Estêvão Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonçalves is one of Brazils most promising young talents.
Born on April 24, 2007, in Franca, hes already turning heads as an attacking midfielder and winger.
Currently, with Palmeiras youth team, Estêvão Willian represents the perfect example of a Brazilian attacking talent: creative, unpredictable, and a blast to watch.
This scout report examines Estêvão Willian playing style, tactical role, and areas for improvement, highlighting why hes considered the future of Brazilian football.
Estevão Willian Style Of Play
Estêvão is 176 cm tall and usually plays as an attacking midfielder, winger, or second striker.
Although hes only 17, hes already a mature player with a keen understanding of how to influence games.
The left-footed teenager — known for his creativity, dribbling, and vision — possesses the technical skills, agility, and low centre of gravity to make him a nightmare for defenders in one-on-one situations.
While the winger is still working on his defensive game, his attacking skills make him a real standout and potential game-changer for both club and country.
Estêvão Willians rise through the Brazilian football ranks has been nothing short of sensational, earning him comparisons to legends like Neymar.
At only 17, Estêvão’s already showing more maturity and skill than most of his peers.
After starting out in the Cruzeiro youth ranks, he had a breakthrough after moving to Palmeiras, where he has demonstrated a unique blend of technical skill, footballing intelligence, and creativity.

His Palmeiras performances prompted Chelsea to snap him up for €34m last summer.
However, due to FIFA rules, Estêvão will not be able to join the London club until the summer of 2025, when he turns 18.
In the meantime,

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