A hectic end to the year for Endrick. Despite a checkered start to the season which saw him demoted to the bench for a time, the 17-year-old Brazilian recovered to become one of Palmeiras’ strong men. Proof is in, the young Auriverde prodigy offered a second consecutive coronation to the São Paulo-based club by scoring against Cruzeiro (1-1) on the final day of the Brazilian championship. In the meantime, his remarkable performances with the Verdão opened the doors to the Seleçao with whom he took his first steps during the November international window.
From now on, the native of Taguatinga must concentrate on the Brazilian Super Cup, the last trophy to be won before joining Spain and Real Madrid who recruited him at a high price last winter. Brilliant on his land, can Endrick become the new terror of the Spanish defenses? According to the comments made by Jesé during his appearance on the show “El Larguero” of the Cadena SERthe Brazilian is predicted to have a bright future on the Old Continent. “I’ve watched a lot of games and you’re going to panic when he comes. He is very good. Power, speed, dribbling, goals… He’s a very complete player, he’s very talented”expressed the former Madrilenian who had the opportunity to rub shoulders with him during his short adventure in Coritiba.
