The 24-year-old never forgets to take a moment to practice his religious beliefs, and to thank God before he goes on the field, asking for protection and help during each game. 4. Go to the bathroom. As close to a sports god as he might be, Neymar is only human: he never misses a visit to the men's room before a match.

Neymar takes his training seriously and works hard to improve his skills, of which he has many on and off the pitch. He lives, eats, and sleeps soccer, so it's no surprise that his days are built around practice, fitness, and recuperation.