Neymar didn’t hesitate when naming the Brazilian wonderkid he thinks is better than Endrick

Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa, commonly known as Endrick, has quickly made an impression at Real Madrid since his move this summer. The 18-year-old Brazilian starlet opened his Champions League account with a goal in Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart, further solidifying his reputation as one of the brightest young talents in world football. Endrick, alongside Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal, has been tipped to dominate the sport in the coming years.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Endrick’s work ethic and humility, emphasizing that the young forward has a great future ahead of him. Ancelotti noted, “Endrick is a humble boy, he doesn’t talk a lot. He just works very hard. He will start in one of the next games.”

Despite Endrick’s rising profile, Neymar, one of Brazil’s biggest football stars, chose not to name him as the next big thing from Brazil earlier this year. Instead, Neymar highlighted Estevao, a 17-year-old winger from Palmeiras, as the most exciting young talent in Brazilian football. Neymar’s choice sparked discussions, as Estevao is set to join Chelsea next summer in a highly anticipated move.

Both Endrick and Estevao represent a promising future for Brazilian football, with each player attracting high expectations for their potential to make a lasting impact on the global stage.

Neymar has recently named Estevao, a rising talent from Palmeiras, as the next big thing in Brazilian football, even suggesting that he surpasses the highly touted Endrick Felipe, who is currently making waves at Real Madrid. Despite Endrick’s success, including a recent goal in Madrid’s 3-1 Champions League win over VfB Stuttgart, Neymar sees Estevao as a standout talent.

Estevao, only 17 years old, has already secured a move to Chelsea, with the Premier League side set to sign him for an initial £28 million next summer. Neymar, speaking earlier this year, praised the young winger, calling him “a genius” and indicating that he sees Estevao’s potential as higher than that of Endrick.

Neymar isn’t alone in this view. Branco, a former Brazil World Cup winner, also hailed Estevao as the greatest talent born in Brazil since Neymar himself. He emphasized the strength of Brazil’s upcoming generation, predicting that Brazil will be a dominant force in the 2026 World Cup with players like Estevao leading the charge.

Both Neymar and Branco’s admiration highlights Estevao’s growing reputation as one of the brightest prospects in world football.