In a bold statement that has sent ripples through the footballing world, André Cury, the agent of Chelsea’s rising star Estêvão, has claimed that the 17-year-old is already surpassing the legendary Neymar in terms of talent and skill at the same age.

This assertion comes as Estêvão continues to dazzle on the pitch, drawing comparisons with some of the greatest footballers of all time.

“He has quality, talent, speed, change of direction, intelligence. In fact, if you compare Neymar at his age, Estêvão is above what Neymar was,” Cury stated emphatically.

“At 17, Estêvão plays better than Neymar did at 17. Whether he will reach Neymar’s peak, we will only know with time.”

Estêvão has recently completed a move to Chelsea from Brazilian club Palmeiras. Known for his agility, creativity, and maturity on the ball, Estêvão has drawn comparisons to Neymar, who also rose to prominence at a young age.

Neymar, who now plays for Al-Hilal, was a prodigious talent during his teenage years at Santos. By the age of 17, Neymar had already begun to establish himself as one of the brightest prospects in world football. However, Cury’s comments suggest that Estêvão is on an even steeper trajectory, with potential to surpass Neymar’s achievements.