Endrick
Overview
Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa (born July 21, 2006) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker. He drew global attention from football fans when he transferred to Real Madrid in 2024, and was called up to the Brazilian national team as a teenager, setting the record as the youngest goalscorer since Pelé.
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Early Life and Development
Endrick was born in Taguatinga, Federal District, Brazil. He started playing football at the age of 4 and joined the youth team of São Paulo FC in 2016. From his youth days, he stood out in various competitions with his exceptional goal-scoring instinct and physicality. In October 2022, at the age of 16, he made his debut for the São Paulo FC first team, shocking the Brazilian football scene.
Performance at São Paulo FC
In the 2023 season, Endrick established himself as São Paulo's starting striker. He played 31 matches in the Brazilian Série A, scoring 11 goals and leading the team's attack. Notably, in November 2023, he scored the winning goal in the Copa do Brasil final against Flamengo, leading his team to victory. For this performance, he won the 2023 Brazilian Série A Best Newcomer award.
Transfer to Real Madrid
In December 2022, Real Madrid announced the signing of Endrick. The transfer fee was €35 million (approximately 500 billion KRW) with an additional €25 million (approximately 350 billion KRW) in bonuses. Endrick officially joined Real Madrid in July 2024 after turning 18. In the 2024-25 season, he is expected to be the next-generation striker to fill the void left by Karim Benzema.
National Team Career
Endrick was first called up to the Brazilian senior national team in November 2023 at the age of 17 years and 3 months. He made his A-match debut in a friendly against England in March 2024, coming on as a substitute. In June of the same year, he scored his first A-match goal in a friendly against Mexico, becoming the youngest goalscorer for the Brazilian national team since Pelé. He also participated in the 2024 Copa América, contributing to the team's advancement to the quarterfinals.
Playing Style
Endrick is a classic striker with a powerful shot, explosive acceleration, and excellent positioning ability. He uses both his left and right feet freely and excels in aerial duels. His weaknesses include lapses in concentration during matches and a lack of defensive involvement, but given his young age, he is considered to have immense potential for growth.
Latest Developments
As of 2025, Endrick is competing for a starting spot at Real Madrid. In the 2024-25 La Liga season, he scored 8 goals in 20 matches, establishing himself as one of the team's top scorers. He also scored 5 goals in the UEFA Champions League, successfully adapting to the European stage. For the Brazilian national team, he scored 4 goals in the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup South American qualifiers, contributing to the team's qualification for the finals. However, an injury in March 2025 is expected to sideline him for about four weeks, and he faces the challenge of maintaining his competitiveness upon his return.
Related Topics
- [[Real Madrid]]
- [[Brazil national football team]]
- [[Pelé]]
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