‘Some time ago I didn’t believe I could be at the World Cup, but with God it’s possible. I don’t doubt anything’ Endrick opens up on his Brazil chances following Real Madrid loan exit

Endrick celebrates scoring the winner against England — Endrick celebrates scoring the first Brazil goal (Image credit: Getty Images)

Brazilian starlet Endrick does not turn 20 until July, but he has already seen plenty of ups and downs during his brief career.

After being labelled as one of Brazil’s next superstars during his rise through the youth ranks at Palmeiras, he would make his senior debut as a 16-year-old in October 2022, quickly becoming the second-youngest goalscorer in the history of Brazil’s Serie A.

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Endrick on his early ups and downs

Real Madrid Endrick of Brazil reacts during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on November 21, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images) — Endrick is eyeing a World Cup place this summer (Image credit: Getty Images)

By the time Endick arrived in Spain, he was already a full Brazil international and a goal on his La Liga and Champions League debuts for Madrid meant that this upward curve continued.

But an injury at the end of his first season disrupted this progress, as the youngster failed to make an impact over the first half of the 2025/26 season, putting his World Cup dream in doubt.

Real Madrid star Endrick — Endrick left Real Madrid on loan in January (Image credit: Getty Images)

A move to Lyon has reignited Endrick’s hopes of making Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad this summer, and it’s clear just how important the national side is for the teenager.

“I’ll never forget my first goal, especially because it was at Wembley,” Endrick tells FourFourTwo when asked about his best memories in a Brazil shirt so far.

“Without a doubt it will be the moment I remember most from my career. The context was incredible – my first goal for the team, at Wembley, and a 1-0 victory [against England].”

Prior to the current international break, Endrick’s last game for Brazil had come in March 2025, but after a promising start to his loan spell he has been recalled, reigniting his World Cup hopes.

“I didn’t expect to make such a strong start at Lyon, but God has made the impossible happen,” he adds.

Endrick of Palmeiras celebrates after scoring the fourth goal of his team during a match between Palmeiras and Fortaleza as part of Brasileirao Series A 2022 at Allianz Parque on November 02, 2022 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. — Endrick is currently on loan at Lyon (Image credit: Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

“Some time ago I didn’t believe I could be at the World Cup, but with God it’s possible. I don’t doubt anything – I’ll do my part and live day by day. I live in the present.

“I have to train well at Lyon, follow my fitness programme, stay healthy and perform in matches.

“If God wishes it, I will be at the World Cup in June.”

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For more than a decade, Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor. Mewis has had stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others and worked at FourFourTwo throughout Euro 2024, reporting on the tournament. In addition to his journalist work, Mewis is also the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team. Now working as a digital marketing coordinator at Harrogate Town, too, Mewis counts some of his best career moments as being in the iconic Spygate press conference under Marcelo Bielsa and seeing his beloved Leeds lift the Championship trophy during lockdown.

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