Images of Neymar’s heavily scarred legs and prominent muscle areas are causing a stir on social media.
The close-up photo of the 33-year-old forward’s left leg quickly attracted more than 8 million views along with hundreds of comments. Many fans expressed worry for the physical condition of the number one star of the “Selecao”.
In the widely circulated photo, Neymar’s left leg appeared with multiple indentations and deformed muscle areas, believed to be the marks of serious injuries he has experienced over many years of playing at the highest level.
Neymar has a history of serious knee injuries, including an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear and past meniscus surgery. Successive injuries have caused him many difficulties in maintaining peak form in the later stages of his career.
The photo circulating on social media is believed to have been taken before the 2026 World Cup kicked off. Currently, the Brazil national team star has recovered and is battling alongside his teammates at the planet’s biggest football festival.
After missing the two matches against Morocco and Haiti, Neymar played for about 15 minutes in the match against Scotland. Despite only featuring for a short time, he still left a mark with 1 shot on target, 3 key passes, 24 touches, and a passing accuracy rate of up to 92%. These numbers show that the class and ability to create an impact of the Brazilian forward remain very significant.
