Endrick names Ronaldo and late Man Utd legend as his idols
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Endrick names Ronaldo and late Man Utd legend as his idols

Stephen Oladehinde 19:59 - 08.08.2024

Real Madrid's latest signing Endrick has named his two boyhood heroes that have influenced him as a football player.

The 18-year-old recently completed his move to Laliga champions Real Madrid for an undisclosed fee.

Endrick signed a contract until 2030 and was unveiled to fans at the Santiago Bernabeu a few weeks ago.

The Brazilian international played 82 games for Palmeiras, scoring 21 goals and providing four assists.

Endrick names idols

The young Brazilian player has shared a little more about himself with his fans, including the names of his idols.

Real Madrid new signing Endrick || Imago
Real Madrid new signing Endrick || Imago

During an interview following his move to Real Madrid, Endrick mentioned the players that have inspired him as a footballer.

According to ESPN, when asked who his idols were as a child in an interview, Endrick said, “Cristiano [Ronaldo], Bobby Charlton.”

Ronaldo, who is currently in his later years and plays for Al Nassr, was a standout player for Manchester United for two stints.

Along with other honours, the 39-year-old earned three Premier League titles with the team and five Ballon d'Or awards during his career.

Cristiano Ronaldo || Imago
Cristiano Ronaldo || Imago

Meanwhile, Sir Bobby Charlton won the 1966 World Cup with England, along with winning the Ballon d'Or as a player.

The icon played most of his career at Manchester United, where he scored 234 goals, the second most of any Red Devils player in the team's history.

The Manchester United icon trails former captain Wayne Rooney, who scored 253 goals, by a narrow margin.

Sir Bobby Charlton || Imago
Sir Bobby Charlton || Imago

Endrick played in a friendly match against Barcelona, losing 2-1 to their rivals in the first El Clasico of the season.

The Brazilian failed to impress in the game, and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has told him to calm down after recent disappointing performances.

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