Top scorer under Ancelotti, Estevão hails fine form after Brazil win | OneFootball

In a test match aimed at the 2026 World Cup, the Brazilian National Team defeated Senegal 2-0 this Saturday at Emirates Stadium in London. After the match, Estevão, who scored one of the goals, commented on being the top scorer of the Carlo Ancelotti Era. He now has four goals under the Italian coach's command.

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“Thank God, things are happening, good things. It's something I've always dreamed of, representing the National Team and my club in the best way possible. This is my best phase. I just have to keep working and fighting so that things keep happening,” said the forward in an interview with SporTV.

Fight for a spot

The youngster also spoke about the competition for a starting spot in the Brazilian National Team and about his relationship with Carlo Ancelotti. Asked if the coach had congratulated him after the match, Estevão said that Ancelotti just gave him a little hug, which he considered as congratulations.

“It's good for me and for everyone on the National Team to have high-quality players competing for positions. Of course, I give my best every day. It's a place I love, the National Team means everything to me. The competition shows me that I still have a lot to work on and to keep my feet on the ground,” said the former Palmeiras player, who went on to comment on his relationship with Ancelotti.

“I try to get the most out of what he teaches me. He has countless titles. I'm happy to have him in my life, he's a spectacular coach, he teaches me and gives me advice,” he concluded.

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Brazil's next match

The Brazilian National Team will take the field once again during this FIFA window. On Tuesday (18th), Brazil faces Tunisia at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Decathlon Arena, in Lille, France.

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