TMJ Future Stars

“The Brazilian Bullet” is the TMJ tag for Endrick’s game. The Brazil forward  Endrick is a compact, explosive striker with the power, shot instinct and penalty-box aggression that made him one of the most watched young attackers in world football.

The Brazilian Bullet: Who Is Endrick, Brazil’s Future Star?

Still only 19, Endrick has already gone from Palmeiras prodigy to Real Madrid forward, Brazil international and one of the most debated young No.9s in the game.

Endrick as The Brazilian Bullet in a Brazil-inspired kit with position, club, country and playing style panels
Endrick’s profile is built around explosive movement, left-footed finishing and the pressure that follows every great Brazilian striker prospect.

 


Endrick Player Card

Detail Information
Full Name Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
Date Of Birth 21 July 2006
Age 19
Parent Club Real Madrid
Senior Pathway Palmeiras / Real Madrid
Position Centre-forward / second striker
Strong Foot Left foot
Nationality Brazil
Height 1.73 m
Nickname / Role The Brazilian Bullet — Explosive left-footed striker

Endrick is mainly a centre-forward, but his profile can also stretch into second-striker and right-sided attacking zones. His game is built around explosive acceleration, aggressive shooting and the instinct to attack the box before defenders fully settle.


Why He Is A Future Star

Endrick stands out because his strongest attacking traits are loud. He is powerful over short distances, confident when shooting and unusually comfortable playing with pressure on his shoulders. That matters for a striker whose name has been attached to elite expectations since his Palmeiras years.

The real intrigue is not whether he has talent. That part is obvious. The question is how quickly he can turn explosive moments into repeatable senior influence in Europe and for Brazil.


From Palmeiras To Real Madrid: Endrick’s Pathway

Endrick came through Palmeiras, where he became one of Brazil’s most famous teenage forwards before Real Madrid secured his future move. He made his senior Palmeiras debut at 16 and quickly became a symbol of the next wave of Brazilian attacking talent.

Real Madrid announced the agreement for Endrick in December 2022, with the move taking effect once he turned 18. He joined Madrid in 2024, scored on his La Liga debut and then scored on his Champions League debut, becoming another Brazilian teenager asked to grow under the brightest stadium lights.

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“Endrick’s power is obvious, but the next stage is learning when to explode, when to pause and when to let the game come to him.”

THE MATCH JOURNAL

Playing Style

Role He Plays

Endrick is best understood as a compact striker who wants to attack the box, shoot quickly and punish defenders before they reset.

  • Main role: centre-forward
  • Secondary role: second striker / right forward
  • Player type: explosive left-footed striker
  • Best zone: penalty box / right half-space cut-in lane
  • Attack function: run, receive, turn, shoot, finish

Style Breakdown

  • Explosive burst: lets him separate quickly in and around the box.
  • Left-footed shooting: gives him a clear finishing identity.
  • Box instinct: he attacks loose balls and half-chances like a true No.9.
  • Power: helps him protect the ball and strike through contact.
  • Development area: link play, decision-making, patience and consistent minutes.

TMJ Prospect Profile

These are TMJ editorial scouting labels, not official EA FC, Football Manager or club data. They are based on public information, available footage, playing style, age profile and current career stage.

Player Type
Explosive striker
Best Traits
Burst, power, finishing instinct
Best Zone
Penalty box / central lane
Development Stage
Senior minutes and role-building
Biggest Strength
Turning small openings into shots
Main Growth Area
Link play and decision-making rhythm
Breakout Signal
Regular starts and Brazil impact
Long-Term Upside
High

TMJ Scout Notes

A focused technical assessment of Endrick’s most visible senior-pathway traits:

Trait Assessment Why It Matters
Explosive Burst Standout The first thing that separates him from many teenage forwards.
Left-Footed Shooting Standout Gives him a clear route to goals from central and right-sided lanes.
Box Instinct Standout He attacks rebounds, half-chances and loose moments like a natural scorer.
Power Strong Helps him hold contact and strike through pressure despite his compact frame.
Confidence Strong Essential for a young striker under Brazil and Real Madrid-level scrutiny.
Movement Timing Strong His best chances often come when he attacks space before defenders adjust.
Link Play Developing Important if he wants to become more than a shot-first striker at elite level.
Decision Rhythm Developing The next step is choosing when to shoot, combine, hold or reset.

What Comes Next?

Regular senior minutes

Endrick needs rhythm more than noise. Starts and repeated touches will sharpen the striker picture.

Cleaner link play

Elite No.9s do more than finish. They help attacks breathe before they finish them.

Brazil role

National-team minutes can change the emotional temperature around his development.

Patience

The hype is already senior. The player is still building the full striker package.


TMJ Verdict

Endrick is still one of world football’s most explosive young striker profiles. The burst, power and finishing instinct are real. The next step is rhythm: regular minutes, smarter choices and a clearer senior role.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Endrick?

Endrick is a Brazilian forward who came through Palmeiras and joined Real Madrid after turning 18. He is regarded as one of Brazil’s brightest young striker talents.


How old is Endrick?

Endrick was born on 21 July 2006, making him 19 years old.


What position does Endrick play?

Endrick mainly plays as a centre-forward, but he can also operate as a second striker or right forward.


What foot is Endrick?

Endrick is left-footed.


What happened to Endrick?

Endrick’s rise has moved from teenage hype at Palmeiras to a more patient senior-building phase in Europe. His biggest challenge is earning consistent minutes and turning his explosive tools into regular output.


Is Endrick a future Brazil star?

Yes, Endrick has the profile of a high-upside Brazil striker, but his long-term rise depends on minutes, decision-making, link play and consistent senior finishing.

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