Endrick of Real Madrid has excluded football great Lionel Messi from his top five favorite footballers of all time.
The 18-year-old named two of his new teammates at Real Madrid, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham, alongside football great Cristiano Ronaldo.
Interestingly, Endrick included English great Sir Bobby Charlton alongside Real Madrid legend Ferenc Puskas.
Endrick’s Admiration For Cristiano Ronaldo
The presence of Cristiano Ronaldo on Endrick’s list basically indicates his admiration for the Portuguese and in 2023, he revealed the influence the Al Nassr man has had on his young career.
He said: “My dream since I was little, has always been to play for Real Madrid.
“Cristiano Ronaldo is one of my biggest idols. So it is a great pride to know that I will wear the same shirt he wore.”
Ronaldo is loved by many young footballers, with many looking to reach and surpass the immense heights of the Portugal international.
Endrick Excludes Lionel Messi From His Top Five Favorite Footballers Of All Time
Noticeably, Messi was missing from his top 5 list, and it elicited much reaction from fans across the globe.
Lionel Messi is admired by many across the globe, due to the brilliance he has accentuated all through his football career.
However, Endrick’s choice is personal and it could be due to several factors, like not wanting to select a player who played for a rival club like Barcelona.
It could also be that the footballer’s admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo could be the reason why he opted to exclude Lionel Messi from his list.
Endrick At Real Madrid
Real Madrid agreed to sign Endrick from Brazilian club Palmeiras back in 2022 in a transfer worth up to €60m, including add-ons.
However, he was unable to immediately join the reigning European and Spanish champions due to being aged just 16 at the time of the agreement.
The youngster remained in Brazil with Palmeiras to further his development, with the striker playing his final match for the club in May 2024.
Endrick officially joined Los Blancos on July 21, 2024, for a fee of €47.5 million, and he netted his first goal for Real Madrid on his competitive debut for the club.
Endrick was a late substitute in Los Merengues’ 3-0 win over Real Valladolid on August 25, 2024, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side introducing him in place of Kylian Mbappe.
He wasted no time in penning his name on the score sheet, netting his first goal for the club deep into added time.
Can Endrick Get A Starting Shirt At Real Madrid?
Despite scoring on his debut for Real Madrid, Endrick faces a tough task of breaking into Carlo Ancelotti’s star-studded side.
The attacking department of Los Blancos is filled with several star names, including Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, and Rodrygo Goes.
It will be fascinating to see how Endrick fares at Real Madrid, as he would be hoping to develop into a top player.
Meanwhile, other surprising omissions from the Brazilian international’s top 5 list of his favorite footballers of all time include Pele, Ronaldo De Lima, Ronaldinho, and Neymar.
Moreover, Real Madrid return to action on August 29, 2024, with an away game against Las Palmas and Endrick will be hoping to get minutes under his belt in the fixture.
