Endrick is a kid who has been in the spotlight in Brazil since he was 11 and has high expectations at 17. I have not been closely following football for very long, and this is the first time I see this. Is that common? Did this media circus happen with Ronaldo, Neymar, Messi, CR7 and other young talents in football who went on to be great? I guess I’m just fearful that this much pressure on a kid might mean he doesn’t match expectations, so i’m looking for some success stories that came from situations similar to his haha.
Look up Freddy Adu! He was touted as next Pele.
He played in MLS as young as 14 I believe and was on TV and being interviewed etc. I think he was burned out. Ashame really as who knows what might have happened if he was left to grow for a while and not play with adults at 14 etc.