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|October 16, 2022
Sports commentators have variously described him as a “force of nature”, “the newest jewel of Brazilian football”, and in moments of extreme excitement, “the future of world football”. They are overawed by his skill with both the right and the left foot, and his precision shooting. The world sat up and took note when he became the breakout star of Brazil’s Copinha (Under-20 championship) cup early this year. Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa has that effect on you. At 16, he is so skilled yet so grounded and focused, something uncommon among teenagers in Brazil, where the pleasures of life are there for you to pluck.
The pride of São Paulo’s Palmeiras Club is being watched closely by top English and European clubs. Speaking exclusively to THE WEEK, Endrick credits his father and Palmeiras for always believing in him. His success, he says, is the product of years of hard work and sacrifice.
He has been compared with Brazilian stars Neymar, Vinicius Jr., Ronaldo and Romario, though his idol is Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo. But he told us that he does not compare himself with any other player. “I believe that each player has his own qualities and characteristics,” he says. Excerpts from the interview:
Your family was poor while you were growing up. What do you want to do for your father? Do you remember the time he took you to Palmeiras?
It was a very important moment in our lives. Palmeiras always believed in me, the club bet on my future and, since then, it has allowed me to fulfil the dream of transforming my family’s life. When I left Brasilia, my father accompanied me and was welcomed by Palmeiras, that made all the difference. I worked hard from the day I arrived to show my football on the pitch, giving my best in all competitions. The signing of the professional contract was just the result of everything we planned since the beginning.
You have been dubbed the next big thing in Brazilian football. Do you think the pressure imposed by expectations is too much?
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