Two young players in Real Madrid’s white uniform pose in a stadium, one of them celebrating with his arms raised, and in the background a large number 9 can be seen.
Gonzalo García and Endrick with number 9 | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Real Madrid assigns the '9', it has already chosen between Gonzalo García and Endrick

Real Madrid won't delay it any longer and chooses between Gonzalo and Endrick to wear the legendary '9' of the white team

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Didac Aguirre

The dispute over Real Madrid's number 9 was one of the big mysteries among Madridist fans. After the revelation that Mbappé will wear Modric's number 10, there was a discussion between Endrick and Gonzalo about who would wear this number. However, everything indicates that it will be the homegrown Madridist who will wear this number on his back.

According to what Defensa Central has learned, they have prioritized this decision due to the great Club World Cup the homegrown player had. Obviously, this is a significant blow to the Brazilian's performance, who will have to prove even more. Nevertheless, he trusts he can get more minutes this season under Alonso to develop his best version.

Real Madrid player celebrating a goal with arms outstretched during a match
Gonzalo at the Club World Cup | Real Madrid Confidencial

Gonzalo will be the 9

This player arrived to make a surprise even before the Club World Cup, where he also showed his skills in the first team. It should be remembered that he scored a very important goal in the Copa del Rey that allowed the Madridist team to advance to the next round.

However, it was during the Club World Cup where we saw his best version, being the tournament's top scorer with four goals (4) and, in addition, one assist. This, being one of the most outstanding players in the squad and showing that he has the level to reach the first team. However, it must be taken into account that this is a very significant responsibility when wearing such an important number.

Two players with the number 9 on their backs, one applauding and the other looking to the side, both wearing white uniforms in a stadium.
Endrick and Gonzalo with the number 9 on their backs | X

Great names have worn the number 9, such as the most recent case of Karim Benzema, Ronaldo Nazario or even Cristiano Ronaldo in that first season in 2009. For this reason, the burden will be very significant, but this also shows that he will have a key role for Alonso. This is an opportunity any homegrown player would want to have, and now he must make the most of it no matter what.

He will still have to compete

While it is true that this already ensures he will have a bit more prominence than the Brazilian, he will still have to compete with him, who is a great prospect. For the first time in a long time, there will be a more than interesting race to see who secures the starting spot at the center of the attack.

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