The friendly match between Brazil and England propelled 17-year-old striker Endrick to fame as he scored his first goal for the national team, becoming the youngest Brazilian player to score since 1994 at the age of just 17 years and 246 days. Even before the start of this season, Endrick had already secured a contract with Real Madrid, awaiting only the fulfillment of age requirements to officially join European football.
Endrick scored the winning goal against England!
According to latest reports, Real Madrid has confirmed that Endrick will be recalled in the summer to become part of the team for the new season.
As a rising star in the Brazilian forward line, Endrick, despite his young age, has already showcased his talent on the front lines and earned recognition from the senior national team. Joining Real Madrid this summer provides Endrick with the perfect opportunity to prove himself.
Real’s new signing, Endrick!
Despite the plethora of talent in Real Madrid’s current forward line and the impending arrival of Kylian Mbappe, Endrick is unfazed about his position. His age and ability fully qualify him for the focused development at Real Madrid.
Number 9 for Endrick?
Standing at just 173 centimeters tall, Endrick’s height does not give him a physical advantage as a number 9 player. However, his age suggests potential for further growth. Additionally, his finishing ability and dribbling skills in the attacking third hold promise for him to establish himself at Real Madrid, while his defensive contributions will also earn him Carlo Ancelotti’s approval. For instance, in the match against England, Endrick made an impact within 10 minutes of play, with just 6 touches, providing a crucial assist and scoring a goal from 2 shots.
The 4th youngest scorer for Brazil!
Although Endrick is dubbed the “new Ronaldo” by fans, there remains a significant gap between his current ability and that of the legendary Brazilian striker. Joining Real Madrid will not guarantee him an immediate starting position in the team, especially with the presence of players like Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr., and potentially Mbappe in the forward line. However, if Karim Benzema extends his contract, Endrick still has room for improvement to secure a place in the starting lineup at Real Madrid.
Compared to Haaland?
Nevertheless, the center-forward position at Real Madrid remains unsettled. Mbappe and Rodrygo tend to operate more on the flanks, and the uncertainty surrounding Benzema’s contract renewal means that Endrick could potentially be the only recognized center-forward for Real Madrid in the upcoming season. If he performs well, he may earn significant playing time amidst competition from other high-profile players. As Endrick continues to develop, his future might be compared to that of Manchester City’s striker, Erling Haaland.
The new Ronaldo, Endrick?
Although there’s currently a gap between Endrick and Haaland, the growth potential of young players may present Endrick with opportunities to challenge Haaland in the future.
