How many juggles can Neymar do? There is no official, verified number. Neymar has never set a recorded juggling record, and pro players do not track juggling counts. What the videos make clear is that he can keep the ball up for as long as he likes, with either foot, his thighs, shoulders and head, and he can do it with almost anything, from a soccer ball to an orange.
Neymar’s juggling skills are a product of the same thing that built his dribbling: years of playing with the ball as a kid in Brazil. Below you will find a basic juggling tutorial, two fun Neymar juggling videos, a step-by-step method to improve your own juggling and a practice plan to raise your record.
In this tutorial, freestyler Mr. PWG explains the basics of juggling and the most common mistakes. Juggling is the platform for soccer skills: if your juggling technique is wrong, it is much harder to move on to the advanced moves. It takes a lot of practice, but it is very satisfying when it clicks.
Neymar Juggling: Why His Touch Is So Good
Neymar came through at Santos in Brazil, then starred for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, and later played for Al Hilal before returning to Santos in 2025. He is one of Brazil’s all-time great attackers, known for flair, dribbling and creativity.
Much of that flair is built on touch. Like many Brazilian players, Neymar grew up playing futsal and street soccer, where the ball is always at your feet and you have to solve problems in tight spaces. Juggling builds exactly the same thing: soft touch, balance, coordination and comfort with every surface of the body.
In this fun clip, Neymar, then at Barcelona, tries juggling an orange, a roll of toilet paper and more. Watch how his ankle stays relaxed and his touches stay small.
Notice too that he adjusts his body to the object, not the other way around. With an orange or a toilet roll, the bounce is unpredictable, so he takes tiny steps to stay underneath it. That is the same footwork that lets a great dribbler adjust to a bobbling pass or a bad bounce in a game. Juggling unusual objects, or smaller balls like a tennis ball, is a great way for young players to sharpen that skill.
How to Improve Your Juggling: Step by Step
- Start with drop and catch. Hold the ball, drop it onto your foot, kick it up softly and catch it. Do 20 with each foot. This teaches a clean contact point.
- Lock your ankle, toes slightly up. Strike the ball with the laces, not the toes. A firm, flat foot sends the ball straight up instead of spinning away.
- Keep touches small. Aim to kick the ball no higher than your waist. Big touches are harder to control.
- Allow one bounce. When you are starting out, let the ball bounce between touches: touch, bounce, touch. Then gradually remove the bounces.
- Alternate feet. Once you can do 10 on one foot, try right-left-right-left. This is how players like Neymar become comfortable with both feet.
- Add thighs and head. Use the middle of the thigh with the knee bent to about 90 degrees, and the forehead for headers. Mix surfaces to build control.
Common Juggling Mistakes
- Toe-poking the ball. Using the toes adds spin and sends the ball away from you.
- Stiff legs. Keep your knees slightly bent and stay on the balls of your feet so you can adjust.
- Kicking too high. Height feels safe but makes every touch harder.
- Only using your strong foot. You will plateau quickly if your weaker foot never gets touches.
- Giving up after a drop. Everyone drops it. Restart straight away and count your best streak, not every miss.
Juggling Practice Plan (15 to 20 Minutes a Day)
- Drop and catch (3 minutes). 20 reps each foot, then 10 each thigh.
- One-bounce juggling (4 minutes). Alternate feet with one bounce between touches. Try to reach 20 without losing the rhythm.
- Strong-foot juggling (3 minutes). Count your best streak. Write it down.
- Weak-foot juggling (3 minutes). Same thing with the other foot. Expect a lower score at first.
- Alternating feet and surfaces (4 minutes). Right foot, left foot, right thigh, left thigh, and repeat. Add the head when you are ready.
- Record attempt (3 minutes). Finish with your best attempt at a new personal record. Keep a log and track it each week.
For an extra challenge, do what Neymar did in the next video: Neymar, then a Barcelona forward, took on 15-year-old Hachim Mastour, then in AC Milan’s youth setup, in a juggling challenge. Grab a friend and set up your own juggling battle.
The Coerver Angle
At Coerver Coaching, juggling is part of a bigger goal: ball mastery. Juggling builds touch, balance and coordination, and those qualities carry straight into receiving, dribbling and 1v1 moves. We encourage players to juggle with both feet and all surfaces, and to treat it as a daily habit. The players who master the ball at home are the ones who play with confidence and creativity on game day, just like Neymar.
For a structured way to improve, try the Coerver juggling progression, see Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets show you how to juggle and learn more about how to play like Neymar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many juggles can Neymar do?
There is no official count. Neymar has not set a verified juggling record, but his videos show he can keep the ball up as long as he wants, with almost any part of his body.
How many juggles should a youth player be able to do?
There is no set number for every age. Focus on beating your own record each week and on using both feet. Steady progress matters more than a target number.
Does juggling make you a better soccer player?
Juggling improves touch, balance and coordination, which help your first touch and dribbling. It works best as part of a wider ball mastery program, alongside games.
What is the best way to start juggling?
Start with drop and catch, then one-bounce juggling, then add more touches without the bounce. Keep your ankle locked and your touches low.
