Estevao Willian continues to go from strength to strength at Chelsea, adding another impressive feat to his name at just 18 years of age in the 7-0 win over Port Vale.
Estevao Willian was the architect of Chelsea’s dominance during the 7–0 rout, constantly tormenting the League One side’s defence with his pace and flair.
His contribution came in the 82nd minute when he instinctively tapped home Chelsea’s sixth goal of the afternoon, a strike confirmed after a brief VAR review for offside.
Before his goal, Estevao delivered a pinpoint corner to the far post, allowing Andrey Santos to rise above the Port Vale defence and power a header home.
In doing so, he achieved a new feat that was previously set by Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka.
According to Opta Joe, aged 18y 345d, Estevao is the youngest player to both score and assist in an FA Cup game for a Premier League side since Bukayo Saka for Arsenal against Bournemouth in January 2020 [18y 144d].
Since arriving at Stamford Bridge, Estevao Willian has shattered several milestones.
He’s become the youngest Brazilian to score in the Premier League, the youngest Chelsea player to ever find the net in the Champions League, and the most prolific teenager in a single season for the club during the Premier League era.
Estevao Willian’s stats against Port Vale
Estevao had two shots on target, 10 shots in the opposition’s box, missed two big chances, 59 touches, a passing accuracy percentage of 84, one assist, created four chances, one out of two accurate crosses, one tackle five recoveries, won five of his nine duels and was fouled twice.
He even picked up the Man of the Match award for his performance, hopefully setting the tone for what is to come for the rest of the season.
All stats via FotMob.
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