Estêvão Willian

Rookie Report (2023–24)

Born: 24 April 2007
Birthplace: Franca, Brazil
Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)

Few young players in world football have generated as much excitement as Estêvão Willian. The Brazilian attacking talent quickly emerged as one of the most electrifying prospects in South America while playing for Palmeiras, earning global attention before securing a future transfer to Chelsea.

His technical ability, creativity, and composure at such a young age have already made him one of the most talked-about teenage players in world football.

For collectors, understanding the true rookie card supply is critical. Unlike many modern prospects who appear across dozens of sets, Estêvão’s early rookie catalog is currently concentrated within a small group of Panini releases.

After carefully reviewing the checklists, the current rookie card population is built primarily from four releases during the 2023–24 season.

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2023–24 Panini Select FIFA

Base Card #157 – Mezzanine

Release Date: Sep 4, 2024

Panini Select FIFA represents the largest portion of Estêvão’s rookie card population. The Mezzanine level sits in the middle of the Select tier system and includes a wide range of numbered parallels.

Because of the high number of parallel variations, this set accounts for the majority of his rookie supply.

Numbered Parallels

Pink Mojo /199
Red Wave /149
Winter Camo /99
Pink /75
Orange /49
Tie-Dye /30
Zebra /25
White /20
Pink Wave /13
Gold /10
Gold Mojo /10
Gold Wave /10
Green /5
Black 1/1

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2023–24 Panini Select FIFA

Base Card #207 – Field Level

Release Date: Sep 4, 2024

The Field Level version of Select represents the rarest base tier within the Select structure, making it particularly attractive to collectors.

Although the parallel structure mirrors the Mezzanine level, the Field Level cards typically carry additional demand due to their placement within the set hierarchy.

Numbered Parallels

Pink Mojo /199
Red Wave /149
Winter Camo /99
Pink /75
Orange /49
Tie-Dye /30
Zebra /25
White /20
Pink Wave /13
Gold /10
Gold Mojo /10
Gold Wave /10
Green /5
Black 1/1

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2023–24 Panini Select FIFA

Select Future Insert #20

Release Date: Sep 4, 2024

The Select Future insert highlights emerging global prospects and fits perfectly with Estêvão’s profile as one of football’s most exciting young stars.

Although this insert has fewer parallels than the base Select cards, it still contributes a meaningful portion of the rookie card supply.

Numbered Parallels

Tie-Dye /49
Pink /25
Gold /10
Green /5
Black 1/1

Total Numbered Cards

90

Total 1/1 Cards

1

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2023–24 Panini Obsidian

Card #182

Release Date: Oct 30, 2024

Obsidian delivers a darker and more premium visual design compared to other Panini soccer releases.

The set includes a deeper parallel ladder and several unique finishes that add additional layers of rarity to Estêvão’s rookie catalog.

Numbered Parallels

Base /120
Red Pulsar /49
Orange /40
Red Crystals /30
Purple Flood /25
Electric Etch Blue /20
Neon Blue Flood /15
White Pulsar /11
Gold Flood /10
Red Flood /10
Electric Etch Contra /9
Electric Etch Green /5
Neon Green Flood /3
Blue Finite 1/1

Total Numbered Cards

348

Total 1/1 Cards

1

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2023–24 Panini Immaculate Collection

Card #96

Release Date: Feb 21, 2025

Immaculate Collection represents the high-end tier of Estêvão’s rookie cards.

The product focuses on premium design, thicker card stock, and lower serial numbering, making it one of the most desirable rookie releases among collectors.

Numbered Parallels

Base /60
Silver /40
Sapphire /25
Ruby /19
Gold /10
Platinum 1/1

Total Numbered Cards

155

Total 1/1 Cards

1

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Total Estêvão Rookie Card Supply

After combining all four rookie releases, the total number of numbered rookie cards currently known is:

  

  

  

Total Numbered Rookie Cards

1,983

Total One-of-One Cards

5

Breakdown of 1/1 cards:

Immaculate → 1
Obsidian → 1
Select  → 3

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Collector Insight

Modern soccer rookies often appear across dozens of sets and hundreds of parallels, sometimes producing tens of thousands of rookie cards within a single year.

Estêvão’s rookie catalog is still relatively concentrated.

With 1,983 numbered rookie cards across four major releases, the structure remains manageable for collectors tracking his early career.

Select contributes the majority of the supply, while premium releases such as Immaculate and Obsidian provide the scarcer high-end options.

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Final Thoughts

Estêvão Willian is still at the very beginning of his professional career.

With his move to Chelsea already confirmed and his rapid development at Palmeiras, his global profile continues to grow.

If his trajectory continues upward, the early rookie cards from Select, Obsidian, and Immaculate could eventually form the foundation of his entire hobby market.

For collectors focused on emerging football talent, understanding the true rookie supply is the first step.

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