After months of rigorous fitness inspections, medical evaluations, and speculation surrounding his health, Neymar successfully proved his readiness to secure his spot in the Brazil national football team squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Since then, fans have gone crazy. A video has recently gone viral across social media platforms showing a chaotic scene where a massive group of fans is seen aggressively chasing and mobbing the Brazilian superstar all the way into a public washroom just to catch a glimpse of him. But was that Neymar or a doppelganger?
Was Neymar Mobbed By Fans In Public Washroom?
Fact-checking reports and investigative footage confirm that the individual trapped in the restroom was not actually the real Neymar but rather his world-famous doppelganger, Eigon Oliver, popularly known online as “Sosia Doney” (the Neymar Lookalike).
Oliver shared the video on his Instagram handle, @sosiadoney, putting an end to all speculation that the viral clip showed Neymar being mobbed by fans.
Who is Neymar’s Doppelganger Eigon Oliver?
Oliver doesn’t just bear a striking facial resemblance to the forward; he meticulously duplicates Neymar’s exact hairstyle, designer jewelry, and clothing line. To make the illusion airtight, he travels with a close friend dressed in official team management attire and hires extra associates who act as a serious, highly aggressive private security detail.
When the lookalike walked toward the restroom, the simulated celebrity entourage instantly convinced nearby spectators that the real athlete was passing by. Within seconds, a massive herd of fans gathered. In the viral video, it can be seen that the Neymar doppelganger was sitting on the toilet seat, half naked, while fans try to reach and record him.
Neymar was out celebrating about being called up to the Brazil squad and got followed into the toilet by loads of fans😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/04MFhF7y5m
— Now Football (@Nowfootball) May 20, 2026
Neymar’s official call-up just days prior had kept him buzzing on social media again. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s decision to include the 34-year-old forward in Brazil’s final 26-man roster for the FIFA World Cup 2026 was widely considered one of the biggest gambles in modern football history.
Neymar had not featured in a single international match for the Selecao since tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in October 2023, managing a meager eight competitive appearances for his boyhood club Santos upon his return.
