Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa better known as just Endrick is now by far the newest and youngest goal scorer in the Brazilian Série A. Tuesday night, Palmeiras defeated Atletico Paranaense thanks in large part to the immediate accuracy of the best Brazilian talent. Endrick was at the time—16 years, 3 months, and 5 days.
Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa becomes youngest goalscorer in Brazil
Thus, Endrick succeeded Vitor Roque, who, at seventeen years, three months, and one day, was almost a year older when he scored for Atletico Paranaense against Cuiabá Esporte Clube six months prior. Gremio’s Yuri Mamute, who created history back in 2011, holds the third spot on the list of the Série A’s youngest goal scorers. He was sixteen years, five months and a day old at the time. This is followed by the name of PSV player Sávio is in fourth place with eighteen years, two months and two days.
Endrick, who celebrated his goals like Erling Haaland regularly does for Manchester City displayed self-criticism following his record-breaking performance. “I don’t believe it’s adequate yet.” Endrick told ESPN Brazil, “I have a lot to work on. I believe I could have scored more goals.”
“I put forth a lot of work to get this. From what I do at home and away from Palmeiras,” concluded Endrick. “I maintain a positive outlook. I’m still in my first year of studies.” Atletico Paranaense supporters yelled, “Go study; it’s not time for a child to be awake.”
Endrick has been sought after by the European elite for some time. The likes of Real MAdrid, PSG and Liverpool have been scouring the forward for a while now. The Brazilian, whose major affiliation is with Real Madrid, reportedly has a transfer cost of 60 million euros in his contract with Palmeiras, who moved one step closer to winning the title with the victory against Paranaense.
