The return of Neymar Jr. to Brazil to play for Santos once again has sparked great excitement, but also some unexpected restrictions. One of them is the impossibility of bringing his car collection, which he acquired during his time at Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
But why can’t Neymar bring his car collection to Brazil?
Since 1993, Brazil’s highly bureaucratic and protectionist legislation has prohibited the importation of used vehicles, except for models over 30 years old that are considered collectibles. Since Neymar’s fleet consists of modern and luxury cars, he cannot bring them into Brazil permanently.
The only alternative would be temporary importation, which involves complex bureaucratic procedures and high costs, making it an impractical long-term solution.
Neymar’s Luxury Car Collection
The Brazilian football star owns an impressive collection of high-end vehicles. Among the most valuable models are:
- Rolls-Royce Ghost – Valued at approximately R$ 2 million
- Lamborghini Huracán – Costs around R$ 5 million
- Bentley Continental GT – Luxurious British coupe, estimated at R$ 4 million
- Aston Martin DBX – Luxury SUV, valued at R$ 3.5 million
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class – The player owns four units, each worth around R$ 2 million
In total, Neymar’s collection is worth millions of reais in supercars that, for now, will have to remain abroad.
What Can Neymar Do?
Given these restrictions, Neymar has a few options:
- Leave his vehicles outside Brazil and use them when traveling abroad.
- Sell part of his collection and invest in new models already available in the Brazilian market.
- Consider a temporary importation scheme, which would require complex procedures and wouldn’t guarantee the cars’ permanent stay.
Even though he can buy any car he wants or afford the import costs, Brazil’s import regulations prevent him from bringing in the vehicles he has already purchased. In the meantime, the football star may find other ways to continue enjoying his passion for cars – perhaps by building a new collection directly in Brazil.
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