Endrick has become a football phenomenon in France following his strong start with Olympique Lyon, after leaving Real Madrid last January in search of more playing time and a real chance to make Brazil's World Cup squad.

The young player set two goals for himself: to play regularly and to convince coach Carlo Ancelotti of his right to represent the Samba team in the World Cup. Ironically, Ancelotti himself, who knows him well from his recent stint in Madrid, was one of the main people who advised him to change his environment to regain match rhythm and enhance his international prospects.

In just 8 matches with Lyon, Endrick scored five goals and provided four assists, contributing to 9 goals in total, demonstrating his quick adaptation and significant impact.

Endrick received an additional boost after the serious injury suffered by his former teammate Rodrygo Goes, which will sideline him for a long period due to a torn knee ligament. Rodrygo was a strong candidate to be included in Ancelotti's squad, which now makes the competition more open for the Lyon forward.

Endrick faces several competitors, most notably Richarlison, who has the confidence of Ancelotti, and Joao Pedro, a strong contender, in addition to Matheus Cunha, a versatile forward, and Igor Jesus, who is currently excelling with Nottingham Forest.

According to the current data, the race has not yet been decided, but the anticipated roster for the friendlies against France and Croatia in the upcoming break before the World Cup will be a decisive indicator. Until then, Endrick continues to send his messages from France... with goals and decisive passes.