STATS BEHIND NEW SAMBA STAR

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THE last three seasons in Palmeiras youth teams, Endrick scored 28 times in 47 matches — and is said to have 170 goals in 172 games since joining the club aged 11. 6THE youngster also has six goal involvements — five goals and one assist — in just four matches for Brazil Under 16s. PS

WHILE playing at Copinha earlier this year, Brazil’s biggest youth tournament, he scored six goals in seven games — winning the cup for Palmeiras (left).