After Endrick, a potential star of Real Madrid, failed to make a significant impression during Brazil’s Copa America loss to Uruguay on Saturday, supporters resorted to social media to make fun of him.
Endrick played the entire ninety minutes in Nevada, where the game ended 0-0 until Uruguay won 4-2 in a penalty shootout. Endrick will go to Madrid from Palmeiras next summer after turning eighteen.
Endrick had a night to forget as Brazil exited the Copa America in Nevada on Saturday night
The 17-year-old’s only completed pass in the goalless quarter-final was directly from kick-off
In the penalty shootout, Endrick did not take a spot k𝔦ck, while Madrid center back Eder Militao and former Aston Villa player Douglas Luiz were unable to score. What shocked viewers, though, was what Endrick did—or did not do—during regular time.
Uruguay beat Brazil via a penalty shootout after their game ended 0-0 following 90 minutes
According to the stats, he made just one of the five passes that were attempted that evening. Then it became clear that this one-off pass had come from Brazil’s kickoff.
A Barcelona supporter posted a video of the pass on X (previously Twitter), captioning it with several sobbing emojis and the words, “I’m dŇ˝ad, this is the “pass” brother made all game.”
Apart from his solitary successful pass, Endrick’s Sofascore data indicated that he took just one shot, which found its goal. His xG (expected goals) score was a meager 0.03.
Throughout the game, Endrick made 23 total touches on the ball. This featured three dribble attempts, one of which was successful.
Endrick looked dejected after the game, which was his 10th senior international appearance
Uruguay advances to Tuesday’s semi-finals when it will play Colombia after eliminating Brazil.
Canada and Lionel Messi’s Argentina will play each other in the other semifinal.