Estevao is a Brazilian professional footballer known for his dribbling, flair and speed. He plays the position of a winger and has been acknowledged as one of the promising talent in the world of football. He has a style of play similar to Neymar and Messi. He has also been compared to Lamine Yamal for his sharp movements with the ball.
Estevao Willian
Profession: Footballer
Born: April 24, 2004
Age: 22 years old
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Franca, Brazil
Known for: Winger for the Brazil national team
Profile Overview
Estêvão was born on April 24, 2004, in Franca, Brazil, to parents Ivo Gonçalves, and Hetiene Almeida. He began his career at the youth level with Cruzeiro in 2017 before joining the youth set up of Palmeiras in 2021.
He made his professional debut for Palmeiras first team in a 1-1 draw against Cruzeiro on December 7, 2023. He had 62 appearances and 11 goals during his time with Palmieras.
He signed for Chelsea for a fee of €34 million plus €23 million in performance based incentives. He was eventually unveiled as their latest signing on August 5, 2025, after 14 agreement between Chelsea and Palmieras. Estevao joined Chelsea because of their plan for him as they have trust in his talent.
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Estevao started his international career from the under-17 levels after being called up for a set of friendlies in October 2022. He did not play for the Under-19, under-21, and under-23 before he was called up for the senior team. He was called up to the national team on August 23, 2004, ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifications against Ecuador and Paraguay. He made his debut in a 1-0 win against Ecuador. He scored his first goal for the national team in a 3-0 victory against Chile at the 2026 FIF World Cup qualification on September 4, 2025.
He has been credited for his individual performances with honours such as; Bola de Ouro (2024), Troféu Mesa Redonda Best Player (2024), Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (2023).
Career Timeline
- 2017-2021 – Cruzeiro (youth career)
- 2021-2024 – Palmeiras (youth career)
- 2023-2025 – Palmeiras- 62 apps, 18 goals
- 2025 – Chelsea
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Estêvão Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonçalves
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Religion: Christianity
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches
- Parents: Hetiene Almeida (mother), Ivo, Gonçalves (father)
- Siblings: Esther Oliveira (younger sister)
- Official Websites: https://www.instagram.com/estevaowilian_/?hl=en
Trivia
- His maternal family name is Almeida de Oliveira and paternal family name is Gonçalves.
- Estevao father Ivo Gonçalves is a former footballer and a pastor.
- Estevao used the nickname Messinho as a homage to Messi and also for their similar style of play.
- He signed a professional contract with Nike at the age of 10.
- Estevao signed for Chelsea a year before he joined them.
- He joined Chelsea on his eighteenth birthday for a reported free of €34 million.
- He wears the number 41 at Chelsea.
- His weight is 71 kg.
- He has a market value of €60 million as of 2025, based on stats from transfermarkt.
