Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick has earned a place in the history books by being called up to the Brazilian national team at just 17 years old. The talented forward was named to Brazil’s squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers, making him the 4th youngest player ever to receive a call-up to the Selecao. Though still just a teenager, he is playing with the composure of a veteran in front of goal. Endrick shattered scoring records in youth categories and his precocious talents are now on full display on the biggest professional stage in Brazil.
Only Ronaldo, Pelé, and Rodrigo Fabri had received national team call-ups at a younger age than Endrick. Ronaldo was summoned at 16 years and 236 days old in 1994, while Pelé and Fabri were slightly younger at 17 years and 157 days, and 16 years and 11 months respectively. Endrick, who turned 17 in July, has taken the Brazilian top flight by storm with Palmeiras. In 34 senior appearances so far, he has scored an impressive 12 goals. His incredible form and precocious abilities convinced Brazil manager Tite to hand the prodigious striker a chance on the international stage.
Endrick is also set to move to Real Madrid towards the end of the season.
By earning his first Brazil cap, Endrick will cement his place among the great talents that have represented the national team at the youngest possible ages. All of Brazil will be watching with anticipation to see if he can have similar success at the international level as club football’s latest wonderkid continues to make history. The young star looks poised to stake his claim as one of the most exciting attacking prospects not just in Brazil, but globally. As Endrick continues his goalscoring heroics in the Brasileirão, the world awaits to see just how far this 17-year-old phenomenon can take his budding career.
