Endrick Makes History with Youngest Goal at Wembley As Brazil Defeat England

Endrick has made history by becoming the youngest player ever to score a club or country goal at Wembley stadium.

At the age of 17 years and 246 days, he achieved this feat by scoring the only goal as Brazil secured a victory against England in a friendly match on Saturday night.

Record-breaking Performance

Endrick's remarkable achievement extends beyond Wembley, as he is also the youngest player to score for Brazil since the legendary Ronaldo 'Fenomeno' accomplished this feat in 1994. His decisive goal in the 80th minute led to Brazil's triumph over Gareth Southgate's side, marking a significant moment in his burgeoning career.

Future Prospects

With his outstanding performance, Endrick has garnered widespread attention, and he is poised to make a significant move in his career. It has been reported that he is expected to join Real Madrid officially in the summer of 2024, coinciding with his 18th birthday, signifying a major milestone in his professional journey.

Endrick's Early Career

Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa, commonly known as Endrick, began his football journey with Ypiranga in Brazil in 2014. He then transitioned to various clubs across different continents, including Campinense Clube, Santa Rita de Cássia in Angola, Apollon Limassol and AEZ Zakakiou in Cyprus, Botoșani in Romania, and Felcra, Selangor, Penang, and Johor Darul Ta'zim in Malaysia. Notably, his move to Penang in 2020 saw the team clinching the 2020 Malaysia Premier League title, leading to their promotion to the 2021 Malaysian Super League 

International Involvement

Endrick's international career took an unexpected turn when, on 5 January 2023, after playing in Malaysia for five years, he signed for Johor Darul Ta'zim and acquired Malaysian citizenship, making him eligible to play for Malaysia. Subsequently, he represented Malaysia in international competitions, earning nine caps for the national team by February 2024.

Rising Star

Endrick's rise to prominence began early in his career, as he caught the attention of football enthusiasts with his exceptional talent. His remarkable performance in the local championship attracted the interest of prominent teams like Manchester City, Barcelona, Chelsea, and Real Madrid, with the latter closely monitoring his progress. He made a significant impact by scoring his first professional goal for Palmeiras at the age of 16, becoming the youngest player in the club's history to achieve this feat.