Brazilian striker Endrick, a player for French club Lyon, has been named the best player in France for the month of January. The star, on loan from Real Madrid, continued his remarkable form under coach Paulo Fonseca, requiring no adaptation period.
The Brazilian international received 52% of the votes, surpassing his competitors Mason Greenwood (32%) and Pavel Solk (16%).
In the 6 matches he played for Lyon, Endrick scored 5 goals and provided 1 assist. The young striker also managed to score his first professional hat-trick.
The French Professional Footballers’ Union announced today that the young Brazilian star won the Ligue 1 Player of the Month award.
The Union’s official account confirmed that Endrick achieved exceptional accomplishments in a short time, most notably scoring his first hat-trick and winning his first Player of the Month award in his European career, after an excellent start with Lyon.
Endrick joined Lyon during the last winter transfer window, after suffering from a lack of playing opportunities at Real Madrid under coach Chapi Alonso, leading him to seek a new, temporary experience in search of sufficient playing time.
Brazil
Brazil is the largest country in South America, known for its immense Amazon rainforest and vibrant cultural exports like samba and football. Its modern history began with Portuguese colonization in 1500, leading to independence as an empire in 1822 and the establishment of a republic in 1889. The nation is a diverse fusion of Indigenous, European, African, and immigrant influences.
France
France is a Western European nation with a rich history dating back to ancient Gaul, later evolving into a powerful medieval kingdom and a leading center of the Enlightenment. It is globally renowned for its cultural influence in art, philosophy, and cuisine, and is home to iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles. The modern French Republic was established following the French Revolution of 1789, which profoundly shaped its democratic ideals.
Lyon
Lyon is a historic city in east-central France, founded by the Romans in 43 BC as Lugdunum, which became a major capital of Roman Gaul. Its long history is visible in its well-preserved Renaissance district (Vieux Lyon) and its role as a center for the silk trade. The city is also known for its unique covered passageways called *traboules* and its recognized status as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 1902. It is one of the world’s most successful and famous sports clubs, historically renowned for its European success, including a record number of UEFA Champions League titles. The club has been home to many legendary players and is deeply embedded in Spanish cultural identity.
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 is the top professional football division in France, founded in 1932 under the name National before being renamed Division 1 and eventually Ligue 1 in 2002. It is historically dominated by clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique de Marseille, and AS Saint-Étienne, with PSG’s recent era of success being heavily influenced by Qatari investment since 2011.
French Professional Footballers’ Union
The French Professional Footballers’ Union (UNFP) is a trade union founded in 1961 to protect the rights and interests of professional footballers in France. It played a pivotal historical role in establishing the first collective bargaining agreement for players in 1969 and is renowned for organizing the annual Trophées UNFP awards.
