Endrick’s incredible journey took him from Palmeiras to the big stage of the Brazilian national team. A mere 17 years old, he earned the distinction of being the fourth youngest player summoned by Fernando Diniz, a position held only by the illustrious trio of Pelé, Edu, and Coutinho.
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A momentous opportunity awaits Endrick at Brazil, as well as the prospect of making history. A debut against Colombia or Argentina could see him etch his name as the fourth youngest player to don the national colors. And should he find the back of the net, he would ascend to the third spot in the list of the youngest goal-scorers.
Endrick will join talents like Pelé, Edu, Coutinho, Walter, and Ronaldo who are the youngest to be called up and play for the Brazilian national team.
- Pelé: 16 years and 257 days (1957)
- Edu: 16 years and 303 days (1966)
- Coutinho – 17 years and 28 days (1960)
- Walter: 17 years and 136 days (1931)
- Ronaldo: 17 years and 186 days (1994)
If he scores, he will also join the list of young people to score a goal for the national team:
- Pelé: 16 years and 257 days (1957)
- Edu: 16 years and 306 days (1966)
- Ronaldo: 17 years and 228 days (1994)
- Coutinho: 17 years and 323 days (1961)
- Carvalho Leite: 18 years and 46 days (1930)
Endrick, aged 17 years and 118 days, anticipates the upcoming clash against Colombia, and in the subsequent classic against Argentina, he will mature to 17 years and 123 days. The Brazilian team braces itself for some tough encounters; first against Colombia at the Metropolitano stadium and then a monumental face-off with Argentina at the iconic Maracanã.
Presently seated in third place, Brazil pursues dominance, trailing behind Argentina and Uruguay. The competition intensifies for the coveted six direct World Cup spots in North America, while the seventh-place team clings to hopes of redemption through the repechage.
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