Endrick's French revolution: Brazilian wonderkid scoops Ligue 1 Player of the Month
Real Madrid loanee Endrick Felipe has been named Ligue 1 Player of the Month after a blistering start to life at Lyon with five goals in six matches.
The Brazilian wonderkid is tearing up the French league and showing exactly why Real Madrid splashed the cash on him in the first place.
Endrick Felipe’s temporary switch to Lyon has proven to be an absolute masterstroke, with the Real Madrid loanee bagging the Ligue 1 Player of the Month award after a blistering start to life in France.
Hitting the ground running
Talk about making an entrance! The teenage sensation has been nothing short of phenomenal since arriving at Lyon, racking up some proper tasty numbers:
- 5 goals in just 6 appearances
- 1 assist to go alongside his scoring exploits
- Took just 42 minutes to open his account for Lyon
- Smashed a club record with his first hat-trick, beating the previous mark set by Bernard Lacombe
The expectation surrounding his arrival was massive, but the Brazilian has delivered the goods from day one. Lyon fans have fallen head over heels for his explosive style of play, while Madrid supporters are watching his progress with eager anticipation.
Madrid return already confirmed
Despite his stellar performances prompting inevitable transfer whispers, Endrick’s camp has moved swiftly to shut down any speculation about his future. The plan remains crystal clear - he’ll be back at the Bernabéu next season.
The loan spell is doing exactly what it was designed to do - giving the youngster regular minutes at a high level while he continues his development. For Madrid, who occasionally find themselves short of goal-scoring options, Endrick’s natural instinct in front of goal could prove invaluable down the road.
The Brazilian still has plenty of work ahead, but if he continues collecting monthly awards in France, Los Blancos will have a proper diamond on their hands when he returns to the Spanish capital.