Born on 24 April 2007 in Franca, São Paulo, Estêvão quickly established himself as one of the brightest prospects in world football. A nimble winger noted for his dribbling and decision making, he is widely regarded as one of the best young footballers of his generation. Collectors and supporters following Walkouts will recognise the clear provenance attached to items linked to his early milestones, from youth finals to senior debuts.
Estêvão began organised football in the academy of Cruzeiro in 2017. A year later, aged ten, he signed a professional endorsement deal with Nike in 2018, becoming the youngest Brazilian to do so at the time. He moved to the Palmeiras academy on 6 May 2021, where his development accelerated through the club's youth ranks.
At Palmeiras he starred across age groups and collected a string of youth trophies in the 2022 season, including state and national titles at under-15 and under-17 level and the Copa do Brasil Sub-17. In October 2023 he underlined his potential by scoring a hat-trick in the Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-17 final, a performance that drew domestic and international attention.
His first senior appearance came on 7 December 2023, when he featured as a substitute for Palmeiras in a 1-1 draw at Cruzeiro that sealed the club's 2023 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A title. He returned to youth competition for the Copinha and then scored his first senior goal for Palmeiras on 24 April 2024 in the Copa Libertadores, a notable milestone for any collector documenting early professional records.
In recognition of his rapid rise, Chelsea announced on 22 June 2024 that he would join the club in the summer of 2025. The agreement was finalised and he was unveiled on 5 August 2025, wearing the number 41. He featured in pre-season and made his Premier League debut at Stamford Bridge on 17 August 2025, followed by his first start on 22 August 2025, assisting a goal in a 5-1 win.
Internationally, Estêvão represented Brazil at youth level before earning his first senior call-up on 23 August 2024. He made his Brazil debut on 6 September 2024, coming on as a substitute in a World Cup qualifying victory over Ecuador. Those early caps and appearances are important provenance markers for authenticated memorabilia and signed shirt collections.
On the pitch his game has invited comparisons with high‑profile dribblers, and he has been praised for maturity and game reading beyond his years. His senior honours with Palmeiras include the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2023 and the Campeonato Paulista 2024, alongside individual recognition in domestic awards during 2024.
For collectors, authenticated items tied to specific milestones - debut kits, signed shirts, verified autographs and match‑used merchandise - carry clear provenance. Provenance links such items to moments like his youth final hat-trick, first professional appearance and early international cap, which help Walkouts and serious memorabilia curators catalogue and present collectibles with confidence.
Estêvão's trajectory combines sporting accomplishment and clear, documentable milestones that appeal to both supporters and collectors. As he continues to build his record at club and international level, the provenance of signed shirts, authentic autographs and other memorabilia will remain central to how his early legacy is preserved and collected, a narrative that Walkouts will continue to document and present.
