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“Le salto de jaoa neves” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

"Le salto de João Neves" celebrates the backflip that Portuguese footballer João Neves performs to celebrate his goals, an acrobatic move that became his trademark.

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The “Le salto de jaoa neves” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Le salto de jaoa neves” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 4503 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3503 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Le salto de jaoa neves” meme mean?

People bring up "João Neves's backflip" to describe a success achieved with style, followed by a celebration matching the feat, a bit over the top but fully owned. The reference says that someone didn't just succeed at something, they did it with such confidence that a spectacular gesture is well deserved to mark the moment. It's a way of pairing performance with showmanship, in a tone that's both admiring and slightly teasing.

Where does the “Le salto de jaoa neves” meme come from?

João Neves, a Portuguese midfielder playing for Paris Saint-Germain, became known for celebrating some of his goals with a backflip, an acrobatic move that stands out from more classic football celebrations. This physical, risky signature quickly caught the attention of fans and media, who associated it with his energetic playing style. The backflip became an easily recognizable image, reused to illustrate any win celebrated with particular flair.

How to use the “Le salto de jaoa neves” meme

  • He passed his exam and celebrated it, straight-up João Neves backflip.
  • Every time she wins a point, it's a guaranteed João Neves backflip.
  • Great goal, all that was missing was the João Neves backflip to celebrate it.

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The “Le salto de jaoa neves” card in MyMemeCards

Le salto de jaoa neves card
NumberNo. 4503
RarityRare
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3503
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Suggested by@zizibit93
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,503 cards
  • Common1,48242%
  • Rare1,17634%
  • Epic66919%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Le salto de jaoa neves” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Le salto de jaoa neves comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What is "João Neves's backflip"?

It's the backflip that Portuguese footballer João Neves performs to celebrate some of his goals, which became his signature move.

Where does this expression come from?

From João Neves himself, a Paris Saint-Germain midfielder known for this acrobatic celebration that stands out from classic football gestures.

Why is the backflip used as a reference?

Because it symbolizes a success celebrated with flair, combining performance and spectacular showmanship.

How do I get the Le salto de jaoa neves meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Le salto de jaoa neves” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Le salto de jaoa neves card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Wikipédia — João Neves · checked on October 30, 2026.

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