Endrick surpasses the phenomenon Ronaldo: see the youngest players called up for the Brazilian team
Endrick, from Palmeiras, made history this Monday (6) when he was called up by Fernando Diniz to defend Brazil in the Brazilian team. The 17-year-old striker surpassed Ronaldo Fenômeno and became the third youngest player to be called up to wear Amarelinha. Related Brazilian National Team Diniz on Endrick in the national team: 'A vision of the future of what this boy can be' Brazilian National Team 11/06/2023 Palmeiras Endrick and Raphael Veiga from Palmeiras are called up to the Brazilian national team Palmeiras 06/11/2023 Palmeiras play against Flemish? Highlight for Palmeiras, Endrick has his arm immobilized Palmeiras 05/11/2023 ➡️ Follow Lance! on WhatsApp and follow sports news in real time Pelé holds the record for the youngest athlete called up to Brazil's main team. The first time that the king of football was called up to defend the Canaries team happened in 1957, at the age of 16 years and nine months, making his debut against Argentina in the Copa Roca. Edu, from Santos, appears in second place, being called up for the first time to the Brazilian team at the age of 16 years and 11 months. Ronaldo was third on the list. The Phenom's first call-up came in 1993, when he played for Cruzeiro in a friendly against the Argentines. Endrick's call-up came after the boy scored in Verdão's 1-0 victory over Athletico-PR, in the 32nd round of the Campeonato Brasileirão. With 14 goals in 54 matches for the São Paulo team, the young striker will arrive at Real Madrid in July 2024, when he turns 18. The Spanish club paid Palmeiras 72 million euros, including an expected 25 million euros in bonuses. Endrick scored the winning goal for Verdão against Furacão in the Brazilian Championship (Photo: Jefferson Aguiar/Pera Photo Press/Gazeta Press) Pera Photo Press/Pera Photo Press ➡️ See the table and simulate the final rounds of the Brasileirão 2023 Endrick will be able to do it his debut for the Brazilian team on November 16th, when Brazil will face Colombia, in Barranquilla, in the World Cup qualifiers. Follow Lance! on G o o g l e News Most read 1 Off the field Vini Jr.'s attitude with Mbappé for Real Madrid draws attention on the web 2 Off the field Brasileirão: see the title chances after Botafogo's draw and Palmeiras' victory 3 Off the field fans of Botafogo chooses culprit for partial defeat: “This requires failure” 4 Play! Biz How much did Rayssa Leal earn for winning the SLS stage in Tokyo? 5 Flamengo Flamengo's stadium will have a capacity for 78 thousand people and is inspired by the European ones; see the images from Lance's Newsletter! Stay up to date on sports and your favorite team with just 1 minute of reading! Subscribe The best in sport in the morning! Article More news Stay up to date with everything! Botafogo fans criticize Igor Jesus for missing a ‘weird goal’; see 11/23/2024 - 9:27 pm Brazilian team Ronaldo Fenômeno in the CBF? Find out how the president's choice works 11/23/2024 - 07:00 Brazilian Team Your Spear! : buy the 1998 team shirt from R$ 1 11/22/2024 - 12:00 pm Brazilian team Ronaldo opens up about the presidency of the CBF: 'I'm extremely prepared' 11/21/2024 - 9:22 pm Brazilian team Hulk praises his CV with “seven years of selection”; remember what he did 11/21/2024 - 1:45 pm The Brazilian team Brazil ends the season with the 3rd worst winning percentage of the century 11/21/2024 - 7:30 am The Brazilian team Dorival Jr. team scores worrying 11/21/2024 - 06:15 The Brazilian team Rizek is ironic with statements from Dorival, Raphinha and Endrick: “I have no idea” 11/20/2024 - 7:27 pm Brazilian National Team Diniz about Endrick in the team: “A vision of the future of what this boy can be” Brazilian National Team 06/11/2023 Palmeiras Endrick and Raphael Veiga from Palmeiras are called up to the Brazilian National Team Palmeiras 11/ 06/2023 Does Palmeiras play against Flamengo? Palmeiras stands out, Endrick has his arm immobilized Palmeiras 05/11/2023