The name of Neymar is often associated with talent, fame, and public scrutiny—but this time, the Brazilian star is trending due to a surprising and personal revelation made by someone who once shared a locker room with him. French goalkeeper Alexandre Letellier, who played alongside him at Paris Saint-Germain, shared an intimate anecdote that has caught the football world off-guard.

An Unexpected Moment at PSG’s Training Facility

During an interview with L’Equipe, Letellier recalled a startling moment:

“One day I went to the restroom at the training center and saw Neymar sitting on the toilet… with the door wide open.”

Taken aback, he immediately stepped back out. That’s when teammate Abdou Diallo explained the true reason for the Brazilian’s behavior: Neymar suffers from claustrophobia, and because of that, he avoids closing doors in tight spaces.

According to Diallo,

“He never locks the door—he always leaves it open.”

This intimate habit, unknown until now, reflects a personal vulnerability of the current Santos forward, who so far has recorded 8 goals and 4 assists in 26 matches this season.

Neymar: Extraordinary Football Talent, Complex Personality

Despite the unusual anecdote, Letellier emphasized that Neymar is the most gifted player he has ever shared a team with.

The goalkeeper explained that during training and small-sided games, while everything seemed to move at top speed, for Neymar the play unfolded “in slow motion.” That vision and technical fluidity are, according to him, what distinguish the Brazilian from all other players.

Over the course of his career, Letellier played for clubs including Angers, Young Boys, Troyes, Sarpsborg 08, Orléans, and finally Paris Saint-Germain, though he only featured in two official matches for the Parisian side. Even so, he had no doubt in stating that Neymar was the most impressive teammate he ever had.

While the intimate revelation now circulates across media and social platforms, one fact remains: Neymar, with his football genius and unique personality, continues to be one of the most fascinating figures in world football… even if he keeps the bathroom door open.