Estêvão Willian: The Newest Brazilian Starlet on the Rise

With Endrick on the cusp of joining Real Madrid, Palmeiras have a new prodigy on the rise who is set to become the next talent to step off the club's production line: Estêvão Willian. The Brazil youth international’s eye-catching performances make him one of the most exciting young players in Brazilian football at the moment. So it's no surprise that elite European clubs started showing interest in him.

Franca-born Estêvão began his football journey with Cruzeiro’s academy in the state of Minas Gerais. It was where he picked up the nickname, Messinho (which translates to “Little Messi”). Aged 10, he surpassed Neymar and Rodrygo to become the youngest-ever Brazilian player to sign with Nike, having recently renewed his contract with the outfitter until 2026.

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Endrick doesn't turn 18 until July, but he's already secured a €60m move to Real Madrid, a maiden call-up to the Brazil national team, and two Brasileirão titles.@mxmnyt on why Endrick has the potential to be one of the best strikers of his generation: https://t.co/r3dV4rjCqspic.twitter.com/ziR9LI4txE— Breaking The Lines (@BTLvid) March 15, 2024