Chelsea's teenage Brazilian sensation Estêvão is rapidly making a name for himself in European football by setting a unique UEFA Champions League record. At only 18 years old, he became the first South American player aged 18 or younger to score in back-to-back Champions League matches—an achievement that legends like Lionel Messi and Sergio Agüero never reached.
Estêvão's rise has been striking. After scoring in Chelsea's commanding 5-1 victory over Ajax at Stamford Bridge, he continued his strong form by netting another goal in the 2-2 draw against Qarabağ. Early in the match, in the 16th minute, he demonstrated notable composure by cutting inside from the right and placing a precise, low shot into the bottom corner to give Chelsea an early lead.
"Following tonight's goal, Estêvão is now the only South American player to score in consecutive UEFA Champions League appearances while aged 18 or younger." — Opta
Despite Estêvão's historic feat, Chelsea's game that night was far from perfect.
Opta highlights this milestone as a marker of Estêvão’s rising status among football's brightest young prospects.
Estêvão’s exceptional Champions League record at just 18 highlights his rapid rise and exceptional talent, marking him as one of football’s next big stars.