He will not be as good as Messi: Ex-Man City star reacts to Brazil's new hero

Endrick is Brazil's latest sensation, and his move to Real Madrid this summer could be the start of a long and successful career.

Despite the 17-year-old's recent historic goal for Brazil against England at Wembley on Saturday, becoming the youngest player to score at the stadium and for Brazil since Ronaldo Nazario in 1994, Barton remains cautious about the teenager's potential.

He likened Endrick's movement to Brazil icon Romario but expressed skepticism about his ability to reach the levels of Barcelona legend Lionel Messi or England hero Wayne Rooney.

“Enrick debut goal at Wembley at 17,” Barton posted on X (formerly Twitter).

“Strange shape and mover. Has streaks of Romario. Romario would have scored that chance at the end.

“Enrick (Big Shout! Will be another show pony.) Don’t think he moves well enough without the ball.

“He won’t be Messi. He won’t be Rooney. Vinicius Jr is Brazil’s best by a mile. Fantastic talent him.”