2. Estevao Willian (Palmeiras)
We did a longer write up specifically on Estevao Willian’s place on this list but there is always time for more coverage of this incredible young talent. Estevao is one of the most hyped prospects in recent memory and by all accounts he looks ready to make an instant impact at Chelsea when he joins this summer.
The right winger is already among the best players in the Brazilian top flight and already has 20 goals and 10 assists to his name. According to the NXGN list, Estevao is in rare company as he “became the first player to record 30 combined goals and assists before their 18th birthday in Brazil since Neymar”.
We don’t want to add more pressure on him by comparing him to the Brazilian legend and the Selecao’s all time leading scorer but he certainly looks the part. He has tons of creativity and pace and plays the game with the typical Brazilian flair we have come to expect. Chelsea fans all over the world are counting down the days until we can see this incredible young player light up the pitch at Stamford Bridge.