While one Neymar was about to make his return at the World Cup, another was going home after a short—and tumultuous—stint in Qatar. Know more:
The real Neymar has recovered from an ankle injury and was expected to play Monday against South Korea in the round of 16, while Eigon Oliveira, who calls himself “Ney’s Lookalike,” was busy during his time in Qatar, where he attracted a lot of attention making appearances impersonating the Neymar.
He also appears to have the same tattoos as Neymar, and was usually accompanied by a friend who dressed as a member of staff of the Brazilian soccer confederation. Some of his friends also often acted as his security guards. when Oliveira visited and attracted hundreds of fans. He had to be taken to the back of the store until things calmed down., as fans clamored to get autographs and a photo. Some of the Brazil players on the field before the match looked up to see what was going on.
Being Neymar’s double has become a job for Oliveira. He has traveled around the world imitating the player, including to France, where Neymar plays for Paris Saint-Germain. He makes money out of his appearances and by acting as the player’s double in commercial shoots. He has met Neymar a few times during some of his commercial shoots, and said that the player was fine with him acting as his lookalike.
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