Lionel Messi, the iconic player for FC Barcelona and Argentina, has been hailed as a wonderful player by Brazilian teenage star Endrick.
But Endrick has stated unequivocally that Messi’s adversary in the football world, Cristiano Ronaldo, is his idol.
It’s interesting to note that Endrick has signed with Real Madrid, a team where Cristiano Ronaldo solidified his football legacy by adding four Champions League and four Ballon d’Or victories to his one UCL and one Ballon d’Or from Manchester United.
This implies that Endrick, who is anticipated to pay €37.50 million to Real Madrid on July 1, 2024, would be able to don the storied white shirt of Madrid, exactly like his idol, Ronaldo, did from 2009 to 2018.
The 17-year-old Brazilian center-forward was promoted to the senior team of Palmeiras after coming through the club’s junior system. New Year’s Day, 2023.
Endrick expressed his excitement at wearing the same jersey as his hero by saying, “I’ve always wanted to play for Real Madrid. My idol is Ronaldo Cristiano.
“Messi is an amazing man! However, Cristiano is my favorite player.
“Knowing that I’ll be wearing the same shirt as Cristiano makes me very proud.”
Endrick has appeared in 56 games in all competitions since making his senior club debut in the Palmeiras uniform in January 2023. During that time, he has scored 15 goals and supplied two assists.
On November 17, 2023, the 17-year-old forward made his debut for the Brazil national team abroad.
