Teenage Estêvão Scores vs. Senegal to Reach Four Brazil Goals in 10 Caps
The forward is being credited as the first 18-or-under Brazil player to reach that total since the 1960s, drawing comparisons to Coutinho.
Overview
- Brazil defeated Senegal 2-0 in a London friendly at the Emirates Stadium, where Estêvão found the net.
- The four-goal tally spans friendlies as well as competitive fixtures, according to the reporting.
- The historical comparison cited notes Coutinho recorded five goals in his first ten Brazil appearances during the Pelé era.
- Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Estêvão’s accuracy and force in front of goal after the match, per Sports Illustrated.
- The milestone and comparison were reported by Yahoo Sports from a Portuguese article translated into English by AI.