Endrick, 18, is playing for Real Madrid, scoring in the Champions League, and earning a whopping £30,000 per week – destiny is on his doorstep.
Cafu, a Brazilian icon, called him a ‘wonderful diamond,’ while Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus described him as a ‘phenomenon. They would have you believe that this is Neymar’s second coming. The signs point to him as Brazil’s future.
When he arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu this summer for an initial fee of £51 million and was introduced in front of 43,000 fans, Madrid understood what they were getting. He is already the face of sports brand New Balance, a two-time Palmeiras title winner in his home country, and the phenomenon who defeated England at Wembley Stadium in March.
Gabriely Miranda, his 23-year-old newlywed wife, will remain at his side through it all, for better or worse, in sickness and health, wealthier or worse, but most certainly insanely richer.
This is the story of a relationship that began with a 17-year-old kid and a 20-year-old lady, which only arose because of a bet, involves a moderately concerned mother, and adheres to a contractual ‘contract’ of tight regulations, including not being permitted to have a virtual girlfriend in GTA 5.
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Real Madrid’s 18-year-old star Endrick recently married Gabriely Miranda, 21, from Brazil
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The pair met less than a year ago and their relationship developed at breakneck speed
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The youngster from the outskirts of Brasilia has already scored in the Champions League after a £51million move from Palmeiras
However, Miranda offers a different narrative of how things began, and because it is firsthand, we should take it more seriously.
‘He was sitting alone in the mall, and I thought he was amazing,’ she explained. ‘He had a robust appearance and exuded confidence. At that point, I believed he would be the guy of my life and future.
Miranda reportedly had no idea Endrick was a football player at the time. She was lucky to meet him before he became a global fame. However, their romance only bloomed as a result of their involvement in sports betting.
Indeed, they just began dating after placing a bet on a football game they were watching over dinner. Miranda revealed that the two wagered on a game between Brazilian teams Cuiaba and Botafogo. If Cuiaba won, they’d begin dating. Botafogo, as it turned out, had a day off.
Cuiaba won. “We are together because of them,” Miranda remarked. Thus began a sizzling collaboration that has gone on to make global headlines.
On December 8, 2023, the heart emoji factory went into overdrive. Endrick had just won two honours at Brazil’s Bola de Prata awards, which celebrated the domestic season. He was named the’revelation of the year’ and scored the’most beautiful goal’.
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The pair started dating after Miranda won a bet on a football match – and not long later they jetted off on holiday to Spain
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Their Christian faith plays an important role in their lives and they praised God upon marrying
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Endrick won two titles at Palmeiras in his homeland and was their top scorer last season
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He defeated England at Wembley Stadium in March to introduce himself to the world.
Miranda shared images from the awards ceremony, showing them clutching the prizes and sitting together. ‘Congratulations, love; may God bless you in all your ways,’ she added. The masses were satisfied with only one L-word.
Many people would be concerned about a 17-year-old being in a relationship with an adult, but the pages in their diary only flipped quicker from there.
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Endrick must follow strict rules in their relationship, such as not having a virtual girlfriend character on GTA V, and ‘at all times’ saying ‘I love you’
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Miranda revealed how they first met in a mall, where she ‘thought he would be the man of my life and my future’
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Eighteen-year-old Endrick has been signed to Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports agency for a while
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Endrick had played just seven times for Palmeiras before Real Madrid agreed a £51m deal
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A new magician is ready for global prominence, following in the traditions of Pele and Ronaldo.
Palmeiras was emotionally invested in Endrick. The Sao Paulo giants had observed him as a child growing up underprivileged on the outskirts of Brasilia, his parents foregoing meals only to ensure he could eat. They did not want him to waste his talent.
But Endrick has yet to demonstrate a lack of concentration on the pitch. He had a successful career at Palmeiras. He was the club’s top scorer last season, with 11 goals, and led them to their second consecutive title, scoring six in the final eight games of the season.