Brazil teenage superstar Estevao Willian has revealed his footballing idol, picking between two legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Chelsea-bound Brazilian forward Estevao Willian has settled the never-ending GOAT debate between Ronaldo and Messi.
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Estevao Willian on Messi vs Ronaldo
In an interview with The Guardian, Willian, 17, revealed his love for Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo but maintained that Messi is superior to all.
"I also like Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo but my preference is Messi, for everything he has done for football."
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Willian, currently at Palmeiras, explained why Messi stands out:
"The way he plays and what he does on the field is someone I will always admire."
As a right-winger himself, there are parts of Messi's game that are reflected in the Brazilian's, and he admits as much.
"Of course, being left-footed like me, I think it's no surprise that I look up to him," Willian added, smiling.
Estevao is currently with Palmeiras at the Club World Cup, and will officially join the Blues at the end of the tournament.