Brazil’s Copa America 2024 campaign got off to a poor start at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, when they were held to a goalless draw by Costa Rica in Group D.

Eder Militao, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Jr.—three Real Madrid players—all started for Brazil in their Copa America opening, but none of them could lead the Selecao to victory.

The fourth player from Real Madrid in the Brazil squad, teenage wonder Endrick, entered the game in the second half but was unable to change the outcome either.

Endrick surpasses Pele’s record.Even though Brazil might have had a sad outcome to the match, Endrick did have some positive news for himself that evening in Los Angeles.

The youthful striker, who will sign with Real Madrid in July, surpassed the illustrious Pele to become the second-youngest Brazilian player in history to participate in a Copa America.Pele, who is regarded as the greatest football player of all time, set a record in 1959 when he became the second-youngest Brazilian player to participate in the Copa America, having entered the competition at the age of 18 years and 138 days.

Now, at the age of 17 years and 339 days, Endrick has gone on to make that record his own when he made his Copa America debut in the USA on Monday night.

As the youngest Brazilian player to compete in the Copa America, Agostinho Fortes Filho ‘Fortes’ now retains the record.

When is Endrick going to get to Real Madrid?Endrick was signed by Real Madrid from Palmeiras in December 2022, but since he was under 18, he had to stay in Brazil.

Endrick, who turns eighteen next month, will be at the Santiago Bernabeu after the Copa America is finished.

According to sources, the 17-year-old wonderkid will actually officially introduce himself to the public on July 26 after signing a deal with Real Madrid on July 21.

In addition, it’s likely that Endrick will receive the No. 16 jersey at his new team.