Endrick's Birthday Shoutout to Ronaldo and Neymar, with a Benzema Twist
5 February 2026
Endrick's Birthday Tribute to Neymar and Ronaldo
Endrick, Real Madrid's rising star on loan at Lyon, posted a birthday tribute to his countrymen Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo, the latter a former Madrid great and current Al Nassr icon, whose birthday falls on February 5.
The Brazilian teenager shared a photo of the trio from a recent match on Instagram and captioned it: "Happy birthday to my idol!"
Since arriving on loan in the January window, Endrick has shone for the French club, heading toward the end of the season with five goals in five appearances.
On Lyon Form and Benzema Comparison
Asked about the Benzema comparison, Endrick told a television interview: "It's very good for me, because he is a great player, an incredible striker, who was the best in the world."
"But no, Karim is ahead by miles; he is a big player. I am very happy to be here in Lyon, to be where Benzema played, and I hope he finishes his career well, or plays for as long as possible."
Punchline 1: If Endrick keeps this pace, Lyon's defenders will start asking for autographs after every challenge.
Punchline 2: And Benzema may soon be updating his memoir to include a chapter titled, "The Rookie Who Gave Me a Run for My Money."
