João Pedro Hails Estevão Willian: “He’s Going To Be Like Vinícius”

João Pedro has praised Estevão Willian, describing the young Chelsea and Brazil star as a natural talent, and predicting a bright future for the teenage sensation. Pedro’s comments came after his Chelsea teammate Tosin also expressed his admiration, saying “Estevão is amazing.”

WHAT HAPPENED?

Estevão Willian completed his move to Chelsea in August 2025 after impressing at Palmeiras and shining in the FIFA Club World Cup. He debuted for the Blues in the Premier League opener against Crystal Palace and started the next match, assisting in a 5-1 win over West Ham. Estevão is only 18 years old and has already played for Brazil’s senior national team, solidifying his reputation as one of the most exciting young footballers. In fact, at just 18 years and 120 days, Estevão became the youngest player to assist a Chelsea goal in the Premier League, highlighting the excitement inside the Chelsea squad, with comparisons being drawn to Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior according to reports.

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Estevão Willian’s arrival comes as Chelsea pushes toward the Premier League summit this season. Chelsea currently sits in second place in the table after three matches, with two wins and one draw. The team’s strong start, with seven points from three matches, has been helped by new talents like Estevão, who already contributed an assist. The winger’s style of play has drawn comparisons to Messi, Neymar, and Vinícius Júnior, with Chelsea fans hoping he can reach similar heights.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CHELSEA AND ESTÊVÃO?

Chelsea’s next match is against Brentford at Stamford Bridge, a fixture that is crucial as both teams are in the top-6 as of now. Brentford have two wins and one loss from three matches, a surprise especially as their head coach and important players like Mbeumo, Norgaard and Wissa have left the team this summer. The Blues will rely on Estevão’s speed and creativity as they try to secure a win and climb further up the table. With Estevão adapting quickly, and the confidence shown by teammates like João Pedro, Chelsea supporters have reasons to be optimistic about the future.