The Brazilian prodigy who dazzles in France and dreams of the Bernabéu

Endrick: The Brazilian Prodigy Who Dazzles in France and Dreams of the Bernabéu

The young striker from Olympique Lyon bursts into Ligue 1 with force, signing a historic hat-trick and marking his territory in European football.

The young Brazilian talent Endrick has burst into Ligue 1 with a performance that has left everyone and everyone speechless. At just 19 years old, the forward, on loan from Real Madrid to Olympique Lyonnais, scored three goals in the recent match against Metz, inscribing his name in the select club of the earliest scorers in the French first division in the 21st century.

This feat puts him in elite company, rubbing shoulders with the likes of world champions Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. The French press has not spared its praise, describing his performance as “anthological”, “impressive”, “world class” and “monstrous”.

Since his arrival in Lyon, Endrick has proven to be a breath of fresh air. In his scarce three appearances for the club (two in the League and one in the Cup), he has already accumulated four goals and one assist, figures that speak of his immediate impact and his great potential.

Precocity has always been a constant in Endrick's career, and his time in France has been no exception. At 19 years old, he has become one of the youngest footballers to achieve a hat-trick in the same match since 2000.

So far this century, only Jérémy Ménez (17 years and 260 days in 2005), Kylian Mbappé (18 years and 53 days in 2017) and Ousmane Dembélé (18 years and 296 days in 2016) have achieved similar feats at younger ages.

Endrick's mark has also been engraved in the history of Olympique de Lyon. The Brazilian striker has broken a record that had stood since 1972, becoming the club's youngest player to score three goals in the same match, surpassing the mark of the legendary Bernard Lacombe.

Endrick's impact has been immediate, both on and off the field. The video of his official presentation in Lyon accumulated millions of views in just a few hours, and on the field, his speed, power and accuracy in front of goal have amazed teammates and rivals.

His official debut, on January 11 in the French Cup against Lille, ended with the winning goal in the 72nd minute. A week later, against Brest, although he did not score, he provided an assist. And last night, against Metz, he completed his first hat-trick as a professional, consolidating his brilliant start.

The Brazilian's new coach, Paulo Fonseca, has not hesitated to praise him: “He is someone who needed to play and has integrated very well into the group, he is decisive and different.”

The big question now is whether this dazzling performance in France will be enough to convince Carlo Ancelotti to include Endrick in Brazil's squad for the next World Cup. Fonseca is cautious: “We must not forget that this is a player who has practically not played minutes in a year (with Real Madrid). I think he has to improve physically and continue to progress.”

Endrick's future looks bright, and his time at Lyon is just the prelude to what could be a stellar career in European football. Real Madrid, which already has him tied up, is carefully watching the development of its future star.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Endrick?
Endrick is a young 19-year-old Brazilian footballer, forward, currently on loan from Real Madrid to Olympique Lyon.

What has Endrick achieved in his last game?
In his last game against Metz, Endrick scored three goals (a hat-trick), becoming one of the youngest scorers in Ligue 1 in the 21st century.

Who is Endrick compared to?
Due to his precocity and talent, he is compared to stars like Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé.

When will Endrick join Real Madrid?
Endrick was signed by Real Madrid and is on loan at Olympique Lyon until June. He is expected to join the Real Madrid squad later.

Have you broken any records at Olympique Lyonnais?
Yes, Endrick has become the youngest Olympique Lyonnais player to score three goals in the same game, breaking a record from 1972.

How many goals does Endrick have for Olympique Lyonnais?
In his first three appearances, Endrick has scored four goals and provided one assist.

What does his coach, Paulo Fonseca, think about him?
Paulo Fonseca describes him as a decisive, different player, who has integrated very well into the group and who needed minutes to progress.

Could Endrick go to the World Cup with Brazil?
His coach believes that it is still early and that Endrick needs to improve physically and continue progressing, although his performance is very promising.

What club did Endrick train in?
Endrick trained in the youth ranks of Palmeiras in Brazil.

What does his performance mean for Real Madrid?
His success in France confirms Real Madrid's commitment to young talent and reinforces expectations about his future at the white club.

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