The Brazilian's seven-year-old son - Davi Lucca da Silva Santos - is a big admirer of his PSG team-mate, who scored four goals on Sunday
Neymar's son is a huge fan of Paris Saint-Germain sensation Kylian Mbappe, the Brazil superstar revealed.
Former Barcelona forward Neymar arrived in Paris as PSG's star man but he has company at Parc des Princes, where Mbappe continues to shine.
Mbappe scored four goals in 13 second-half minutes as Ligue 1 champions and runaway leaders PSG routed Lyon 5-0 on Sunday - the 19-year-old also winning the penalty for Neymar's opener.
And Neymar's seven-year-old son - Davi Lucca da Silva Santos - is a big admirer of the French teenager and World Cup winner.
"My son loves Mbappe a lot," Neymar said. "I took him to training and he was talking about Kylian all the time.
"He wanted to take a picture to show his friends at school, he took it and was very happy."
Mbappe's quick-fire four-goal haul means no player has scored four goals in a single Ligue 1 match quicker over the last 45 seasons.
The former Monaco forward also became the youngest player – at 19 years and nine months – to score four goals in one game in the same period .
And while Neymar has sometimes been seen as combative with other stars, he says he knows the value that Mbappe brings to the side and that, despite his age, the French star is already a leader on the team.
"I know my value, I know the pressure that exists, I know my responsibilities," the Brazilian said. "But we have many quality players who also have their responsibilities.
"Kylian is one of them. He is a technical leader and the group respects him. As soon as he opens his mouth to say something we listen to him and understand him, no matter how old he is.
"This is a group where everyone knows the importance of each and tonight I want to congratulate him.
"He could have scored even more," Neymar continued with a laugh. "For me it's a phenomenon, a crack, I hope it will continue like that for several years because football will thank him."
Soccer_kicksz
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When u just escape the shadows ..
dikcnrtuz
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this dude is cool ...my player of the year
Bucdkrz
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mbappe can be that good because of neymar.those who say that neymar is in mbappe's shadow they are just haters.these idiot haters need to get off these page.
coutino
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cool mar mar
ACMILAN1899
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too bad everyone missed it because no one watches the french league
Bharat998
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what about you ????
SyafiqSuhaimi
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this is because league 1 is a rubbish league in the world. i am looking forward to see mbappe playing in epl..can he scored 4 goal in 13 min..
mkorea
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I once scored 4 goals to console my team who eventually lost 4-5 to our arch rival so what mbape did against Lyon is not new at all
mkorea
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cuz he knows you're a diver
Rikcorsy
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only when someone play a real soccer and know team soccer then you will know the real soccer. Neymar is not in Mbappe shadow rather Mbappe is shine under Neymar haters should know about this.
seashahid
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He’s won the World Cup, Ligue 1 twice, he scored four goals in a 13-minute span today, and he’s 19. Mbappe is on top of the world 🌍
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REALLY IT IS FRANCE TEAM I THOUGHT IT WAS AN AFRICAN TEAM[angry1][angry1][angry1][angry1]
seashahid
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barca fans hate everything 😂
BE TRUE TO FOOTBALL
seashahid
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barca fans hate everything 😂
YES JUVENTUS FANS ONLY LIKE RONALDO.NOT ANY OTHER FOOTBALLER
Roofy
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Some stars kids like other star s like : Ronaldo's son loves MESSI Neymar's son loves mbappe
LesBleus
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Come on really!! Neymar has being scoring and giving assist in almost every match these season!! Whose shadow is he in?
so is mbappe and don’t forget the penalty last night was also created by mbappe
Decelmy
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mbappe must impulse to b great
Pauvon10
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He’s won the World Cup, Ligue 1 twice, he scored four goals in a 13-minute span today, and he’s 19. Mbappe is on top of the world 🌍
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I believe the France national team won the World Cup, not just kylian. With a stacked team like that it’ll be more surprising if they didn’t win.
litabi
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Come on really!! Neymar has being scoring and giving assist in almost every match these season!! Whose shadow is he in?
