Davide Ancelotti, assistant coach of the Brazilian national team, has singled out 18-year-old Chelsea winger Estêvão Willian as the player who could emerge as one of the standout surprises at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
In a recent interview with BBC Radio 5 Live’s *Euro Leagues* podcast, the assistant coach highlighted the depth of attacking talent available to head coach Carlo Ancelotti while pinpointing the young forward as a rising star capable of making a major impact on the global stage.
“The guy that will surprise you is someone that is not so well known,” said Davide Ancelotti. “We have a lot of attacking players. We have a lot of talent and a lot of different profiles. And if I have to give you a name, Estêvão is one of the rising talents of Brazil.”
He added: “He is a really good finisher, so he is someone that can dominate in Europe as a talent for the next years.”
Estêvão Willian, who joined Chelsea from Palmeiras in the summer of 2025, has already shown glimpses of his immense potential at both club and international level. The 18-year-old winger has impressed with his technical ability, pace, clinical finishing, and creativity, earning high praise within the Brazilian setup.
With the 2026 World Cup now just months away, the Ancelotti coaching staff continues to evaluate and integrate Brazil’s wealth of young attacking talent as they prepare for the tournament where the five-time world champions will aim to reclaim the title.
**Quote from Davide Ancelotti:**
“We have a lot of attacking players... Estêvão is one of the rising talents of Brazil. He is a really good finisher, so he is someone that can dominate in Europe as a talent for the next years.”
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and the national team coaching staff remain focused on building a balanced and dynamic squad that blends experience with emerging youth talent ahead of the summer’s showpiece event.
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