Prodigy Estevao makes history at the age of 18

Shining brightly with a goal and an assist against Crystal Palace, prodigy Estevao Willian officially entered the history books of Chelsea and the Premier League with unprecedented milestones.

The 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the 23rd round of the Premier League not only helped Chelsea strengthen their top 4 position but also served as a personal stage for Estevao Willian to prove his worth. On a day when star player Cole Palmer was absent, the 18-year-old seized the opportunity to start, opening the scoring and later assisting Joao Pedro.

At 18 years and 276 days old, Estevao set a series of impressive records. He became the second youngest player in Chelsea's history to both score and assist in a single Premier League match. This milestone broke a 33-year-old club record, making him the youngest player to achieve this feat since Neil Shipperley in 1993.

Notably, Estevao officially became the youngest Brazilian player ever to score and assist in a Premier League match. Currently, he also leads the teenage players in the league for direct goal contributions with 8 involvements.

Specifically for The Blues, Estevao has reached 6 goals. This achievement places him at the top among players aged 18 or younger to score the most goals for Chelsea in the Premier League era, tied with Callum Hudson-Odoi and Marc Guiu.

Remarkably, Chelsea remains unbeaten whenever this young talent scores (5 wins, 1 draw). His 6 goals also surpass those of famous strikers who once played for Chelsea such as George Weah and Gonzalo Higuain (both with 5 goals).

Estevao's versatility is clearly demonstrated through his stats: he has 7 touches inside the opponent's penalty area, fired 4 shots, and created 1 clear chance. Coach Liam Rosenior praised his "exceptional ability" but emphasized that Chelsea is carefully managing his playing time to protect this precious gem.

This brilliant performance almost guarantees Estevao a starting spot in the crucial upcoming Champions League match against Napoli. With his astonishing development speed, Estevao Willian is no longer a fleeting phenomenon but is truly becoming a new hope, a star capable of carrying the future of the London club.