The 19-year-old Real Madrid forward was loaned to Lyon during the winter transfer window, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist in 3 matches, earning the title of Ligue 1 Player of the Month for January.

A change of environment can bring a player back to life; all skilled players who failed to shine due to their coach’s tactical choices can become top performers once given a fresh start, like Brazilian forward Endrick who was overlooked by former Real Madrid coach Alonso.

The Ligue 1 official body declared that Lyon forward Endrick triumphed over the other two candidates, Greenwood and Thuram, to claim the Ligue 1 Player of the Month for January. His victory was widely expected, having received 52% of the votes.

In the summer 2024 transfer window, Real Madrid signed the Brazilian teenage prodigy Endrick from Brazilian giants Palmeiras for a transfer fee of €47.5 million. So far, he has played 40 matches across all competitions for Real Madrid, scoring 7 goals and assisting once. After being sidelined by Alonso, Endrick was loaned to Lyon in the winter window to gain regular playing time, aiming to secure a spot with the Brazilian national team for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Now 19 years old, Endrick stands 1.77 meters tall and is left-footed. Primarily a center forward, he can also play as a second striker. His market value on Transfermarkt has dropped to €25 million, down from €60 million when Real Madrid signed him. In the first half of this season, he only appeared once as a substitute in La Liga. Since his loan to Lyon, he has started all 4 Ligue 1 matches, scoring 3 goals and assisting once, including a hat-trick against Metz. Adding 2 goals in 2 French Cup appearances, he has totaled 6 games with 5 goals and 1 assist this season, averaging involvement in one goal per match.