 Das Neves was born in Avellaneda (Greater Buenos Aires), to Portuguese parents, and grew up in Santa Fe.He enrolled in Law School, but left after completing 80% of his course load and moved to Chubut at the age of 20 to try out as a footballer for Huracán de Trelew, though without success.Das Neves married the former Raquel Di Perna, and has two children.