Neymar Jr.'s Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Soccer
Neymar Jr.'s Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Back Injuries | Lower Back | 2014-07-03 | Missed the rest of the World Cup. | Neymar suffered a fractured vertebra in his lower back after a challenge. | Injury occurred during a World Cup quarter-final match against Colombia. | 6 weeks | Rest and physiotherapy. | Missed the World Cup semi-final and final; significant impact on Brazil's performance. | Severe disappointment and emotional distress. | No significant previous back injuries. | Returned to training in August 2014. | High | Rest and physiotherapy. | Brazilian national team medical staff. | Potential for chronic back issues. | Strengthening exercises and proper physical conditioning. | World Cup semi-final and final. | Severe pain and inability to move. | Low to moderate. | National team, family, and medical staff. | Brazil. |
| Fractures | Right Foot | 2018-02-24 | Neymar missed the rest of the season, including Champions League fixtures. | Neymar suffered a metatarsal fracture in his right foot. This required surgery and extensive rehabilitation. | Injury occurred during a match against Olympique de Marseille. | 3 months | Underwent surgery and followed a strict rehabilitation protocol. | Missed crucial fixtures; raised concerns about susceptibility to future injuries. | Experienced frustration and anxiety about recovery and return to form. | Had similar foot injuries in the past. | Returned to training in May 2018. | High | Surgery and physiotherapy. | PSG medical team and specialist surgeons. | Increased risk of re-injury in the same area. | Enhanced protective gear and focused strengthening exercises. | Champions League Round of 16 and Ligue 1 matches. | Severe pain and inability to bear weight on the foot. | Moderate to high. | Family, teammates, and medical staff. | Paris and Brazil. |
| Rib Injuries | Ribs | 2020-01-31 | Missed a few matches. | Neymar suffered a rib injury after a collision with an opponent. | Injury occurred during a Ligue 1 match against Montpellier. | 2 weeks | Rest and pain management. | Short-term absence with minor impact. | Minor frustration. | No significant previous rib injuries. | Returned to training in mid-February 2020. | Low to moderate | Rest and pain management. | PSG medical team. | Minimal. | Avoidance of high-impact situations. | Several Ligue 1 matches. | Pain and difficulty breathing. | Low. | Teammates and medical staff. | Paris. |
| Sprains | Left Ankle | 2020-12-12 | Missed several weeks of the season. | Neymar suffered a left ankle sprain after a tackle from an opponent. | Injury occurred during a Ligue 1 match against Lyon. | 4 weeks | Physiotherapy and rest. | Short-term absence from the team. | Frustration due to recurring injuries. | Previous ankle injuries, including sprains. | Returned to training in January 2021. | Moderate | Physiotherapy and rest. | PSG medical team. | Increased risk of future ankle injuries. | Strengthening and proprioception exercises. | Several Ligue 1 matches. | Swelling and pain in the left ankle. | Moderate. | Teammates and medical staff. | Paris. |
| Sprains | Right Ankle | 2019-06-04 | Missed the Copa America 2019. | Neymar suffered a severe sprain to his right ankle, ruling him out of the tournament. | Injury occurred during a friendly match against Qatar. | 6-8 weeks | Intensive physiotherapy and rest. | Missed a major international tournament which could have impacted his form. | Disappointment and stress due to missing a key competition. | Previous ankle injuries, including sprains. | Returned to training in August 2019. | Moderate to high | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) along with physiotherapy. | Brazilian national team medical staff. | Potential for chronic ankle instability. | Strengthening and proprioception exercises. | Copa America 2019. | Swelling and inability to move the ankle. | Moderate. | National team and family. | Brazil. |
| Thigh Injuries | Right Thigh | 2018-10-24 | Missed several matches including Champions League fixtures. | Neymar suffered a muscle strain in his right thigh. | Injury occurred during training. | 2 weeks | Rest and physiotherapy. | Short-term absence from competition. | Minor frustration due to short recovery period. | No significant previous thigh injuries. | Returned to training in November 2018. | Low to moderate | Rest and physiotherapy. | PSG medical team. | Minimal. | Regular stretching and strengthening exercises. | Several Ligue 1 and Champions League matches. | Pain and tightness in the right thigh. | Low. | Teammates and medical staff. | Paris. |
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