Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa, better known as Endrick, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Palmeiras and the Brazil under-17 national team. He is considered one of the most exciting young talents in world football.
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Endrick was born in Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil, on July 21, 2006. He began playing football at a young age and quickly showed his potential. He joined the Palmeiras youth academy in 2016 and has since progressed through the ranks.
Endrick made his professional debut for Palmeiras in 2022, at the age of 15. He has since become a regular in the first team, scoring 16 goals in 17 appearances. He is the youngest player to score a hat-trick in the Copa Libertadores, the South American equivalent of the UEFA Champions League.
Endrick has also been capped by the Brazil under-17 national team. He helped Brazil to win the 2022 South American Under-17 Championship, scoring nine goals in seven appearances. He was named the tournament’s best player. He will join La Liga club Real Madrid in July 2024.
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Endrick transfer fee: How much did Real Madrid pay for Endrick?
Real Madrid has confirmed the signing of 16-year-old Endrick from Palmeiras for a reported fee of €60 million plus an additional €12m in taxes.
Endrick is one of the most highly-rated young players in the world. However, he is still very young, and it is important to remember that he is not yet a finished product. He needs to continue to develop his game and prove himself at the highest level before he can be considered one of the best players in the world.
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