Brazil court freezes Neymar's assets

Barcelona star Neymar has had his assets frozen by a Brazilian court following allegations of tax evasion.

Barcelona star Neymar has had his assets frozen by a Brazilian court after allegations of tax dodge. (AAP)

A Brazilian court has frozen assets of Barcelona star Neymar, his family and related businesses valued at $US48 million.

The Sao Paulo federal court said on Friday that the 23-year-old is alleged to have evaded almost US$16 million between 2011 and 2013.

He moved in 2013 from Brazilian club Santos to Spain's Barcelona.

In a statement, Judge Carlos Muta said that Neymar only declared assets worth less than US$5 million.

The judge says Neymar "is solely responsible for the income declaration."