David Neres

Footballer

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David Neres is a Brazilian professional footballer known for his skills as a winger.

He began his professional career at São Paulo FC, where he made his debut in 2016.

In 2017, Neres transferred to AFC Ajax, marking a significant step in his career.

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Biography

Early Life

David Neres Campos was born in São Paulo, Brazil, where he began his journey in football at a young age. He joined the youth setup of São Paulo FC in September 2007, at just ten years old. Neres faced a setback in February 2016 when a shoulder injury sidelined him for several months during the U-20 Copa Libertadores. However, he made a strong comeback and was promoted to the first team by manager Ricardo Gomes in August 2016.

Career

Neres made his professional debut for São Paulo FC on October 17, 2016, in a match against Fluminense, where he came on as a substitute. He quickly made an impact, scoring his first goal just days later in a victory over Ponte Preta. His performances caught the attention of European clubs, and on January 30, 2017, he transferred to AFC Ajax for a reported fee of €12 million. At Ajax, Neres had a breakout season, contributing significantly to the team's success, including a run to the UEFA Europa League final in 2017. He became known for his playmaking abilities, notably achieving 14 goals and 13 assists in the 2018-2019 season.

In addition to his club success, Neres made his debut for the Brazil national team on March 26, 2019, where he showcased his talent by assisting in a 3-1 victory against the Czech Republic. After a successful stint at Ajax, he moved to FC Shakhtar Donetsk in 2022, and later signed with S.L. Benfica, before joining SSC Napoli in 2024.

Personal Life

Off the pitch, David Neres welcomed his first child, a daughter named Hope Winona Neres, with his girlfriend, German model Kira Winona, on July 12, 2020. Neres continues to balance his professional career with his family life, embodying the spirit of a dedicated athlete and a loving father.

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Club career

São Paulo

Born in São Paulo, Neres joined São Paulo's youth setup in September 2007, aged ten. In February 2016, after being regularly used in that year's U-20 Copa Libertadores, he suffered a shoulder injury which kept him sidelined for months. Neres was promoted to the main squad by manager Ricardo Gomes in August 2016. He made his first team – and Série A debut – on 17 October, coming on as a second-half substitute for Robson in a 2–1 away win against Fluminense. On 22 October 2016 Neres scored his first goal, netting the last in a 2–0 home win against Ponte Preta. Fourteen days later he scored his second goal, netting the second in a 4–0 home routing of local rival Corinthians.

Ajax

On 30 January 2017, Neres moved to the Dutch club Ajax for a reported fee of €12 million.

2016–2019: Breakthrough and European semi-final

Neres made his debut for Ajax against Heracles Almelo, on 26 February 2017. In that season, he managed to get 3 goals in 8 league matches. He also featured in an Ajax team that went to the UEFA Europa League final that year. Neres managed to get 14 goals and 13 assists in 32 league matches, making him the most valuable player of Ajax that year, having scored the most goals and assists combined. Neres himself sees the game against Feyenoord, on 22 October 2017, as his breakthrough, where he racked up three assists in a 4–1 away win.

In his third season, Neres scored his first official European goal against Standard Liège in the…

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International career

On 8 March 2019, Neres received his first senior team call-up by coach Tite for the Brazil national football team, replacing an injured Vinícius Júnior, for the friendlies against Panama and the Czech Republic to be held later that month. Neres made his senior team debut against Czech Republic on 26 March 2019, in the 63rd minute as a replacement for Richarlison. In that game, he made an assist and produced a backheel which led to a goal, contributing to two goals in the 3–1 win against Czech Republic.

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 9 September 2026

International

As of match played 18 October 2023

Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first.

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Club: São Paulo FC (2016–2016)
Club: FC Shakhtar Donetsk (2022–2022)
Club: S.L. Benfica (2022–2024)
Club: SSC Napoli (2024–)
National team: Brazil
Club: Brazil men's national football team (2019–)
Club: AFC Ajax (2017–2022)

Personal

Personal life

On 12 July 2020, Neres' girlfriend, German model Kira Winona, gave birth to their first child. Their daughter is named Hope Winona Neres.

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