Endrick made history with Real Madrid
On the night of August 25, Brazilian striker Endrick wrote his name in Real Madrid history when he scored in a 3-0 victory over Valladolid in La Liga
In the 96th minute, Endrick received a pass from Brahim Diaz. The young Brazilian striker skillfully bypassed the defender and then fired a powerful shot in the penalty area, beating goalkeeper Hein, sealing a 3-0 victory for Real Madrid.
Opta shared: Endrick (18 years and 35 days) became the youngest foreign player to ever score for Real Madrid in a La Liga match.
After scoring his first goal, Endrick celebrated passionately. In the stands, teammates Jude Bellingham, David Alaba and Camavinga all stood up to applaud and congratulate the young striker on this historic achievement for the Bernabeu Club.
In the match against Valladolid, Endrick was brought on as a substitute in the 86th minute, replacing Kylian Mbappé. During his short time on the field, he only touched the ball three times but made a significant impact with his only shot, marking the first goal of his career in European football.
Meanwhile, Mbappe, who started two consecutive matches in La Liga, has yet to find a goal. Despite having 4 shots on target against the Valladolid defense, the striker born in 1998 could not beat the goalkeeper.
In the post-match interview, Federico Valverde, who scored the opening goal, praised Endrick: “Endrick deserves this moment. He will have everything he wants if he continues to work hard.”
Coach Carlo Ancelotti added: “Endrick looks very good. He has great potential. He showed his qualities with his goal – he is a striker who can adapt very well in space.” time.” tight space.”
Born in Taguatinga, Federal District, Endrick started playing football at the age of four. His father, Douglas Sousa, published his son’s goals on YouTube and sought interested parties among Brazil’s major clubs. Endrick vowed to become a professional football player to help his family after his father was unable to support him. His father was unemployed before getting a job as a security guard at Palmeiras.
