Prodigy Endrick just won his second Brazilian championship with Palmeiras at the age of 17 and surpassed Neymar in goals at the end of the season.
Palmeiras was crowned champion of the Brasileirao (Brazilian championship) after drawing 1-1 against Ronaldo Nazario’s Cruzeiro with a goal from Endrick, a 17-year-old striker signed by Real Madrid and will join next season when he is qualified. specified age.
Palmeira won 70 points and edged out Luis Suarez’s Gremio by 2 points to win their second consecutive title, their 12th title in the Brazilian championship and cementing their position as the most successful team.
Notably, in the 30th round, Palmeiras was still 9 points behind the leading position and the situation changed when they defeated Botafogo 4-3 in a match where they were 0-3 down and then Endrick scored a goal double
Endrick, who started the season irregularly and even lost the confidence of coach Abel Ferreira, ended Brasileirao with 6 goals in the last 7 rounds. In total, the prodigy that Real Madrid possesses scored 11 goals in the Brazilian championship and 14 goals in all competitions.
Brazilian media emphasized that this is the first time since 2009 that a young player under 18 years old scored at least 10 goals in the championship since Neymar did it with Santos.
After winning the Brasileirao for the second time, Real Madrid’s Endrick admitted: “My friends told me that I could be the protagonist of the championship, winning individual awards, but for me, the protagonist does not exist. If the team was just me, I would never be able to win. It was the effort of the whole team and I have to thank them for being here.”
Endrick Felipe’s journey to join Real Madrid marks a significant chapter in the young footballer’s career, as he follows in the footsteps of Brazilian legends such as Ronaldo de Lima, Roberto Carlos, Vinicius Jr, and Rodrygo. After securing his second national cup championship in Brazil, Endrick’s stellar performances caught the attention of top European clubs, ultimately leading him to the prestigious Spanish club, Real Madrid.
Endrick’s style of play, characterized by his flair, technical prowess, and goal-scoring ability, drew parallels to the Brazilian greats who had once graced the hallowed grounds of the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid, always on the lookout for emerging talent, saw in Endrick the potential to continue the legacy of excellence associated with Brazilian players in their ranks.
His journey to Madrid wasn’t just a geographical shift but a symbolic passing of the torch from one generation to the next. The echoes of Ronaldo’s powerful strikes, Roberto Carlos’ thunderous free-kicks, and the youthful exuberance of Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo reverberate through the club’s history. Endrick, now wearing the iconic white jersey, embodies the fusion of tradition and modernity, carrying the weight of expectations with humility and determination.
As he steps onto the lush green fields of the Santiago Bernabéu, Endrick Felipe embraces the challenge of living up to the standards set by his illustrious predecessors. Real Madrid’s fervent fanbase anticipates witnessing the rise of a new Brazilian sensation, hoping that Endrick will contribute to the club’s pursuit of glory both domestically and on the grand stage of European competition. The signing of Endrick Felipe not only symbolizes a continuation of the Brazilian legacy at Real Madrid but also heralds the arrival of a promising talent poised to make his mark on the storied history of the club.