As one of the most famous football players in the world, it’s understandable why fans want to know more about Neymar’s girlfriend and who he’s dating now.
In an interview with SporTV in 2015, Neymar opened up about his dream to marry and settle down. “I would like to meet a woman, get married and have kids. It’s something that I always talk about with my friends, I have this dream of being married in a church, going out to party with my friends and have my children by my side every day,” he said.
Who is Neymar dating now? Read on for what we know about Neymar’s girlfriends both past and present and whether he’s in a relationship now.
Bruna Biancardi (2021 – 2022)
Neymar and Brazilian model Bruna Biancardi started dating in 2021, but didn’t confirm their relationship until January 2022 when they announced their engagement on Instagram.
The two broke up in August 2022, a month after Bruna was seen without her engagement ring. Bruna confirmed the breakup in an Instagram Story at the time.
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Bruna’s post was in response to a report by Extra Online at the time that Neymar had cheated on Bruna at a party, which caused her to end their relationship.
Natalia Barulich (2020 – 2021)
Neymar and model Natalia Barulich met in February 2018 when Natalia’s boyfriend at the time, Colombian singer Maluma, performed at Neymar’s 26th birthday party. Natalia and Maluma broke up in October 2019 after two years together.
In an interview with on the Mexican show Windowing after her split, Natalia denied that her friendship with Neymar was the reason for her breakup with Maluma.
In February 2020, Natalia confirmed her relationship with Neymar at his 28th birthday in Paris, France, with a photo of them on her Instagram Story.
Neymar and Natalia dated for several months before their split in late 2020. In a response to an Instagram follower in September 2021, Natalia responded to a fan who asked if she misses any of her exes. “No. I will always have love for the few I’ve shared a relationship with.”
Natalia also described her year at the time as a “rollercoaster” to another fan. Neymar and Natalie broke up in 2021.
Bruna Marquezine (2012 – 2018)
Neymar and actress Bruna Marquezine met at the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro in 2012 and started dating soon after.
Bruna and Neymar broke up in 2013 but got back together ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Bruna and Neymar broke up and got back together again in 2016 before their final split in 2018.
In an interview with Vogue at the time, Bruna confirmed that Neymar was the one who ended the relationship. She also denied that the split had to do with their different political views.
According to The Sun, fans believed that Neymar voted for Brazil’s right wing president Jair Bolsonaro, while Bruna was a vocal supporter of the opposition’s Workers’ Party.
In March 2019, Neymar defended Bruna after she deleted her Instagram account due to bullying.
“They just try to talk bullshit about talented people and this you have too much. I will always care about and respect you and I will defend you, as I know who you are.”
Jhenny Andrade (2015)
Neymar and UFC Octagon girl Jhenny Andrade were first linked in 2015 after they were seen at a New Year’s Eve party.
Jhenny—who was born in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil, and was a writer for the Brazilian men’s magazine, VIP—also posted a photo of her and Neymar on her Instagram at the time with the caption: “Barbie and Ken beautiful.”
Jhenny and Neymar went on to date for a couple months before their split in 2015. During their relationship, Jhenny also attended two of Neymar’s games.
Carolina Dantas (2010 – 2011)
Carolina Dantas was Neymar’s first love. They dated from 2010 to 2011 when he was still a new player with Santos FC.
Months after their split, Neymar and Carolina welcomed their first child together, a son Davi Lucca, in August 2011. Despite their breakup, Neymar and Carolina remain friends and have an amicable co-parenting relationship for Davi.
According to Neymar, Carolina discovered she was pregnant when the two broke up. The soccer star provided for her ex during her pregnancy and stood by her side when she gave birth. However, he is determined not to reunite or marry Carolina.
Neymar also has a pretty good relationship with Carolina Dantas’ current husband.
In 2019, when Dantas got married, Neymar could not attend but still sent his congratulations through social networks. Rafaella – Neymar’s sister attended Carolina’s wedding on behalf of her brother as a bridesmaid.
In August 2021, Neymar and Carolina were photographed vacationing together with friends on a yacht in Ibiza. In an interview with British GQ in 2021, Neymar revealed that he wants at least two more children after Davi.
