After scoring on his international debut against England at Wembley, Endrick named Charlton as his idol. He explained that his fascination started in the game, where Charlton’s impressive shooting and midfield prowess inspired him to research the legend’s career and history.
Though he has never met Charlton, the 17‑year‑old now carries the nickname ‘Bobby’ in the Real Madrid dressing room, a testament to the impact of video‑game heroes on modern footballers.