Endrick’s arrival at Real Madrid a year ago generated massive excitement. The young Brazilian was seen as the next Vinicius or Rodrygo—a prodigious striker who had already debuted and scored for Brazil at just 17. Yet, a year and a half after joining Los Blancos, his reality has been far from ideal. If he struggled for minutes under Ancelotti last season, this year has been even tougher: as of October 20, Endrick has yet to play a single minute for Real Madrid.

His situation at Getafe, where he warmed up but didn’t take the field and appeared visibly frustrated, has alarmed his entourage. They now believe the only way to save his season is a loan move in the winter transfer window. The lack of opportunities threatens both his development and his chances of being called up for next summer’s World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Under Xabi Alonso, Endrick ranks behind all other forwards. Even Gonzalo García is receiving more minutes—a trend that was expected after the Club World Cup but has become increasingly clear as the season progressed. The stats speak volumes: zero minutes so far.

For a player who was already part of Tite’s plans at 16 and a full international at 17, the setback is significant. The lack of continuity has forced him to consider something that previously seemed unlikely: a loan move in January, a strategy that Real Madrid usually avoids.

This is not the first time such an option has been on the table. Last summer, a loan—Real Sociedad being a suggested destination—was under consideration, but a muscle injury prevented the move. Now, fully recovered but without opportunities at Madrid, the prospect of a loan has resurfaced with greater urgency.

Endrick faces a clear choice: remain at Real Madrid to train at the highest level but play little, or go out on loan to gain regular minutes and try to reclaim his spot in the Brazilian national team. With the fierce competition in Madrid’s attack, the risk of being sidelined is real. The conclusion is clear: there is indeed an “Endrick case.”

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