Brazilian football club Santos FC has appointed Neymar Sr. father and agent of superstar forward Neymar Jr. as its new Chief Executive Officer on an initial contract running through December.
The deal for the 61-year-old businessman includes an option for automatic renewal for the 2027–2029 term if incumbent Santos President Marcelo Teixeira wins re-election next month. Neymar Sr., who manages NR Sports, will work directly under Teixeira to oversee club management, marketing and commercial ventures while also heading the Instituto Meninos da Vila youth development initiative. Football Director Alexandre Mattos will retain full control over sporting operations.
"The arrival of Neymar Sr. as the new CEO represents one more step in strengthening our management" Teixeira said in an official statement. "I am confident that, with his experience and knowledge also we will build an ever-stronger club."
Neymar Jr., Brazil's all-time top scorer who returned to his boyhood club Santos in 2025 with featured at the 2026 World Cup in North America before retiring from international duty in July. Santos currently sit ninth in Brazilian Série A with 47 points from 34 matches.
