Eighteen-year-old Chelsea winger Estevao showcased his immense potential by scoring twice as Brazil delivered a dominant 5-0 victory over South Korea in an international friendly at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Despite the rainy conditions, Brazil’s attacking flair was on full display, leaving the home fans stunned by the five-star performance.
The South Korean captain, Son Heung-min, marked a milestone with his 137th appearance for the national team, becoming the country’s most-capped male player. However, the night belonged entirely to Brazil, who were ruthless from start to finish.
The opening goal came in the 13th minute when Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes played a perfectly weighted through ball to Estevao, who calmly finished from close range. It was the youngster’s second goal in just eight appearances for the Seleção, further cementing his growing reputation as one of Brazil’s brightest emerging talents ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Brazil continued to dominate possession and looked threatening every time they surged forward. Their pressure paid off again just before halftime when Rodrygo weaved past several South Korean defenders before firing home to make it 2-0. The visitors’ combination of pace, precision, and skill left their opponents struggling to contain them.
After the break, Carlo Ancelotti’s side maintained their intensity. Estevao struck again early in the second half, showing his sharp instincts inside the box to claim his brace. Moments later, Rodrygo added his second goal of the match, effectively sealing the contest and highlighting the seamless chemistry between Brazil’s front line.
Vinicius Junior capped off the brilliant display with the best goal of the night. The Real Madrid star received a long pass from Matheus Cunha, sprinted almost half the length of the field, and dazzled the crowd with his trademark footwork before slotting the ball past the goalkeeper to make it 5-0.
The result reflected Brazil’s growing confidence under Carlo Ancelotti, who fielded a strong lineup that combined youth and experience. With Estevao, Rodrygo, and Vinicius in electric form, the Seleção appear ready to reclaim their place among the world’s elite teams.
Brazil will next face Japan in another away friendly, while South Korea will look to regroup when they host Paraguay on Tuesday.
