The "Boy King" is back in yellow. In a major squad announcement on Monday, Carlo Ancelotti officially recalled 19-year-old sensation Endrick to the Brazilian national team for their high-profile friendlies against France and Croatia later this month.
This marks Endrick’s first international call-up in almost a year and his first-ever under the management of Ancelotti since the Italian took the Seleção reins. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just months away, the timing couldn't be more perfect for the forward to cement his place in the final 26-man roster.
The "Lyon Resurrection"
Endrick’s return follows a highly productive loan spell at Olympique Lyon, where he moved in January to secure the consistent playing time that was hard to find at Real Madrid.
The Form: Since arriving in France, Endrick has been in "Galáctico" form, recording 6 goals and 3 assists in 12 appearances.
The Maturity: Ancelotti noted that Endrick’s physical development and defensive work rate in Ligue 1 were the deciding factors for his recall.
The Gap: His last appearance for Brazil was in a 4-1 loss to Argentina exactly one year ago. Now, he returns as a more seasoned, versatile attacking threat.
Key Stat: At 19, Endrick already has 14 senior caps. If he features in both friendlies, he will be among the youngest Brazilians ever to reach 16 caps, alongside names like Pelé and Ronaldo Nazário.