Estevao Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonçalves (April 24, 2007, Franca, Sao Paulo), popularly known as Messinho Due to his similarity in the way he plays with the Argentine star, he is one of the great pearls of Brazil. He PSG has already offered to Palm trees 50 million for him. He City is another of his suitors, but Estevao dream about him Barça. The 16-year-old forward opened the doors of his house in São Paulo to M.D. Next to him, his father, Ivo; her mother, The heathens and his sister, Estherhis greatest supporters, like his agent, André Cury and one of his advisors, Beto. Estevao lives in the neighborhood Partridgesjust 200 meters from the stadium Palm trees and close to the sports city of the first team, with which he has already trained.
In less than a month you will compete in the U17 World Cup, what expectations do you have?
Very good, I am preparing a lot to get there and be able to give my maximum, the best of me to help the team and, God willing, be World Champion.
How does it feel that at only 16 years old, great teams like PSG, City, Barça are watching you?
Sometimes it is a bit difficult to explain because I know that those big clubs are interested in me, but I am focused on improving my football, trying to do my best to be able to reach those clubs and develop more and more and be the best in the world.
Estevao Willian, alias Messinho, receives the Barça shirt with Pedri’s name
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How would it be defined?
I pay a lot of attention to Messi, who is a player I admire a lot. I watch videos of him and try to reproduce what he does on the field and sometimes it works.
“I pay a lot of attention to Messi, who is a player I admire a lot. I watch his videos and try to reproduce what he does.”
What do you like most about football: dribbling, scoring goals, assisting…?
Yes, I like to help, give assists, dribble, score goals, anything as long as it helps my team win.
In which position of attack are you most comfortable?
I can play on the right, but I feel more comfortable floating in the middle, so I am closer to the area, I can turn left, right and it is the place where I feel freer when playing.
“I follow almost all of Barcelona’s games, I am a fan of the club. I have great admiration for all its players”
I don’t know if it’s from watching Barça games.
Yes, I watch almost all Barça games, I am a fan of the club. I have great admiration for the players who play there and I hope to be there too.
Estevao Willian, with the Brazilian U17 Cup
Palm trees
Until now you have always played on the right of the attack, a position currently occupied by a 16-year-old player like you, Lamine Yamal. I don’t know if you have been able to see it and if you think they could be compatible on the same computer.
Yes, of course I saw it. He is a very talented player, I have seen several of his games and who knows if we will be able to play together in the future.
He grew up in Palmeiras, then went to Cruzeiro and is back in Palmeiras. How do you digest all these changes in such a short time and, above all, the expectations placed on you?
Palmeiras has helped me a lot in this, they have always accompanied me and guided me very well to control expectations and they tell me to be happy on the field, to give my best and my family has also helped me a lot and I have to thank them.
Estevao Willian celebrating a goal with the Palmeiras U17
Palm trees
Was your main reference always Messi?
Yes, it was always him, he is a player I am inspired by, I watch videos of him daily. He is a teacher. I do not have words to describe it. Everything he does is phenomenal. How to explain in words that everything he does is phenomenal, I always try to reproduce him on the field.
It is surprising that with the rivalry that exists between Brazil and Argentina, that a Brazilian is inspired by an Argentine, but I understand that when talking about Messi…
I don’t see it as a rivalry, I see it as a mirror to look at, an inspiration as a player, not as Argentina, and that is who I am inspired by.
We are talking about big names. For those who have not seen Pelé or Cruyff play, Messi is the best player in history. Do you dream of reaching the same level as Leo?
Of course. I will say it is difficult but not impossible, but maybe I will follow in their footsteps. Everything he has achieved is difficult, but God willing, one day we will achieve it.
Big clubs interested in me? “I am focused on improving my football to get there one day.”
Aside from Messi, is there any player you like now?
I really like Neymar, who is also Brazilian and one of the best in the world. I also watch videos of him.
If all goes well, in January a compatriot of his will arrive at Barça in the form of Vitor Roque. What opinion do you have of him? Would you like to meet him at the Barça club?
Yes, I was very happy when I found out I was going there. He is a boy with whom I get along very well, we are friends. We have already played together. I was very happy for him. Who knows if one day we will get to play together at Barcelona.
Lamine is very talented, I have seen several of his games and who knows if we will be able to play together in the future
What is your day to day like?
I get up early. Most training sessions are in the morning, so I train in the morning and in the afternoon I study, I go to school, and I also study English, which is important for my life.
Outside of football, is there a hobby that you like?
Video games, when I have free time I like to play FIFA a lot.
Any hobbies outside of video games, what is your favorite food?
I like rice, beans, mashed potatoes and meat. It’s very healthy. It’s my favorite food. I really enjoy family meals, because I can’t always be with them.
He conveys that he is very well advised. What advice have you been given to keep your feet on the ground?
They always advise me that you have to have respect, that no one is better than anyone else, because in life there are times when you are at the top and other times you are at the bottom.
Quick test at Messinho
“I was born watching Neymar, Messi and Suárez play”
Biggest dream to fulfill
Playing for Barcelona, which is one of the best clubs in the world. I was born watching Neymar, Messi and Suárez play at Barcelona and that is the dream I have.
Do you have a number of goals in your head that you would like to score in a season?
I would like to reach 60 as a professional.
A place to go on vacation.
On vacation I like to go to my hometown, Franca, where all my relatives are. I try to spend as much time as possible with my family, because most of the time I am away from them. So on vacation I try to spend time with my family, relax and have a good time.
City you would like to know.
Barcelona.
A player you would like to play with.
Dudu, from Palmeiras, is also an inspiration for me.
Series or movie.
I’m watching Lupine right now, it’s a great show.
Your best friend in football.
I don’t have just one, there are many colleagues that I get along very well with.
By the time it comes of age in 2026, the new Camp Nou will already be completely remodeled. Would you like to play there?
Yes, it would be a dream come true.
2023-10-20 23:10:53
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