Endrik, the genius of geniuses – AS.com

Almost every new talent that begins to emerge is usually praised, sometimes too hastily. break. But There are no tricks or cardboard with Endrik: the new Real Madrid player simply crushes the stage. Thanks to his precocity and success, he burns them at full speed. A prodigy in every sense of the word. He makes his debut quickly for Palmeiras, wins his first title (2023 Brasileiro) at just 17, chases Pele’s record for the fastest time in the Brazilian national team, scores in his first visits to such temples as Wembley and the Bernabéu… Hendrick has little hype and a lot of reality, tangible. Now in the flesh, in Madrid.

A boy viral in Copinha

Copinha is a fishing spot where European clubs are keeping a close eye on the young talents coming out of Brazil. In the 2022 edition, all the experts have recorded the name of 15-year-old Henric Felipe Moreira de Sousa. A real beast that went viral on social media when he scored one of the goals of the year with a Chilean as a keepsake. Madrid have begun to prepare for the siege of the new football sensation Sao Paulo. Juni Calafat, Head of International Recruitment in Madrid and expert on the Brazilian marketas a key element in the plan to catch the boy.

Full debut with Palmeiras

This appearance on Copinha was not stopped by the first team of Palmeiras. The essence opened the doors of the big jump and Endric, despite some ups and downs, won the test. He was the youngest debutant of the Palmeiras first team (16 years, two months and 15 days) and also the youngest goalscorer (16 years, three months and four days). At the popular and historic Brazilian club, he was the first player to win the title in all categories. (before 11, before 13, before 15, before 17, before 20 years and professionally). He left Verdao as one of the most brilliant events in its 109-year history.

Head first to the Canarinha

He showed no signs of slowing down as a member of Brazil’s youth teams. As part of the Brazilian U-17 team, when he was still 15 years old, he became the best player and top scorer of the Montaigo tournament, the unofficial world championship in this category. He has scored five goals and added an assist in four matches. wetting also in the final against Argentina (2-1).

A fast-track promotion to the senior team (after brief stints with the U20s and the Olympics) was closed last November. He was the youngest to receive a call from Canarinha from Ronaldo Nazario before the 1994 World Cup. Another legend he made his way among was Pele. With three goals in his first three matches for Brazil, Endrick broke the record for the fastest goal O king in that he scored his first three goals with the senior Brazilian, two of which came on his first visits to Wembley (the one he won 0-1), and he began to enjoy the Bernabeu, scoring in a 3-3 draw during a friendly against Spain. That’s not all. Youngest man to be called up for World Cup qualifier and his debut at the recent America’s Cup was the second youngest in history. Records, records and more records for Endrik, now he just has to conquer others at Real Madrid.

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