Endrick dos Santos Parafita

Early career

Endrick began his career as a footballer with the Brazilian club Ypiranga in 2014.

Campinense Clube

In 2015, Endrick moved to another club in Brazil, Campinense.

Santa Rita

Later that same year in 2015, Endrick moved to the Angolan club Santa Rita de Cássia.

Apollon Limassol

On 8 August 2016, Endrick began his career in Europe by joining the Cypriot First Division club Apollon Limassol.

AEZ Zakakiou (loan)

On 9 August 2016, the day he moved to Apollon Limassol, Endrick was loaned out to AEZ Zakakiou until the end of the 2016–17 season. He made his debut for the club on 21 August in a 3–1 win over Ethnikos Achnas.

Botoșani

On 23 January 2017, Endrick later moved to the Romanian club Botoșani. He made his debut on 20 February in a 1–0 loss to Dinamo București.

Felcra

On 9 January 2018, Endrick began his career in Asia with a move to the Malaysian football club Felcra, where he helped the club to become the runners-up in the 2018 Malaysia Premier League.

Selangor

In January 2019, Endrick joined Malaysia Super League club, Selangor. He made his debut in a 1–1 draw to Felda United on 3 February. Endrick scored his first goal for the club in a 4–2 loss to Johor Darul Ta'zim on 1 March.

Penang

On 5 March 2020, Endrick moved to Malaysia Premier League club Penang. He helped them win the 2020 Malaysia Premier League, thus securing their promotion to the 2021 Malaysian Super…

As Endrick was born in Brazil before acquiring Malaysian citizenship, Endrick is eligible to play for Brazil. After playing in Malaysia for the last 6 years, Endrick acquired Malaysian citizenship in early 2023, thus allowing him to represent Malaysia. On 15 March 2023, he received his first national call-up to the Malaysia national team for the centralised training camp beginning on 18 March ahead of the international friendlies against Turkmenistan and Hong Kong. He made his debut on 28 March against Turkmenistan at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium. He was also called up to play at the 2023 Merdeka Tournament in October 2023. Endrick was part of the Malaysia squad at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar and also the 2024 ASEAN Championship. He scored his first international goal on 31 March 2026 against Vietnam during the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification at the Thiên Trường Stadium.

Endrick is characterised as a central midfielder who frequently adopts an aggressive and attack-oriented role. He has been deployed as a playmaker and is noted for his forward movement and positive approach on the field. His experience in the Vietnamese top division has also been highlighted as a contributing factor to his suitability for international selection.

Club

Felcra

Malaysia Premier League runner-up: 2018 Penang

Malaysia Premier League: 2020 Johor Darul Ta'zim

Malaysia Super League: 2023 Malaysia FA Cup: 2023 Malaysia Cup: 2023 Malaysia Charity Shield: 2023 Cong An Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnamese Cup: 2025–26

International

Malaysia

Merdeka Tournament: 2024; runner-up 2023