After surpassing a record he set 15 years ago, Neymar has written a poignant message to emerging star Estevao Willian, urging the teenager headed to Chelsea to keep “shining and enchanting everyone.” With 18 goal contributions this season, Estevao, who plays for Palmeiras, surpassed Neymar’s 16 goals and assists for Santos in 2009, creating a new standard for under-17 players in the Brazilian Serie A of the twenty-first century.
Estevao’s Message from Neymar
The 32-year-old Brazilian legend congratulated Estevao on Instagram, writing: “Estevao, congratulations on the broken record. I hope you keep shining and captivating everyone with your soccer skills. Take off.” Neymar’s tribute shows how much he admires the youthful phenom, who is considered by many to be among Brazil’s most promising young players.
The Emerging Star of Estevao
Top European clubs have taken notice of Estevao’s outstanding performances with Palmeiras, and Chelsea is allegedly close to signing the teenage forward. Neymar’s words of support will surely motivate the boy to continue his incredible ascent in the football world as he gets ready for the next phase of his career.
