Chelsea-bound wonderkid Estevao Willian hits another landmark in Brazil's Serie A with latest Palmeiras goal

Estevao Willian was on target for Palmeiras in their 2-2 draw with Fortaleza in a Brazilian Serie A clash on Sunday. The youngster converted a spot-kick that eventually earned his team an important point as he reached yet another landmark in Brazil football. With his 11th goal of the season, the 18-year-old equalled Flamengo's Pedro's tally to become the league's joint-highest goalscorer. The youngster is also the league's highest assist provider with eight to his name in the 2024-25 campaign.

Premier League giants Chelsea have an agreement in place that will see the teenage sensation move to west London in July 2025 – shortly after his 18th birthday. The transfer is likely to be worth as much as £56 million ($73m). Earlier this month, he eclipsed Neymar to become the most prolific 17-year-old in the league's history as he reached 17 goal contributions. Until then, the Al-Hilal star held the record of 16 goals and assists which he posted for Santos in 2009.

Messinho's brilliant start to the new season has already earned him two national team caps for the Selecao as he made his international debut in September against Ecuador in a 2026 CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying game.

The player will be next seen in action for Palmeiras on November 5 as the Brazilian giants take on Corinthians in a crucial Serie A clash. He has an opportunity to become the highest scorer in the league as Pedro is currently out injured and is likely to miss the remainder of the season.