Endrick, currently in Singapore with the Brazil national team preparing for a friendly against Japan, has declared that representing his country is his greatest joy in football and vowed to answer every call-up for Brazil throughout his career.
National team as greatest passion and joy
Endrick is a 20-year-old Real Madrid forward and has already made 24 appearances for Brazil's senior side. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, he emphasized that playing for his country remains the ultimate honour.
Endrick said: "There's nothing better than being in the National Team. Playing for the National Team is my greatest passion, my greatest joy. I always hope to be able to help the National Team."
Promise to answer every call-up in his career
Endrick has expressed unwavering dedication to the Brazil national team, vowing to answer every international call-up throughout his entire career. He stated that he is willing to represent Brazil across any age category whenever required.
He acknowledged his strong relationship with Under-20 and Pre-Olympic coach Paulo Victor.
Endrick said: "Wherever I'm called up, I'll go, because I'll be defending the National Team, whether it's the Olympic or the main team, in every opportunity I have to defend the National Team, throughout my career, until I retire."
Memories of Japan clash and upcoming rematch
Brazil's current international commitments include a rematch against Japan. The teams will meet at the National Stadium in Singapore on Saturday, 14 November, with kick-off set for 7:15 am Brasília time. Historically, the Selecao hold a commanding record against Japan.
The report says Endrick expects the upcoming match against Japan to be another fiercely competitive test. He recalled a recent World Cup Round of 16 match between the sides, in which Brazil were behind on the scoreboard but managed to turn it around and secure qualification with a 2-1 comeback victory.
In that World Cup Round of 16 match, Endrick came on at half-time following an injury to Lucas Paqueta and helped inspire the 2-1 comeback win. He said: "That game against Japan was very special."
Endrick added: "We were behind on the scoreboard, but we managed to turn it around and secure qualification for Brazil. That was another step I took in my career, with the national team."
Respect for Japan's quality and hopes for victory
Endrick highlighted his respect for Japan's quality when discussing both the past meeting and the upcoming game. He said: "It was a very good game because we knew about Japan's quality. This next one won't be any different."
Endrick further praised Japan's squad, saying: "They have many very experienced and very good players. I hope we can do our best to come away with the victory."
