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Rookie Report Spotlight: Estêvão Willian
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Born: April 24, 2007 Birthplace: Franca, Brazil Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Position: Winger/Forward Club: Palmeiras (Chelsea from 2025) Nationality: Brazilian
Few young players in world football have generated as much excitement as Estêvão Willian. The Brazilian attacking talent emerged as one of the most electrifying prospects in South America at Palmeiras, earning global attention before securing a future transfer to Chelsea. His rookie card supply is currently concentrated within four major Panini releases from the 2023-24 season.
Why Collectors Are Watching
With 1,983 total numbered rookie cards across four releases and 5 true 1/1s, Estêvão’s early rookie catalog remains manageable — and with his Chelsea move incoming, collector interest is only accelerating. Select contributes the bulk of the supply, while Immaculate and Obsidian provide the scarcer high-end options.
Card #1 — 2023-24 Panini Select FIFA Mezzanine #157
Type: Trading Card
RC Badge: ✅ Yes
Release Date: September 4, 2024
Represents the largest portion of Estêvão’s rookie card population — wide range of numbered parallels.
Numbered Parallels
| Parallel | Print Run |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Card #2 — 2023-24 Panini Select FIFA Field Level #207
Type: Trading Card
RC Badge: ✅ Yes
Release Date: September 4, 2024
The rarest base tier within the Select structure — same parallel structure as Mezzanine but typically carries additional demand. Same parallel ladder as #157.
Card #3 — 2023-24 Panini Select FIFA Select Future Insert #20
Type: Insert
RC Badge: ✅ Yes
Release Date: September 4, 2024
Highlights emerging global prospects — fewer parallels but tight supply.
Numbered Parallels
| Parallel | Print Run |
|---|---|
| Tie-Dye | /49 |
| Pink | /25 |
| Gold | /10 |
| Green | /5 |
| Black | 1/1 |
Total: 90
Card #4 — 2023-24 Panini Obsidian #182
Type: Trading Card
RC Badge: ✅ Yes
Release Date: October 30, 2024
Premium dark-base product with a deeper parallel ladder and several unique finishes.
Numbered Parallels
| Parallel | Print Run |
|---|---|
| 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: 348
Collector Note: The Obsidian Blue Finite 1/1 and Neon Green Flood /3 are the rarest non-SuperFractor parallels in Estêvão’s set. The Immaculate Platinum 1/1 (released Feb 2025) is the premium apex card of his entire market.
Card #5 — 2023-24 Panini Immaculate Collection #96
Type: Premium Card
RC Badge: ✅ Yes
Release Date: February 21, 2025
The high-end tier of Estêvão’s rookie cards — premium design, thicker card stock, lower serial numbering.
Numbered Parallels
| Parallel | Print Run |
|---|---|
| Base | /60 |
| Silver | /40 |
| Sapphire | /25 |
| Ruby | /19 |
| Gold | /10 |
| Platinum | 1/1 |
Total: 155
Total Estêvão Rookie Card Supply
| Set | Total Numbered | 1/1s |
|---|---|---|
| Select Mezzanine + Field Level | ~1,390 | 3 |
| Select Future Insert | 90 | 1 |
| Obsidian | 348 | 1 |
| Immaculate | 155 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 1,983 | 5 |
Collector Insight
Estêvão’s 1,983 numbered cards across four releases is a tight supply for a player of his profile — and with his Chelsea move confirmed, the market will only grow. Collectors who establish positions before he plays his first Chelsea season are early. The Immaculate Platinum 1/1 is the clear apex card; the Select Zebra /25 and Obsidian Neon Green Flood /3 are the most desirable non-1/1 parallels.
Total Numbered Rookie Cards: 1,983 | One-of-Ones: 5
