Estêvão Matches Haaland and Mbappé’s Champions League Record
Chelsea forward Estêvão has joined an exclusive Champions League club previously reserved for Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. By scoring in the win over Barcelona, the Brazilian netted in each of his first three starts in the competition — a feat only the Real Madrid and Manchester City superstars had achieved before turning 20.
At just 18, the former Palmeiras phenom is also the only non-European player to reach that milestone.
“I can’t describe this in one word. I’m really happy — it was the perfect game with the win and the goal. I can only thank God,” Estêvão told TNT Sports after the victory at Stamford Bridge.
His early days in European football have fully matched the hype from his Palmeiras rise. He now has five goals and one assist in 17 appearances for Chelsea.
He is already being touted as the main rival of another young talent who has been shining in Europe for some time now: Lamine Yamal.
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Chelsea’s Early-Season Leading Scorer
With Cole Palmer sidelined by injury, Estêvão has stepped up as a key attacking outlet. He currently shares the team’s scoring lead with Enzo Fernández, both on five goals.
Head coach Enzo Maresca wasted no time recognizing his talent. Estêvão came off the bench against Crystal Palace in his debut but earned a starting spot immediately afterward. Of Chelsea’s 17 matches so far, he has started eight and quickly won over the fanbase — supporters have already crafted a chant for their No. 41.
“This is the best moment of my career. I hope it lasts a long time. Since arriving at Chelsea, the fans have treated me with so much love. Hearing that chant at the end of the game was incredible. I love bringing joy to them,” Estêvão said.
More Records on Estêvão’s Resume
A generational prospect, Estêvão continues to stack up major milestones. Beyond leading Chelsea’s scoring charts, he is already the top scorer of the Ancelotti era with Brazil — five goals in seven caps.
He also became the youngest player since Coutinho, Pelé’s legendary teammate, to score at least twice in a single match for Brazil, doing so against South Korea in October. Other achievements include:
- Youngest Chelsea player to score in a Champions League match (2025);
- Youngest winner of the Bola de Ouro — the award for the Brasileirão’s best player (2024);
- Brazilian player with the most goals before turning 18: 21, surpassing Neymar (2025);
- Most combined goals and assists by a 17-year-old in a single Brasileirão season (2024);
- Third-youngest player to make a professional debut for Palmeiras (2023).
These numbers place Estêvão among Chelsea’s biggest hopes for silverware — not only this season but in the years to come — as well as a central figure for Brazil ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Nicknamed “Messinho” during his youth days at Cruzeiro, the Chelsea starlet is dazzling the football world. Will future youngsters be called “Estevinhos” in his honour? Don’t rule it out.
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Chelsea forward Estêvão has joined an exclusive Champions League club previously reserved for Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. By scoring in the win over Barcelona, the Brazilian netted in each of his first three starts in the competition — a feat only the Real Madrid and Manchester City superstars had achieved before turning 20.
At just 18, the former Palmeiras phenom is also the only non-European player to reach that milestone.
“I can’t describe this in one word. I’m really happy — it was the perfect game with the win and the goal. I can only thank God,” Estêvão told TNT Sports after the victory at Stamford Bridge.
His early days in European football have fully matched the hype from his Palmeiras rise. He now has five goals and one assist in 17 appearances for Chelsea.
He is already being touted as the main rival of another young talent who has been shining in Europe for some time now: Lamine Yamal.
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Chelsea’s Early-Season Leading Scorer
With Cole Palmer sidelined by injury, Estêvão has stepped up as a key attacking outlet. He currently shares the team’s scoring lead with Enzo Fernández, both on five goals.
Head coach Enzo Maresca wasted no time recognizing his talent. Estêvão came off the bench against Crystal Palace in his debut but earned a starting spot immediately afterward. Of Chelsea’s 17 matches so far, he has started eight and quickly won over the fanbase — supporters have already crafted a chant for their No. 41.
“This is the best moment of my career. I hope it lasts a long time. Since arriving at Chelsea, the fans have treated me with so much love. Hearing that chant at the end of the game was incredible. I love bringing joy to them,” Estêvão said.
More Records on Estêvão’s Resume
A generational prospect, Estêvão continues to stack up major milestones. Beyond leading Chelsea’s scoring charts, he is already the top scorer of the Ancelotti era with Brazil — five goals in seven caps.
He also became the youngest player since Coutinho, Pelé’s legendary teammate, to score at least twice in a single match for Brazil, doing so against South Korea in October. Other achievements include:
- Youngest Chelsea player to score in a Champions League match (2025);
- Youngest winner of the Bola de Ouro — the award for the Brasileirão’s best player (2024);
- Brazilian player with the most goals before turning 18: 21, surpassing Neymar (2025);
- Most combined goals and assists by a 17-year-old in a single Brasileirão season (2024);
- Third-youngest player to make a professional debut for Palmeiras (2023).
These numbers place Estêvão among Chelsea’s biggest hopes for silverware — not only this season but in the years to come — as well as a central figure for Brazil ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Nicknamed “Messinho” during his youth days at Cruzeiro, the Chelsea starlet is dazzling the football world. Will future youngsters be called “Estevinhos” in his honour? Don’t rule it out.