Endrick 'disappears' from Real Madrid to Brazil

In football, it is not uncommon for a young talent to not have the opportunity to show themselves in a professional environment. However, for Endrick, a striker playing for Real Madrid, the situation has become more worrying than ever.

Endrick was constantly on the bench at Real Madrid.

Not only did this young player face difficulties in finding opportunities at the Spanish royal team, but even in the Brazilian national team, he has not been able to show what fans expect.

Ignored even with seven changes

On March 21, the Brazilian team had an important 2-1 victory over Colombia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. However, what was surprising was Endrick's absence in the match, despite coach Dorival Junior making seven changes, instead of the five allowed by FIFA.

This came after goalkeeper Alisson Becker suffered a concussion, giving Brazil the chance to make an extra substitution. But even in this unexpected situation, Endrick was not given a chance to play by coach Dorival, which further shows the lack of confidence he is facing.

Since joining Real Madrid, Endrick has been unable to find a solid place in the first team. Throughout this season, the young Brazilian talent has played only 4% of the time and has not been a starter in La Liga.

Despite this, Endrick still showed positive signs in the Copa del Rey, where he scored four goals in four matches. However, the lack of La Liga opportunities seriously affected Endrick's influence in the Brazilian national team.

The lack of playing time at Real Madrid has reduced Endrick’s value in the eyes of coach Dorival Júnior. This time, he was not even called up to the Brazilian national team in the initial squad for the match against Colombia, until Neymar got injured and Endrick was called up to replace him. However, even when given the chance, the young talent was not given the chance to play in an important match.

Endrick has not shown much at Real Madrid.

Before that, Endrick also had difficulty showing himself at Copa America 2024. Although he started in the semi-final against Uruguay, his performance was not enough to help the team overcome the opponent and Brazil was eliminated after a penalty shootout. Since then, Endrick has only had 28 minutes of playing in the national team shirt.

What future for Endrick?

Looking ahead, Endrick’s chances of proving his worth for both Real Madrid and the Brazil national team are unclear. Brazil’s next match is El Clasico against Argentina, a crucial match in the race to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. However, with stiff competition from more experienced players like Matheus Cunha, Joao Pedro, or Estevao, Endrick seems unlikely to get a starting spot in these matches.

According to the world media, Endrick's talent is undeniable. He has proven his ability in intense matches, typically the goal he scored at Wembley in the friendly match between Brazil and England. What Endrick needs is playing time and the trust of coaches to be able to develop and shine.

Is this Endrick's last chance to cement a regular place at Real Madrid and the Brazil national team, or will he continue to struggle for opportunities? Only time will tell.