18-year-old Estêvão becomes Chelsea’s youngest ever goalscorer in the Champions League, overtaking Reece James’ record and joining Brazilian greats.

Estêvão, the 18-year-old Brazilian striker, made history with Chelsea as he scored a penalty against Ajax, becoming the club’s youngest-ever goalscorer in the Champions League. 

The young talent stepped up to take the spot-kick, tucking the ball into the left side of the goal net, and adding another goal to his team’s tally for the night.

At 18 years, five months, and 28 days, Estêvão broke Reece James’ record, which had stood for nearly five years. James had scored at the age of 19 years, 10 months, and 28 days, but Estêvão’s goal has cemented his place in Chelsea’s history books.

Interestingly, Estêvão’s teammates Marc Guiu and Tyrique George also scored, making Chelsea the first side in Champions League history to see three different teenagers score for them in a single match. 

Guiu opened the scoring at 19 years, nine months, and 20 days, while George claimed second place with a goal at 19 years, nine months, and three days.

Estêvão’s achievement is not limited to Chelsea; he has also joined the ranks of Brazilian greats. His penalty has propelled him to second place in the list of Brazilian goalscorers in the European tournament, overtaking Real Madrid star Rodrygo by just four months.

The top spot remains with Endrick, who scored for Madrid last season at 18 years, one month, and 27 days, but Estêvão’s record is a testament to his talent and potential. The young Chelsea striker has firmly put his name among the greats from his home nation.

Estêvão’s goal was part of Chelsea’s emphatic 5-1 win over Ajax, securing their place in the knock-out rounds of the Champions League. The Premier League giants dominated the match, and Estêvão’s record will be a night to remember for the young Brazilian.