Biography
Early Life
Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa was born on July 21, 2006, in Taguatinga, a satellite city near Brasília. He grew up in poverty, his family moving frequently as they struggled financially. Football was his escape and his purpose. By the time he was 14, Palmeiras had spotted him and changed his life forever.
Breakthrough
Endrick made his Palmeiras debut aged 16 and became the youngest player ever to score in the São Paulo state championship. He then scored on his Brazil senior debut aged 16 years and 139 days — the youngest goalscorer in senior Brazil history. Real Madrid had already agreed to pay €60 million before he turned 17, the deal structured to take effect on his 18th birthday.
Career
When Endrick arrived at Real Madrid in July 2024, he became the most-discussed teenager in world football. He has shown patience competing for a place in one of football's greatest attacks, scored important goals from the bench and as a starter, and in 2025 was handed the iconic number 9 shirt — a statement from Madrid about who they believe their future striker is.
Personal Life
Endrick married his girlfriend Gabriely Miranda — a Brazilian model and influencer — in 2024, at the age of 18. He is an outspoken Christian who credits his faith as central to his journey, dedicating his goals to God. His humility and religious conviction have made him one of the most universally admired young players in the game.
Legacy
The youngest player in Real Madrid history to take the number 9 shirt. At 19, already a married man, a Champions League squad member, and Brazil's youngest ever goalscorer. If the body stays healthy, there is no ceiling on what Endrick can become.
Stats & Finances
Career Timeline
Signed by Palmeiras aged 14; the club immediately knew they had something extraordinary
Made his senior debut aged 16, becoming the youngest Paulistão scorer in history
Scored on his senior Brazil debut aged 16 years and 139 days — the youngest ever to do so for the Seleção
Joined the Bernabéu after Real Madrid committed €60M — and waited for his 18th birthday to complete the deal
Awarded the iconic number 9 shirt ahead of the 2025-26 season, Mbappé moving to 10
Fun Facts
Endrick is the youngest player to score a senior goal for Brazil, doing so aged 16 years and 139 days
Real Madrid agreed to sign him for €60M before he had even turned 17 — then waited for his 18th birthday to complete the paperwork
He married his girlfriend Gabriely Miranda in 2024, becoming one of the youngest married professionals at a top European club
Endrick grew up in poverty in Taguatinga, near Brasília — his family frequently struggled with basics while he was developing as a player
When he took the number 9 shirt at Real Madrid in 2025, he became the youngest player in the club's modern history to wear it
Data last verified: April 2026
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