Brazil’s latest wonderkid, Estêvão, continues to rise at an astonishing pace. The 18-year-old Chelsea forward has now scored five goals in five starts for the Seleção in 2025, further strengthening his status as one of world football’s most exciting talents. His latest contribution came in Brazil’s tightly contested 1-1 draw against Tunisia in Lille last night.
At an age where most players are still easing into senior football, Estêvão is already carrying immense responsibility on the international stage. The teenager has been entrusted with free-kicks, corners, and even penalties for Brazil, an almost unimaginable level of trust for someone who only recently broke into the senior squad. And yet, he continues to justify every bit of the hype.
Against Tunisia, Brazil found it difficult to break through a compact and physical defensive setup. Despite dominating possession, the Seleção lacked sharpness in the final third, and Tunisia capitalised with a disciplined counter-attacking game plan.
