Neymar has revealed that former England midfielder David Beckham was the player he tried to model his game on while he was growing up in Brazil.
The 28-year-old has become one of the most well-known names in the world of football, and is enjoying another good season with PSG on the pitch.
Off the pitch, similar to Beckham, Neymar appears to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle, but in an interview with OTRO he said it was Beckham's manner of playing which he most admired.
"I'm a big fan," Neymar said. "I remember when I was younger I always followed all types of players, all the big players. I followed David because of the way he kicked the ball, because of the amazing passes he gave, because of his goals, because of his determination on the pitch. So, I always followed him.
"For the person he is, the football he played, I think everything came from David."
Another similarity with Neymar and Beckham is their love of experimenting with different haircuts, with Neymar sporting a number of different styles this season.
He added: "I copied quite a few of his haircuts. Many, we model ourselves after him.
"I think he is one of the most stylish people in the world, so we need to copy him. We are not as handsome as him, but we try to copy him!
"I think we needed to have a pioneer, someone who was brave enough to do this. I think the courage David has is symbol of this.
"I think he is one of the most stylish people in the world, so we need to copy him. We are not as handsome as him, but we try to copy him!
"I am also criticised for getting a different haircut, or for wearing a different outfit. I think the criticism never ends."
Neymar's future as PSG is still cast in doubt following last summer's speculation linking him with a return to former club Barcelona, and he could yet move on at the end of the season.
