Overview
- Estêvão equalised from the spot in a 1-1 friendly against Tunisia in Lille and later struck the post as Brazil closed November with a win over Senegal and a draw.
- He has five goals in 11 senior appearances, becoming the second-youngest Brazilian to reach five after Pelé, according to Chelsea Stats as cited in reporting.
- Carlo Ancelotti directed that Lucas Paquetá take Brazil’s second penalty to ease demands on Estêvão; Paquetá missed and later apologised, while Estêvão said he followed orders.
- Under Ancelotti, Estêvão leads Brazil in goals, surpassing Vinícius Júnior’s early scoring rate, with the Real Madrid forward on two during the same period.
- Tunisia coach Sami Trabelsi lauded Estêvão as a “football genius,” while Ancelotti and Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca praised his talent and attitude after a swift adaptation following a £29m summer move from Palmeiras.