Chelsea wonderkid Estevao Willian matches Neymar record as he scores stunner for Palmeiras
CHELSEA wonderkid Estevao Willian matched an incredible record set by Brazil legend Neymar after scoring a stunner for Palmeiras.
Estevao, 17, is rated as one of world football’s top young talents.
He’s scored 20 senior goals for top Samba side Palmeiras since making his debut in 2023.
Estevao, nicknamed “Messinho” in his homeland, has already landed a league title and cup with his side.
And he even has four Brazil caps to his name after making his debut against Ecuador in September.
But now Estevao is set to become the latest exciting talent to join Chelsea.
He agreed a long-term deal with the Blues last summer for an initial £28million fee, potentially rising to £47m with add-ons.
And with Estevao turning 18 years old next month, he will finally link up with Enzo Maresca’s side for the start of the 2025/26 campaign.
Chelsea fans are already excited at the prospect of adding Estevao to an attack featuring the likes of Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto.
But they could have an even bigger gem on their hands after the teen shattered a 15-year-old record previously set by Neymar.
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The veteran forward, now at Santos after leaving Saudi side Al-Hilal, reached a combined 30 goals and assists before the age of 18 in 2010.
And Estevao’s latest goal saw him become the first Brazilian to match that feat after netting a howitzer in Palmeiras’ 3-0 win at Sao Bernardo.
The left-footer picked up the ball from wide before drifting inside the field.
As the goal opened up, he unleashed a rocket of a shot that zipped past the opposition goalie in lightning speed.
Estevao’s strike sent the crowd wild, as well as the commentators.
But his night was not over as the youngster bagged a second goal on the stroke of half-time.
Chelsea fans are excited for Estevao to bang in similar strikes at Stamford Bridge.
One said: “Shaping up to be the future of the right wing in the Premier League.”
Another declared: “He is the next Neymar.”
One noted: “Phenomenon.”
Another added: “Chelsea have a gem on their hands.”