Neymar Jr. officially surpasses all previous goal scorers for Brazil with his historic, record-breaking 78th goal for his country. 78 limited-edition Future football boots that were designed and made by Puma and Neymar Jr. to commemorate the moment will be given to 78 of his career’s most significant figures.
Family, friends, coaches, present and former teammates, and legends of Brazil are among the elite group that Neymar Jr. has personally chosen. Each of them will receive the boot number that corresponds to the goals they have scored for their country. One pair of the footwear will also be given away by Neymar Jr. and Puma in a unique tournament.
For Neymar Jr., breaking the record means realizing a longtime desire. Being a star is hard, and it gets increasingly harder when you start out young. Neymar Jr. originates from Santos, which has produced some of the greatest football players in history and is known for its high standards. 200 million people in a nation have watched him mature, discover his voice, and realize his promise.
Comparisons will always be made, but Neymar Jr. has never desired that. He was motivated to play football by his idol Pelé, and now he wants to inspire the next generation of Brazilian players in the same way. History is not a record of itself. Each athlete leaves their own legacy. We must honor the heroes who came before us and motivate those who will succeed them.
The 10 distinctive emblems on the NJR78 Future football boots in white, Puma gold, and matte gold are made from sketches made by Neymar Jr. and are each symbolic of 10 significant events in his life. The career highlights of Neymar Jr. start with a youthful photograph of him on the right boot and end with an image of him now on the left boot. Around the pictures is the line ‘History doesn’t repeat itself’ and on the front of the boot is Neymar Jr.’s first signature that he wrote in his notebook as a child when dreaming of becoming a professional football player.”Setting a new record is a dream realized. My favorite athlete and an inspiration to many young youngsters growing up in Brazil is Pelé. Without the help of my family and the numerous others who have assisted me along the way, I would not be where I am today, stated Neymar Jr.
“After completing 78 goals, I wanted to do something extra to thank everyone. The 78 individuals who have affected me both on and off the field will get 78 pairs of Future football boots that were jointly produced by Puma and myself. I want to express my appreciation and a portion of this record, which they helped me attain, to those folks.
Each pair of NJR78 Future football boots will be packaged in unique cases with a white outer sleeve that serves as protection and has images that are foiled in high-gloss gold. To preserve the limited-edition objects, the artwork includes special white cotton archive gloves. Each pair includes a certificate of authenticity that has been signed by Neymar Jr. and will not be offered for sale.