Neymar’s recent injury history has been marked by a series of setbacks and recoveries:
- October 2023: While playing for Brazil, Neymar ruptured his left knee’s anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus, leading to a significant absence from the sport. en.wikipedia.org
- October 2024: He returned to action with Al Hilal in an AFC Champions League match against Al Ain but soon suffered a hamstring injury, sidelining him for the remainder of the year. en.wikipedia.org
- January 2025: Al Hilal mutually terminated Neymar’s contract due to ongoing fitness concerns. en.wikipedia.org
- February 2025: Neymar made a comeback with Santos FC, his former club, contributing three goals and three assists in seven matches. reuters.com
- March 2025: Despite his recent form, Neymar was omitted from Santos’ lineup in a Campeonato Paulista semifinal loss to Corinthians due to physical discomfort. He was later seen attending the Rio Carnival, sparking controversy in Brazil. cadenaser.com
In a positive development, Neymar has been recalled to the Brazilian national team after a 17-month absence, following his recovery from knee surgery. He is included in the squad for World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina.
Currently, Neymar has no scheduled club matches, allowing him to focus on international commitments and further recovery.