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From Pele to Ronaldo, Neymar to Vinicius Jr, Brazil has a rich history of producing teenage superstars, and now a new name has emerged onto the scene. This young talent made headlines when he scored a late winner for Brazil against England, becoming the youngest male goalscorer for club or country at the stadium at just 17 years and 246 days old. He also holds the distinction of being the youngest player to score for Brazil since Ronaldo in 1994.
Former England midfielder Joe Cole drew comparisons between the youngster and Brazilian legend Romario, citing similarities in body shape and goal-scoring prowess. The joy and impact he brings to the pitch have caught the attention of football enthusiasts worldwide.
Endrick, whose full name is Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa, began his journey in football at the age of 11 when he joined the Palmeiras youth team. His talent quickly garnered international recognition when he led Brazil to victory in the under-16 Montaigu Tournament in France in April 2022, finishing as the top scorer with five goals.
Endrick’s rise to prominence accelerated when he made his senior debut for Palmeiras in October of the same year. His parents’ visit to Chelsea’s training ground caught the eye of international scouts, but it was Real Madrid that secured his signature after failing to agree on terms with the Premier League club.
The teenager is set to join Real Madrid when he turns 18 in July, forming an intimidating forward line alongside Brazilian compatriots Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo, England’s Jude Bellingham, and France’s Kylian Mbappe. Despite his young age, Endrick has already made significant contributions to the Brazilian national team, earning his first senior caps in World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina in November.
Endrick’s historic goal at Wembley Stadium, just nine minutes after coming on as a substitute, further solidifies his status as a prodigious talent. His humility and dedication have earned praise from Brazil’s head coach, Dorival Junior, who predicts a bright future for the young striker in both Brazilian and world football.
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