Who Is Endrick Felipe? Another Brazilian Legend In Making?

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Endrick Felipe

This article will tell you about the career highlights of Brazilian youngster Endrick Felipe

Endrick Felipe is the newest Brazilian sensation to make news outside of Brazil after making his Palmeiras debut at the age of 16. The footballing world has recently recognized him as the next best player following his recent debut for Palmeiras.

However, the player had to face some challenges before starting a new trip. The 16-year-old had attracted interest from other teams but Real Madrid‘s relationship with Brazilian players is something different as the Spanish club has already signed the youngster.

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All You Need To Know About Endrick

Endrick was born on July 21, 2006, and started playing football when he was four years old. His father used to post football videos on YouTube in an effort to get the attention of prominent Brazilian clubs.

His father was jobless before to landing a position as a cleaner in Palmeiras, so he made a pledge to support his family by turning pro.

When he started participating in the young team of Palmeiras, Endrick’s popularity in Europe grew. He developed there into a complete striker, whereupon he turned into the most promising player in Brazil and may turn out to be the next big thing in Europe.

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Endrick, one of the Palmeiras’ senior team’s youngest debutants ever, still has a long way to go. He is from a low-income family, like many others.

Seven years later, when he joined Palmeiras’ youth team, Endrick’s persistence paid off as he developed into one of the team’s top scorers. Even so, he was on the verge of joining Sao Paulo before deciding to join Palmeiras and making a reputation for himself in the young squad.

How Endrick’s Fate Took A Great Turn

The management was satisfied with Endrick performance, so he was invited to play in the 2022 Copa Sao Paulo de Futebol Junior. There, he was the star of the competition after scoring seven goals in seven games.

The 16-year-old has his sights focused on playing football, despite making headlines and drawing the interest of European football.

He was recruited to the senior team after making an impression in the youth squad, and he recently made his debut there at the age of 16, becoming the youngest player in club history.

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He replaced Rony, the center forward, in the 69th minute. Every time he touched the ball as he displayed his talent, the crowd clapped in approval.

Endrick, ever since making his club debut for the youth squad, has consistently demonstrated compassion and diligence, and because of his commitment to the game, he has emerged as a gifted player.

Endrick is a potent striker who, in his five years with the team, has scored 165 goals in 169 appearances for the Palmeiras minor levels.

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Shyam Sharma who joined SPORTS BIG NEWS in 2021. Focuses on soccer – chiefly the Premier League, LaLiga, UEFA Champions League, Liga MX and MLS. On occasion, also covers American sports, general news and entertainment. Fascinated by the language of sport – particularly the under-appreciated art of translating cliché-speak.