With three goals scored in his first three outings, he matches Mariano Diaz’s performance in 2017 and is already establishing himself as the X factor in Paulo Fonseca’s attack.
The Endrick effect in Lyon exceeds all expectations.
Asked by The Team on the possibility of extending his stay between Rhône and Saône beyond the six months initially planned, the 19-year-old crack remained mysterious. “God only knows what will happen”he confided, leaving a slight doubt despite Real Madrid’s apparent desire to recover him this summer to integrate him permanently into Carlo Ancelotti’s rotation. This statement, although cautious, was enough to fuel the dreams of Lyon supporters, won over by his precocious talent.
The player still needs to gain physical strength
Paulo Fonseca, while savoring the immediate contribution of his recruit, recalls that the player must still gain physical strength after an almost blank year in Spain. The Portuguese technician praises his ability to make individual differences, like Malick Fofana, while highlighting his defensive efforts. Absent during the victory against PAOK in the Europa League due to lack of administrative qualification, Endrick will spearhead OL this Sunday, February 1, 2026 against Lille, a team against which he had already shone during his first match in the Coupe de France.
This “Endrick-mania” even benefits the locker room executives: Corentin Tolisso sees his popularity explode in Brazil thanks to his complicity displayed with the neo-Lyonnais. While OL prepare for their Europa League round of 16, where the Brazilian will this time be eligible, the question of his future remains the major soap opera at the end of the season. If Lyon manages to win a title or qualify for the Champions League, the arguments to convince Real to leave their jewel one more season could weigh heavily.
