Football icon Neymar has shown his heartwarming off-pitch role as a dad with his ever-growing family squad.

The 33-year-old Brazilian Santos star was snapped at his home as the two daughters in his life got to know one another.

Nine-month-old Helena, his child by influencer Amanda Kimberlly, is seen cuddling up on her adoring dad's lap with her half sister 18-months old Mavie.

Picture shows Neymar with his daughters Mavie and Helena, undated. He spent the afternoon with the children. Note: Private photo taken from social media. (@neymarjr/Newsflash/NX)

The toddler is Neymar's daughter by his on-off-on partner 31-year-old Bruna Biancardi, who is already expecting a second daughter by the legendary goal scorer.

One snap shared on Instagram on 20th May shows Neymar in a luxurious purple-themed Wendy house playing with his daughters.

Another shows all three snuggled up relaxing on a bed as Neymar feeds the two girls their lunchtime milk.

Picture shows Neymar with his daughters Mavie and Helena, undated. He spent the afternoon with the children. Note: Private photo taken from social media. (@neymarjr/Newsflash/NX)

In a third photo the sisters are seen soaking in a baby bath playing with a miniature floating football.

Now with son Davi Lucca, 13, from his romance with Carolina Dantas, and baby Mel due later this year Neymar is well on the way to his own home grown five-a-side family team.

Just days earlier, Neymar raised eyebrows when he honoured his mum Nadine Santos and Bruna on Mother's Day but left Carolina and Amanda out of his tribute.

Picture shows Neymar's daughters Mavie and Helena, undated. He published sweet photos of them. Note: Private photo taken from local media.(@neymarjr/Newslash/NX)

He said in an Instagram Stories post of a pic of his mum: "Happy Mother’s Day. I love you," and also shared a photo of Bruna.

This year Neymar returned to Santos, the club where his career began, after a disastrous spell at Saudi club Al Hilal.

During a 29-month stay at the club the star played jusy seven matches and scored one goal.

(MJ Leidig/newsX)