Estêvão has everything to emerge victorious from the 2026 World Cup

After the great performance that the Brazilian national team displayed in the 2-0 victory against Senegal, Estêvão’s spectacular performance is still being discussed and praised around the world, but especially in England. Following English commentators and newspapers, I was impressed by the admiration for the football Estêvão has been showcasing, not only at Chelsea but also in the Brazilian national team. He is truly a great talent, with a playing style very similar to another young player, Lamine Yamal from Spain. Yamal is already considered a top player and is a candidate for major individual football awards, with Nusa from Norway also standing out at just 20 years old with a similar skill set to Yamal and the Brazilian sensation. Estêvão executes plays with skill, technique, and an ability to dribble past opponents with such speed that it disrupts defenders. He prefers to go for diagonal dribbles, creating opportunities for his strong, precise shots loaded with spin, but he can also deliver pinpoint crosses effortlessly. Estêvão and Lamine Yamal combine speed, dribbling, and directional changes while carrying the ball, a rare set of skills in football. I believe Estêvão will achieve the same recognition as the Spaniard after his first year in the Premier League and also after the 2026 World Cup. Both have the potential to become the new faces of world football. I also have high hopes for English player Cole Palmer, who, at 23, stands out for his technique, vision, and striking abilities. However, currently, it’s Estêvão who is leaving European football enthusiasts in awe with his performances. Personally, I love watching him play and always anticipate his moments on the ball to see captivating moves. Estêvão is one of those rare players even opposing fans enjoy watching because he represents the essence of artistic football. His crystal-clear technique and the way the ball seems like an extension of his left foot set him apart. Playing wide on the right, he makes a difference, but he can also operate as a number 10, earning the nickname ‘Messinho’ back from his days at Cruzeiro. I hope Carlo Ancelotti keeps him as a starter in the upcoming match against Tunisia. Ancelotti himself is pleasantly surprised by Estêvão’s performance and showered him with praise in his interview. With Ancelotti mentioning that he already has 9 starters for the World Cup, I believe Estêvão is among them.