Brazil forward Endrick has revealed how he became a fan of former Manchester United midfielder Bobby Charlton.
The Brazilian made headlines after first naming Charlton as an idol after scoring on his international debut against England at Wembley in 2024.
The teenager was born 50 years on from Charlton’s role in England’s World Cup success, which was recognised with the Ballon d’Or.
Endrick’s admission saw him earn the nickname ‘Bobby’ in the Real Madrid dressing room and the forward has revealed where his fondness for Charlton first came from. He said using Charlton as an Icon in EA Sports FC sparked his fascination.
“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,” he told FourFourTwo.
“I started learning about Charlton’s history because he was a striker, but also played as a midfielder and defended very well too.
“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.”
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