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Neymar Reveals His Four Idols

Neymar Reveals His Four Idols

Evair Aparecido Paulino

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar has revealed who his four idols were while growing up and which team he started supporting.

Tired of reading? Click through the gallery above to see the four players Neymar idolised while growing up.

The 25-year-old, who is the most expensive player ever, has made 81 appearances for his country already, scoring 52 goals in all competitions.

While in camp with the Brazil national team recently, Neymar spoke to a local team's television channel and told them who his boyhood heroes were.

"My story as a Palmeiras fan did not last long because I was very young, but my idols were Evair (Aparecido Paulino), Marcos (Roberto Silveira Reis), Rivaldo and Alex (Alexsandro de Souza)," Neymar told Palmeiras TV.

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Neymar moved from FC Barcelona to PSG for €222 million (R3.4 billion) during the recent transfer window, and has scored eight goals in eight appearances for Les Parisiens so far.

Are you surprised by the Brazilian's selection? Have your say in the comments section below. 

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