Endrick scored the winning goal for Brazil against Mexico
In front of more than 85,000 spectators in College Station, Texas, Endrick secured a victory for Brazil against Mexico (3-2). At 17 years old, the future Real Madrid player has already scored three goals in five appearances.
Is Brazil’s next star player emerging? With Neymar out injured and Vinicius Jr struggling to shine as he does with Real Madrid, the seleção may have found their lucky charm. At just 17 years old, Endrick, the future striker for Real Madrid, has proven himself to be a special player. After scoring in friendlies against England (1-0) and Spain (3-3) in March, the Palmeiras-trained forward once again found the back of the net, securing a last-minute victory against Mexico (3-2) in front of 85,000 spectators.
“I score with my head even though people say I’m too small to be a number 9 (laughs).” With a crucial header from a great pass by Vinicius Jr, Endrick scored his third goal in 5 appearances and only 117 minutes of play. Named the MVP of this Copa America preparation match, the youngest player in the squad celebrated his achievement with TV Globo, saying, “I am so happy. I score with my head even though people say I’m too small to be a number 9 (laughs).”
Despite starting with an alternative lineup, with only three starters having more than 10 caps (Alisson, Eder Militao, and Douglas Luiz), the seleçao showed their depth. Despite the inexperience of newcomers like Bremer (Juventus), Ederson (Atalanta), Savinho (Girona), or Evanilson (Porto), Brazil dominated the game with contributions from Andres Pereira (0-1, 4th minute) and Yan Couto, who assisted Gabriel Martinelli (0-2, 53rd minute). Strangely, it was after the introduction of their star players (Paqueta and Endrick in the 60th minute) that Mexico managed to equalize through Quinones (1-2, 71st minute) and Guillermo Martinez, with a beautiful left-footed strike (2-2, 92nd minute). It was just before Endrick’s star moment lit up the Texan sky.
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