Biography
Who is Neto?
Early life and career beginnings
Norberto Murara Neto was born on July 19, 1989, in Araxá, Brazil. He moved from Cruzeiro to Athletico Paranaense as a teenager. He made his professional debut at age 19 in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A during a match against Grêmio Barueri, keeping a clean sheet in a 3 to 0 home victory.
After teammates Galatto and Vinícius departed from the club, Neto established himself as the first choice goalkeeper for the 2010 season. He started every game until October, when international duty with the Brazil national team forced him to miss several matches.
Italian clubs and Juventus
Neto agreed to join Italian club Fiorentina in January 2011 for a transfer fee of 3.5 million euros. He debuted in the Coppa Italia against Empoli and later made his Serie A debut against Atalanta. He became the first choice goalkeeper for La Viola during the 2013 to 2014 season, playing in the UEFA Europa League and reaching the Coppa Italia Final.
In July 2015, Neto signed with Juventus on a four year contract after his Fiorentina deal expired. Serving primarily as a back up to Gianluigi Buffon in the league, he started every match in the Coppa Italia and won consecutive domestic doubles during his two seasons with the club. He later returned to Juventus in September 2026 as a replacement for an injured teammate.
Valencia, Barcelona and Premier League
Neto joined Valencia in July 2017 on a four year contract and played as the first choice goalkeeper in La Liga for two seasons. He then moved to Barcelona in June 2019 as a back up to Marc André ter Stegen, making several appearances in La Liga and the UEFA Europa League.
In August 2022, Neto signed with Premier League club Bournemouth on a free transfer and became club captain in 2023. He later joined Arsenal on a season long loan in August 2024, debuting in a Champions League match against Girona in January 2025.
International career
Neto received his first call up for the Brazil national team in September 2010 under manager Mano Menezes. He represented Brazil at the 2012 Olympic tournament in Great Britain, playing in the opening group stage matches and winning a silver medal.
He was named as a stand by player for the 2015 Copa América and joined the main squad following an injury to Diego Alves. On September 12, 2018, he earned his first senior cap by starting in a friendly match against El Salvador in the United States.
Height and personal details
Neto stands at a height of 190 centimetres. He holds Brazilian nationality and plays as a professional association football goalkeeper.
Birthday and age
Neto was born on July 19, 1989, which makes Neto 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Neto shares the date with 26 other famous people.
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