Every generation, Brazil births a striker who feels like a force of nature. In the 90s it was the power of Ronaldo, in the 2000s it was the flair of Adriano. Now, at 19, Endrick Felipe is the name that has the football world divided and dazzled in equal measure.
He doesn’t glide like Neymar or float like Ronaldinho. He is a throwback to a different era, a bull of a striker but blessed with winger’s speed, he attacks defenders with a fearlessness that feels almost reckless.
They call him “Bobby” after Sir Bobby Charlton, a nickname that started as a locker room joke at Real Madrid but has become a symbol of his unique, old-school defiance.
At Palmeiras, he bullied seasoned professionals before he was old enough to vote. At Real Madrid, many expected patience, loans, or protection. Endrick had other plans. Goals. Big goals. Immediate impact. Doubt turned into disbelief.
After a frustrating stint at the Santiago Bernabeu where he was overlooked by Xabi Alonso, Endrick has taken his talents to Lyon on loan. In France, the boy who was told he wasn’t ready is currently tearing up the script, proving that while managers may doubt him, the goal net never does.
🔥What They Say About Him 🗣️:
🗣️Neymar: “For sure, Endrick has a great future. He is a great talent emerging in our football.”
🗣️Carlo Ancelotti: “He has balls! Endrick had courage. He went for the most difficult solution, but it went well. He has shown himself to be brave in every sense.”
🗣️Thibaut Courtois: “He’s become Bobby, that’s it. Jude Bellingham started calling him that and then everyone did. He is a boy with a lot of quality and a super powerful shot.”
🗣️Ronaldo Nazário: “Endrick is very strong mentally. What impresses me most is not just his talent, but how ready he is for pressure.
🗣️Florentino Pérez: “Endrick represents the future of Real Madrid. He has the hunger, the character, and the talent to succeed here.”
📋⚽ Player Profile 💪🦵:
👉Full Name: Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
👉Date of Birth: July 21, 2006 (19)
👉Place of Birth: Taguatinga, Brazil
👉Nationality: Brazilian
👉Height: 1.73m
👉Preferred Foot: Left
👉Position: Centre Forward
👉Club: Olympique Lyon (On loan from Real Madrid)
⚽ What Makes Endrick Special 🔍:
🔹 Explosive Power: Built like a middleweight boxer, he uses his massive lower body strength to hold off defenders and burst into space.
🔹 Hammer Left Foot: Possesses a terrifying shooting range; he can score from distances that most strikers wouldn't even consider.
🔹 Predatory Instincts: A natural born poacher who always finds the "second ball" in the box.
🔹 Psychological Strength: Known for his "monstrous" mentality, he thrives under pressure and has scored in his debuts for nearly every team he has played for.
🔹 Verticality: He doesn't waste time with sideways passes; his first thought is always to drive toward the goal.
🏆 Achievements 🏆:
🏆Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A – 2022, 2023
🏆Supercopa do Brasil – 2023
🏆Campeonato Paulista – 2023, 2024
🏆UEFA Super Cup – 2024
🏆Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A Best Newcomer – 2022
🏆Samba Gold Best U20 Player – 2023
🔚 Final Words 🎯✨:
Endrick is not your typical modern forward. He doesn't care about step-overs or social media highlights; he cares about the scoreboard.
His time in Madrid under Xabi Alonso was a lesson in patience, but his explosive start at Lyon has reminded everyone why Real Madrid paid €60m for his signature.
Whether he is "Bobby" or the next great Brazilian Number 9, one thing is certain: he is a goal-scoring machine that refuses to be ignored.
The question isn’t whether he’ll return to Madrid. The question is how many trophies he’ll have won by the time he gets back.
🔗 You can check out today’s games here on MSport.
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