Chelsea sensation rated second-best youngster in the world behind Lamine Yamal

Chelsea sensation rated second-best youngster in the world behind Lamine Yamal

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 18:18 - 22.03.2025

Enzo Maresca's Chelsea have some exciting young players who have shown they can rub shoulders with the world's best.

Chelsea are blessed with an abundance of talent and continue to pile them up after recently confirming deals for Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo to both join from Sporting Lisbon this summer.

The Blues, who already have the likes of Pedro Neto, and the excellent Cole Palmer on their books, will welcome another exciting youngster; Brazilian superstar talent Willian Estevao.

Estevao is widely regarded as a generational talent, and there is a real chance he could be pushing for a starting spot when he turns up in West London.

He is often spoken about as one of the most promising players in world football, and NXGN’s list for Goal of the 50 best teenage prospects in football sees the Brazilian ranked at number two, only behind Lamine Yamal.

At just 17 years old, the winger has already emerged as one of the world's most exciting talents, thanks to his impressive stats in Brazil's Serie A.

Estevao will move to Chelsea in the summer of 2025 (Credit: Imago)

He broke Neymar's record for most goal contributions in a season, scoring 13 goals and providing nine assists.

Estevao's potential has sparked predictions that he could displace Noni Madueke in the Chelsea setup, given his impressive abilities. His future performance will also serve as a testament to the club's owners' strategy of signing young talents.