On a leisurely Saturday afternoon at Goalllll, commentators on Brazil's sports television let out another signature scream, this time with the player he was shouting at endrick. Almost every year at the Copa Sao Paulo de Futebol Junior, a number of superstars emerge that attract attention in Brazil.
In 2022, it was the turn of 15-year-old Nedrique, who was known as "Vinicius The Younger", even though the real Vinicius was only 21. However, labels seem to have a good reason.
In the final moments of the game, Palmeiras led by one goal, and Endric could have danced a waltz on the pitch and done something time-consuming, but the young man was not so utilitarian, he still chased the football wildly and intercepted it
The opponent passes the ball, then rushes into the box and calmly and firmly hits the ball into the net.
Romario said Nderic's goal was similar to his own style. At the world's greatest youth football tournament, he kicked off the kick-off button for his career.
Every year, there is a new star who represents the event with his own name. 2017 was Vinicius, 2019 was Anthony (signed by Ajax for €15 million), and this year it seems to be Endric.
For months and even the past few years, scouts from many European teams have been around the rising star, and he has a calm that is beyond his age.
In 2021, at the age of 15, he competed in the final of the Rio State Championship in the three age groups of U15, U17 and U20. He scored at least one goal in every age group and won championship medals for the U15 and U20 teams.
Even in an interview, Endric would act like an extremely mature player, not surprised by the results achieved, "Honestly, I've thought of such a start. I've worked hard throughout 2021, focused and determined, and prepared for it all. ”
This confidence stems from an impressive track record. Currently, Endric has made 170 appearances in Palmeiras at all ages, scoring 167 goals. His future is bound to be linked to Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
However, Endric is far from old enough to go abroad. He will only turn 18 in July 2024 and he won't even be able to sign a professional contract with Palmeiras until July this year, if it weren't for legal reasons, Endric would have played for the Palmeiras first team.
As things stand, you'd love to see Endric perform. I only hope that this is not a failure case of premature maturity and eventual obscurity.