 128 caps, giving a goals-per-game ratio of around 0.62
3. This record sits atop decades of Brazil’s football history, having surpassed Pelé’s long-standing total

Final Thoughts

When you browse Brazil national team kits on jerseys4pro, you’re choosing more than just a design. You’re aligning with a player whose international goal-scoring legacy stands out in football history. Neymar’s 79 goals for Brazil are a milestone not just for his career  but for the national side and football heritage

Whether your preference is a classic Brazil jersey or the latest edition, the name you pick matters. And with Neymar, the name carries record-breaking significance

References

• Wikipedia – Neymar
• Wikipedia – Brazil national team records & statistics