Ya .. nly coz of neymar... look many passes from neymar.. if all player beleive with neymar then there will be no problem.. look at that match .. maphe sud give pass to neymar in encounter but he didn’t .. otherwize neymar also make a 4 goals... but em hapiee with both... are the gr8 neymar
KDOT
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Hahaha he's dad is Neymar but his proud of a picture with Mbappe
Tituspeacekalunga
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he can love him for sure,you you like crying more than your son
wasdiln
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I think people shouldn't just be making comments just becouse we have to Mbappe for now is Mbappe but we all knows that the best thing that has got to happen in his life is when he played alongside Neymar for sure Mbappe keep saying am soo lucky to be with Neymar becouse he makes me learned everyday soo stop making polimique all the time as if he is playing alone without Neymar this guy tell you I cant soo stop stop stop and stop soccer is a game of collectivity not a single mans game stop
ngilukas
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wow naym and mbapp
IceJJ
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The rise of the youngbeast
quadjo
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Neymar is now under mbappe's shadow
Barça fan 😂
maddyfootballer
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barca fans hate everything 😂
except Messi
Pippa Nero
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Neymar is now under mbappe's shadow
joohnny10
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shut up haters. real madrid Bale scored 4 goals in one match and benzeema scored hat-trick in the same match but ronaldo that match only score 2 . now tell ronaldo Bale and benzeema shadow?
Dpack95
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When you leave Barcelona to get out of Messi’s shadow but now you’re in Mbappe’s...
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Pabbnp
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Neymar doesn't leave Barcelona because of messi's shadow. He left because he wanted to take his career to another level. meet new people and make new friends.
Heartoffootball-1234
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all the haters dint see neymar brilliance and telling that njr is in mbappes shadow that is the word of haters who want neymar to be faded. Neymar and mbappe are two best player and friend.
Pabbnp
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Nice words from Neymar
tubaelorst
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[PIZZA][PIZZA][PIZZA]
Aadil Cr7
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neymar > mbappe anyday
Cooikuy
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the two are really amazing..
yungdave
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But can he do 5 in 9 min🤨
Lol doubt if he can, that's peculiar to only one player "Lewandowski" the best 9 in the world
Prezko
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Neymar Jr be like 💪
okotokro99
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Kylian Mbappé, winner of the FIFA Young Player award at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, is the youngest (19 years and 9 months) and fastest (13 minutes) player to score 4 goals in one Ligue 1 Conforama game over the last 45 seasons. ⚽⚽⚽⚽🙌
ziweiktu
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When you leave Barcelona to get out of Messi’s shadow but now you’re in Mbappe’s...
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that must be a true barca fan
ceneiloru
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REAL TALK SENIOR PLAYER
lirilIb
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When you can't beat him, you only join him Neymar under Mbappe's shadow
biju_ujib
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Neymar looks jealous
Jealous... Then why did he gave assist to mbappe... He is playing his great position
biju_ujib
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When you leave Barcelona to get out of Messi’s shadow but now you’re in Mbappe’s...
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What shadow you are talking about... Have yiu seen that match... Neymar gives many chances to mbappe he wasted all those before he started scoring... Goal alone doesn't make sense... If neymar won't give this much chance to mbappe he won't score even a single goal... Neymar is the only playmaker here... But he scores 8 goal... Mbappe is not even for neymar like while neymar was for messi...
Champthe1
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Soon he'll inherit France's number 7 after Grizou retires
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Lol they will already give no7 to him due to his performance Griezmann is nothing in front of Mbappe.. Griezmann will play in mbappe's shadow
Cudckmopy
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why can't psg beat big clubs
retabemops
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neymar and mbappe sounds perfect
JAroni26
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He’s won the World Cup, Ligue 1 twice, he scored four goals in a 13-minute span today, and he’s 19. Mbappe is on top of the world 🌍
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But can he do 5 in 9 min🤨
deebashbhandari
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Yes neymar son is so clever he is choosing because mbappe ia better than neymar.😊😊
kevin123sousa
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Neymar is finally growing up!!!
Ismitty
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PSG can only dominate ligue 1
Ceniklry
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My son, not me