The 17-year-old wonderkid netted the winner for Palmeiras in the 73rd minute against Gremio to become the first Under-18 player in the history of Brazilian Serie A to record 20 goals and assists in one season. He has scored 12 goals and provided eight assists in the 2024-25 campaign.
Willian, who is all set to move to Premier League giants Chelsea in July 2025 – shortly after his 18th birthday, is now the league’s top scorer and also the highest assist-maker. Last month, the attacker had eclipsed Brazil icon 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.
Chelsea-bound Estevao Willian set another Brazilian Serie A record after scoring in Palmeiras’ win over Gremio on Friday.
Willian sets Brazilian Serie A record
Scored the winner against Gremio
The attacker has been called up to the national team
WHAT HAPPENED?
The 17-year-old wonderkid netted the winner for Palmeiras in the 73rd minute against Gremio to become the first Under-18 player in the history of Brazilian Serie A to record 20 goals and assists in one season. He has scored 12 goals and provided eight assists in the 2024-25 campaign.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Willian, who is all set to move to Premier League giants Chelsea in July 2025 – shortly after his 18th birthday, is now the league’s top scorer and also the highest assist-maker. Last month, the attacker had eclipsed Brazil icon 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.
DID YOU KNOW?
The teenager’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. He has also been called up for the team’s upcoming qualifying games this month against Venezuela and Uruguay.
WHAT NEXT FOR ESTEVAO WILLIAN?
‘Messinho’ will aim to get more national team experience in the upcoming international break before he gets back to action for Palmeiras against Bahia on November 20 in a league clash.
