Arriving this winter at Olympique Lyonnais in the form of a loan, Endrick (19 years old) left Real Madrid temporarily as part of a challenge, that of competing in the 2026 World Cup with Brazil. The native of Taguatinga has 14 caps with Brazil for 3 goals but has not worn the Brazilian jersey since March 26, 2025 and a match against Argentina (4-1 defeat) where he played 45 minutes. Absent due to injury last June and September, he was not called up last October and November since he did not play enough with Real Madrid (3 appearances, 99 minutes).
“Yes, I spoke with him at the start of the season. He was injured, but now he is fine, he is back and he has to think with his family about what is best for him. He must discuss with the club to see what suits him.had also confided the coach Carlo Ancelotti in an interview for Score. Choosing Olympique Lyonnais to gain playing time with a loan, he gave himself the means to regain the selection. With Les Gones, he already has 5 goals in 5 matches and has acclimatized perfectly to Paulo Fonseca’s game plan. And it seems to be paying off since he would have scored points and convinced Carlo Ancelotti to select him in March for the last meeting before the 2026 World Cup, according to The Chiringuito.
A dozen competitors for Endrick
If everything seems to be going well for the moment for Endrick, nothing is certain far from it. In the Brazilian selection, places are particularly expensive and Endrick has around a dozen serious competitors. Present at the last meeting, Joao Pedro (Chelsea), Vitor Roque (Palmeiras), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) and Richarlison (Tottenham) leave a little ahead. João Pedro (24 years old) who had a mixed start to the season with Chelsea has been gaining momentum since Boxing Day. He has also scored 3 goals in the Blues’ last 3 Premier League matches. For Vitor Roque (20 years)the season only resumes with Palmeiras and he has already scored on the first day against Atlético Mineiro (2-2). Remaining on a good season with 16 goals and 3 assists in 33 Serie A matches, the former FC Barcelona will be in the discussion. Same thing for Matheus Cunha (26 years old) who is having an interesting first season with Manchester United (6 goals and 2 assists in 23 matches). The former Wolverhampton player has the advantage of having a versatile profile which can allow him to play on the wing and in support of the attacker. Having started with Brazil since the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti, he is ahead of his two rivals.
Rather a luxury joker with Brazil, Richard (28 years) is also a member of Carlo Ancelotti. Currently injured, the Tottenham player is on a good dynamic since although his club is experiencing turbulence, he is doing well (8 goals and 3 assists in 31 matches). Besides these four contenders and Endrick, other players will have a shot at appearing on the Brazilian list. The first name that comes to mind is Gabriel Jesus (28 ans). Long injured, the Arsenal striker is back well after his cruciate ligament rupture (4 goals and 1 assist in 15 matches). Brazil’s most experienced striker (64 caps, 19 goals and 13 assists), he has already played in the World Cup in 2018 and 2022. However, his last selection dates from November 22, 2023. Still in the Premier League, Igor Jesus (24 ans) is gaining momentum after a timid start at Nottingham Forest. The former Botafogo man especially shone in the Europa League (6 goals) and has 11 goals in 31 matches with his club. Summoned last October, he will be in the discussion, especially if he continues to adjust the sights as he has been doing in recent weeks.
It will probably be a little harder for Evanilson (26 years). Not called up since July 2024, the Bournemouth player is not really in Carlo Ancelotti’s plans and even if he has 3 goals in the last 5 matches, it seems less obvious. Something different for Igor Thiago (24 years old), a real revelation of the English championship. Author of 16 goals in 24 Premier League matches, he has the best record by a Brazilian in a Premier League season with more than a third of the season remaining. Although he has the disadvantage of never having been called up, the FC Bruges player is the most regular Brazilian scorer this season and he will be in Carlo Ancelotti’s mind whatever happens. Summoned for the first time last September, Kaio Jorge (24 ans) is coming off a great season with Cruzeiro (26 goals and 9 assists in 46 matches). The former Juventus flop has completely relaunched in Brazil and can take advantage of this new dynamic to find a place in the Brazilian group. Some other scorers start from further away like Rômulo (RB Leipzig), Rayan (Bournemouth) or Marcos Leonardo (Al-Hilal) since the latter have never been called up with the Seleçao.
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