Neymar is 34 years old. Years ago, he looked completely different. The comparison between the two photos went viral and sparked a wave of mockery about his current physique: “round”, “bald”, his followers wrote to him on social media.
The Brazilian underwent knee surgery that has kept him off the field since October, shortly after signing with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal. Specialists consulted about the change point to several combined causes: the use of corticosteroids to treat his recurring injuries, long periods of physical inactivity, energy drinks, late nights, and lack of sleep.
There is another hypothesis that draws attention: chronic stress. According to some experts, not having managed to win the World Cup throughout his career has persistently raised his cortisol levels, a factor that can also alter physical appearance over time.
