Endrick reveals how Bobby Charlton became his biggest football idol
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The Brazilian is a huge admirer of Charlton.
Endrick, a Brazilian sensation, has talked about his fascination with Sir Bobby Charlton of Manchester United and the moniker “Bobby” that his Real Madrid teammates gave him. The teenager disclosed that a special fusion of contemporary gaming and historical studies is the source of his admiration for the 1966 World Cup winner.
After scoring his first international goal against England at Wembley in 2024, the Brazilian striker shocked the football community by calling Charlton an idol. The 19-year-old’s interest was piqued by utilising Charlton’s iconic card in the video game EA Sports FC, even though he was born decades after the icon’s prime.
He looked into the striker’s legendary career at United, especially his part in their 1968 European Cup victory, as a result of this digital introduction.
Stars like Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr were involved in running a joke in the Madrid dressing room as a result of the young player’s outspoken passion for the late England great. Endrick sees the nickname as evidence of the upbeat attitude among Los Blancos players, despite the lighthearted jokes.
Endrick opens up about his admiration for Sir Bobby Charlton
Endrick, who is on loan at Lyon for the season, clarified in an interview with FourFourTwo:
“I’m a big fan of EA Sports FC and play a lot of Ultimate Team, where the most desired players are the Icons. Besides Bobby Charlton, I also like playing with Ruud Gullit. I started learning about Charlton’s history because he was a striker, but also played as a midfielder and defended very well too.”
He added: “I like learning about the history of the players that I get but I don’t know very well so I researched him and saw he played for Manchester United, won the European Cup and was loved by the local fans.
“I liked his story and used him a lot in the game because he has an amazing shot. Unfortunately, I never had the chance to meet him, but I’ve seen clips of him on TikTok. I always take it as a joke and like the nickname; it shows how good the atmosphere is at Real Madrid.”
With three goals and four assists in 10 Ligue 1 games this season, Endrick is developing his skills while on loan at Lyon. Before he returns to compete for a permanent berth on Madrid’s elite frontline, his time in France is meant to provide him with the steady minutes he needs.
Which club did Sir Bobby Charlton play for?
He spent the majority of his career playing at United before spending the remaining years of his career at other clubs.
How did Endrick learn about Charlton?
He said through EA FC, he discovered Charlton’s career.
Which club does Endrick play for?
He is currently on loan at Lyon from Real Madrid.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.