The contrasting fortunes of Brazil's twin stars: Endrick’s market value drops three times in a row to €25 million, while Róck revives his career back in the Brazilian league.

Transfermarkt’s latest update on La Liga players shows that Endrick, regarded as a promising young Brazilian star and Real Madrid forward, has experienced a third consecutive drop in market value, falling from €60 million in June 2024 to €25 million currently. Real Madrid acquired Endrick for €47.5 million in the 2024 summer window, but his lack of playing opportunities at the club has caused his value to keep decreasing. Endrick’s Real Madrid career stats stand at 39 appearances, 7 goals, and 1 assist.

Now 19 years old, Endrick has become even more marginalized under new coach Alonso this season, featuring only twice across all competitions for a total of 22 minutes, and even receiving a red card while on the bench. There is no bright future for Endrick at Real Madrid, as young players need playing time rather than wasting away after joining a top club.

A similar story applies to another Brazilian rising star, Róck, who also struggled to get minutes at Barcelona. However, Róck chose to cut his losses early; after an unsuccessful loan spell, he decisively returned to the Brazilian league by joining Palmeiras to revive his career. Transfermarkt has also updated Brazilian league player values, with 20-year-old Róck’s worth surging by €15 million to €35 million, making him the most valuable player in the Brazilian league.

This season, Róck has maintained his scoring form in the Brazilian league, netting 16 goals and providing 3 assists in 33 matches, helping Palmeiras secure a strong runner-up finish. This starkly contrasts his inefficient stint at Barcelona, where he scored only 2 goals in 16 appearances. Palmeiras’ €25.5 million signing of Róck in January 2025 proves to be a smart investment. At just 20 years old and now the highest-valued player in the Brazilian league, Róck is expected to return to Europe’s top five leagues eventually. Hopefully, he will avoid jumping straight to a giant club and instead choose a team where he can play regularly, taking steady steps toward stardom. It is also hoped that Endrick can learn from Róck’s example of career “self-rescue.”