A billion dollar legacy from the sky! Neymar may become the richest player in the world!

According to reports from Brazilian media "Metrópoles", GZH and international media "Country Ghana", in July 2023, a 31-year-old anonymous Brazilian entrepreneur made a will in the Port-Alegre notary office, giving his property worth about US$1 billion (including real estate, investment and corporate shares) to football superstar Neymar. The will officially come into effect on June 12, 2025 and was signed by two witnesses and deputy notary members, and is in line with the Brazilian Inheritance Law (Articles 1857-1861 of the Civil Code).

Although Neymar's team has not officially confirmed the acceptance, legal experts pointed out that if the testator has no necessary heirs, such as spouse, children, parents, etc., he can freely dispose of all his property. At present, the businessman's health status has not been disclosed, but the will has entered legal process. If Neymar accepts it, it will be one of the largest individual donations in sports history.

Brazilian media Lente Desportiva quoted Celebrity Net Worth data saying that its net assets in 2025 were 312 million euros (about 340 million US dollars), while some domestic self-media claimed that its net worth had reached 1 billion US dollars. The latest international reports combine their career income (over $540 million), sponsorship contracts (Puma lifetime contracts) and real estate investments, with a valuation of $600 million.

If the businessman has no close relatives, Neymar can fully inherit US$1 billion, and only pay 8% of the Brazilian inheritance tax (ITCMD), and actually get about US$920 million. This will double its wealth in the short term, even surpassing Ronaldo (850 million euros) and Messi (600 million euros), ranking among the top global athlete wealth.

The testator has no need for heirs and is free to dispose of property under Brazilian law. However, it should be noted that if the merchant has an undisclosed close relative, it may lead to inheritance rights disputes. At present, its representative has declared "no relative disputes."

Nemar has the right to refuse inheritance, and the inheritance will be taken to the Brazilian government. But its team has not yet made a statement and may be evaluating tax costs and public image risks. Once Neymar decides to inherit this estate, according to the Brazilian inheritance tax: the tax rate is 2%-8%, Port Alegre applies to the highest 8%, which means that it is required to pay US$80 million. If the estate contains overseas assets (such as U.S. real estate), it may trigger U.S. estate tax (up to 40%). Neymar needs to reduce the risk of double taxation through trust or tax planning. There is no definite information in the public information on the entire network that shows the specific reason why the anonymous Brazilian rich man left his estate worth about $1 billion to Neymar. However, based on known information and common speculations, there may be the following reasons, such as the appreciation of Neymar's football skills, the love and support for the football career, the continuation and expansion of business cooperation, the long-term investment value (the rich may regard this legacy as a long-term investment and believe that Neymar can continue to create commercial value in the future), and the relationship between personal special experiences (the rich may have had a special encounter or experience with Neymar).