Estevao Willian
Agent, Salary, Contract, Club and Profile
Brazil €80mm
Key Facts
Date of birth: 24.04.2007
Nationality: Brazil
Current club: Chelsea FC
Position: Right Winger
Height: 1.78m
Current market value: €80m
Represented by: Link Sports Football
Main agent: André Cury
Reported salary: £6.24m gross per year
Contract expires: 30.06.2033
About
Estevao Willian is a Brazilian right winger who plays for Chelsea FC and the Brazil national team. A highly technical left-footed attacker, he is known for his close control, creativity, explosive changes of direction and confidence in one-on-one situations.
Estevao developed through Palmeiras after previously spending time in Cruzeiro’s academy. He emerged as one of the standout young talents in South American football and became a regular first-team player while still only 17.
Chelsea agreed his transfer in 2024, with Estevao remaining at Palmeiras until he became eligible to move internationally after turning 18. He officially joined Chelsea in July 2025 and quickly became part of the club’s senior attacking rotation.
At international level, Estevao progressed rapidly from Brazil’s youth teams into the senior national team. His technical ability, confidence and attacking output have established him as one of the leading players of Brazil’s new generation.
Representation
Agency: Link Sports Football
Main representative: André Cury
Agency founder: André Cury
Headquarters: São Paulo, Brazil
Jurisdiction: Brazil and international markets
FIFA licence status: André Cury is publicly listed as a FIFA-licensed football agent
Linked with Estevao since: His development and breakthrough period at Palmeiras
Also represents: Vitor Roque, Éderson, Yuri Alberto, Raphael Veiga and Kauã Elias
Related agency page: Link Sports Football
Estevao is represented by Link Sports Football, a major Brazilian player-management company led by André Cury.
Cury has built a strong reputation around the identification and international placement of elite Brazilian talent. His network includes established relationships with leading clubs in Brazil and across Europe.
Link Sports and Cury were closely involved in Estevao’s transfer from Palmeiras to Chelsea, one of the highest-value deals involving a Brazilian teenager.
The agency provides support across transfer negotiations, contract management, commercial opportunities, branding and long-term career planning.
Career timeline
2017: Joined Cruzeiro’s academy
2021: Moved from Cruzeiro to Palmeiras
2022–2023: Emerged as one of Palmeiras’ leading academy prospects
2023: Represented Brazil at youth international level
December 2023: Made his senior Palmeiras debut
2024: Established himself as a regular first-team attacker
June 2024: Chelsea announced an agreement to sign him
2024: Produced his breakthrough season in the Brazilian top flight
September 2024: Made his senior Brazil debut
2025: Continued as one of Palmeiras’ most important attacking players
2025: Represented Palmeiras at the FIFA Club World Cup
July 2025: Officially joined Chelsea
August 2025: Made his competitive Chelsea debut
2025/26: Established himself within Chelsea’s first-team attacking rotation
2026/27: Continued his development as one of the Premier League’s highest-rated young attackers
Transfer history
2021 – Cruzeiro academy to Palmeiras academy – Youth transfer
2023 – Palmeiras academy to first team – Promoted to the senior squad
2025 – Palmeiras to Chelsea – Permanent transfer – Reported fee: approximately €45m plus up to €20m in performance-related bonuses – Contract until June 2033
Chelsea agreed the deal for Estevao while he was still 17, with the player remaining at Palmeiras until becoming eligible for an international transfer after his 18th birthday.
The structure of the deal included a significant guaranteed fee alongside performance-related bonuses linked to his development and achievements.
His long-term Chelsea contract reflects the club’s belief that Estevao can become one of the central attacking players in its future sporting project.
Playing profile
Estevao is primarily a right winger but can also operate as an attacking midfielder or right-sided playmaker. As a left-footed player starting from the right, he frequently moves inside towards goal.
His defining quality is his one-on-one ability. Estevao combines very close touches with quick body feints, rapid changes of direction and acceleration to create separation from defenders.
He is comfortable receiving possession under pressure and does not require large spaces to become dangerous. He can beat opponents from a standing start and move directly into attacking areas.
From the right side, Estevao can shoot with his stronger left foot, combine with central attackers or play disguised passes into the penalty area.
His creativity is another major strength. He can produce through balls, crosses, cutbacks and progressive carries while attracting multiple defenders towards his side of the pitch.
Despite his age, Estevao already plays with significant confidence and attacking responsibility. Continued physical development and adaptation to the intensity of Premier League football will be important as he progresses towards his long-term potential.
Key strengths
Elite one-on-one dribbling
Close control
Left-footed creativity
Explosive changes of direction
Progressive ball carrying
Movement from the right into central areas
Press resistance
Through balls and disguised passes
Chance creation
Long-range shooting
Positional versatility
High long-term potential
