Chelsea sensation Estevão joins elite company of Pele in new Brazil milestone

Chelsea’s fast-rising superstar, Estevão Willian, has achieved a historic milestone with the Brazilian national team, placing him in rare company alongside the legendary Pelé.

Often hailed as one of the brightest talents of his generation with comparisons to Lionel Messi and Neymar, the 18-year-old winger continues to justify the hype since his high-profile move to Stamford Bridge.

During Brazil’s 1-1 friendly draw against Tunisia, Estevão once again converted a first-half penalty. He came close to grabbing a late winner, but his curling effort agonisingly struck the post.

That goal marked his fifth strike for the senior national team, a remarkable achievement considering his age.

At 18 years and 7 months, Estevão has now become the second-youngest player in Brazil’s history to score five senior goals

Only Pelé reached that mark faster, at 17 years and 7 months back in 1958.

The achievement has further boosted Estevão’s reputation as the future of Brazilian football, with fans already tipping him to become the next global superstar.