Endrick: I Don’t Want My Child to Be a Footballer, Prefers Doctor or Lawyer
Brazilian forward Endrick has surprised fans by saying he hopes his future child chooses a career outside football. At 19, the Real Madrid loanee at Lyon called professional football a “toxic environment” full of pressure and scrutiny. He explained that he wants his child to see him as a normal person, not just as “Endrick the footballer,” and dreams they become a doctor, a lawyer or find happiness away from the pitch. Endrick also opened up on the mental toll of injury setbacks, describing private fears, long recoveries and the stress of fighting for his place after a relapse. His candid interview in The Guardian offers rare insight into the emotional demands of elite football.
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