What's With The Endrick Memes About The Footballer Liking Old Stuff? The Endrick Interview About His Idol Bobby Charlton Explained

Brazilian footballer and Real Madrid player Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa loves Bobby Charlton, the retro Manchester United player who thrived in the '60s. Is Endrick lying or does he just have a vintage taste?

This Endrick interview with New Balance is currently spreading around social media. The absurd idea that his idol is Sir Bobby Charlton (who played his last game 33 years before Endrick was even born) is perfect meme fodder for soccer internet users.

There are so many Endrick memes floating around right now, all centering on the young player's prehistoric preferences.

So, what's with the Endrick memes? What's the viral Endrick interview and who is Bobby Charlton? Let's explain.

What's The Viral Endrick Interview?

At the beginning of the month, Endrick was interviewed by Brazilian representatives at New Balance following his blockbuster contract with Real Madrid. In one clip, the blonde, female reporter asked Endrick who his idols were. Endrick replied, "Cristiano Ronaldo and Bobby Charlton."

Who's Bobby Charlton?

Bobby Charlton (technically Sir Bobby Charlton) was an English footballer who's most known for his time at Manchester United in the 1950s, '60s and '70s. Charlton was a pioneer for the Premier League and football globally. In 1994, he was knighted by the Queen of England.

Charlton passed away in October 2023 at the age of 86, but his legacy lives on in football lore.

What's The New Endrick Meme?

The new Endrick meme is based on his Bobby Charlton comment. The trend asks, "How could Bobby Charlton (an old-school player) be an idol for Endrick (a very new player)?"

Of course, there are plenty of recordings and highlights of Charlton's play online, but the idea that Endrick watched black-and-white footage of a player from the '60s and granted him the title of "idol" was inherently absurd and hilarious to many who saw the interview.

So, the Endrick memes pretend that the young Brazilian has a preference for super-old things. Like, does he like dogs or cats? Neither — he prefers dinosaurs. Or, perhaps, does he like Messi or Ronaldo? Again, neither — he prefers the Adam and Eve debate.

For the full history of the Endrick Bobby Charlton Interview and Endrick Liking Old Things, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.