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Last Updated: March 28, 2024, 3:33 PM IST
Endrick in action for Brazil (Credit: X)
Aged 17 years and 246 days, Endrick became the youngest ever international goalscorer at the historic Wembley Stadium.
Dorival Junior, the new head coach of the Brazilian men’s national football team, got off to a positive start to his managerial reign over Brazil during the March 2024 international friendlies. And, he had one man to thank the most for remaining unbeaten in his two matches first as Selecao manager: the young phenomenon Endrick.
In the past week, the Real Madrid-bound teenager scored a goal each against England at Wembley and Spain at the Santiago Bernabeu, his future home. Against England, Endrick came on in the 71st minute to replace Real Madrid teammate Rodrygo. Nine minutes later, he found himself in the right position to capitalize on the rebound after Vinicius Junior’s shot was passed by Jordan Pickford. It was enough for Brazil to win the match and for Dorival Junior to start his tenure on a positive note.
It was Endrick’s first goal for Brazil’s senior national football team, and it was his third cap for the country. At 17 years and 246 days old, he was also the youngest ever international goalscorer at the historic Wembley Stadium.
Then, in the anti-racism friendly between Spain and Brazil at the Bernabeu, Dorival Junior gave Endrick more minutes, as he brought the youngster on at the half-time break in place of Raphinha.
Trailing 2-1 against an attacking Spanish side, Brazil did not have to wait long to equalize after half time. In the 50th minute, following a corner kick, the scuffle for the ball fell at the feet of Endrick, whose left footed volley for the first time found the back of the net giving Brazil new life. The match ended in a 3-3 draw.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez met Endrick after the game and had a message for him. “We’re all waiting for you here,” Perez told the Palmeiras crowd before asking Rodrygo for his shirt.
⚪️🇧🇷 “We’re all waiting for you here”, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez tells Endrick after the game.…and then he gets Rodrygo’s shirt. 👕 pic.twitter.com/RaM7W8GYxz
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 26, 2024
It was Endrick’s first goal at the Bernabeu, the ground he will call home as a Real Madrid player next season. This was the first of many goals that the 17-year-old player will score in the legendary stadium. His performances over the two friendly matches, where he scored two goals, have given Madridistas plenty of excitement before his imminent arrival in the Spanish capital.
