Endrick needed just one match to make his mark at Lyon. The Brazilian striker scored his first goal for the French club on Sunday (11) against Lille, in a French Cup clash, showing sharp positioning and pure opportunism in his debut appearance.
Endrick strikes in the first half to put Lyon ahead
With the match tied at 1-1, Endrick found the net in the 42nd minute. After a cross from the left, Corentin Tolisso made a subtle touch that redirected the ball to the far post. Alert and well-positioned, the young forward broke free from the defense and finished calmly to give Lyon a partial lead.
The goal highlighted exactly why Lyon moved quickly to secure the striker on loan: movement, anticipation and composure inside the box.
Standout performance in debut for Lyon
According to SofaScore, Endrick delivered an impressive debut performance. The center-forward recorded 24 touches, attempted five shots, and even hit the post once. By halftime of the second half, he held a rating of 8.3, the highest among all Lyon players in the match.
The numbers reinforce the strong impression left by the former Palmeiras prodigy in his first outing in French football.
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Why Endrick joined Lyon on loan
Endrick requested a loan move after becoming frustrated with limited opportunities at Real Madrid. The Spanish club ruled out a permanent transfer and instead agreed on a temporary deal until the end of the season, allowing the striker to gain regular minutes before returning to Madrid.
Lyon emerged as the ideal destination for his development, offering playing time in a competitive environment under Paulo Fonseca.
Backed by Brazilian stars and watched by Ancelotti
The move to Lyon was reportedly encouraged by Brazilian internationals Lucas Paquetá and Bruno Guimarães, both familiar with Ligue 1. Meanwhile, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed he is closely monitoring Endrick’s progress, especially with the World Cup on the horizon.
His immediate impact against Lille is likely to have pleased the Italian coach.
Financial details of Endrick’s loan
Real Madrid also benefited financially from the loan. According to L’Équipe, Lyon paid several million euros in loan fees to secure the striker. Endrick’s salary, estimated at €200,000 per month, is being shared between the two clubs.
