Remember this name: at 18, he is already equal to Mbappé and Haaland

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Remember this name: at 18, he is already equal to Mbappé and Haaland

An 18-year-old nugget lit up Europe on Tuesday in the Champions League.

He is already emerging as one of the most promising talents in Brazilian football. Joined Chelsea last summer after cutting his teeth at Palmeiras,
Estêvão has everything to become one of the attractions of the Premier League in the years to come. This Tuesday, in a mondiovision shock against Barça, the young 18-year-old striker burst onto the screen.

It was he who scored the best goal of this European evening by outplaying the entire Barça defense with a superb slalom before arming a powerful shot under the bar. Author of the break goal in a match that Chelsea dominated head and shoulders, Estêvão presented himself to Europe.

Estêvão joins Mbappé and Haaland

There are numbers that don’t lie. By scoring his third goal in three starts in the Champions League, Estêvão became the third player in history to achieve such a feat. He thus equals Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, which suggests the best for the rest of his career.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.