Having long been hailed as a future star of world soccer, Neymar has thrived under the pressure of expectation. 

Already well on his way to becoming Brazil's all-time top scorer and a leading light in one of the greatest Barcelona teams in history, his legacy is already taking shape.

Updated to include all the action from the 2016/17 season and drawing on exclusive interviews with those who have known and worked with him, Neymar paints a compelling picture of the life and career of a global superstar.

Luca Caioli is the bestselling author of
Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar and
Suarez. A renowned Italian sports journalist, he lives in Spain corresponding for SKY Italia and Corriere della Sera.