Endrick is a kid who has been in the spotlight in Brazil since he was 11 and has high expectations at 17. I have not been closely following football for very long, and this is the first time I see this. Is that common? Did this media circus happen with Ronaldo, Neymar, Messi, CR7 and other young talents in football who went on to be great? I guess I’m just fearful that this much pressure on a kid might mean he doesn’t match expectations, so i’m looking for some success stories that came from situations similar to his haha.
I mean, every single footballing nation in the world is looking for stars at the youth level, it’s simply good business. We just produce them in greater frequency because of our population and culture, and people have noticed it (see Florentino Perez). There are always odds that a Balon d’Or level player or two or three is coming from Brazil at any moment (Neymar>Ronaldinho>Rivaldo>Ronaldo>Romario, etc). It was just a matter of time for someone to come, as Neymar ages.