Chelsea’s November Goal of the Month was never really in doubt. Estevão Willian’s sensational strike in Chelsea’s 3-0 Champions League victory over Barcelona ran away with the vote, claiming a massive 87 per cent of the total. Fans clearly couldn’t get enough of the 18-year-old’s audacious finish.
The club confirmed this via their official X account.
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Softfootball understands that the goal itself was a thing of beauty, born from Willian’s creativity, quick feet, and pure confidence.
He picked up a pass from Reece James out on the right, burst forward, and carved his way into Barcelona’s penalty area with brilliant ease.
Pau Cubarsi made a move to stop him, but the teenager was gone before he knew it. With a clever shift onto his right foot, Willian held off Alejandro Balde and unleashed a shot that rocketed into the roof of Joan Garcia’s net.
Speaking about the goal, Willian said:
The goal was all very quick; it happened before I even knew it. I saw the space, wiggled my way through, and scored.
It was definitely the most special moment in my career, and I hope I keep scoring more in the years ahead. I’m so happy, also because my family was here watching as well.
Runners-up included Alejandro Garnacho for his Champions League goal in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw against Qarabag, while Joao Pedro’s strike at Tottenham and Pedro Neto’s opener at Burnley shared third place. But it was always going to be Willian’s moment.
This award underlines something bigger than a single goal. It’s a statement that Chelsea’s future is bright, with young talent like Willian already making an impact today.
At just 18, he’s showing flashes of genius that promise big things for both club and country. With the Goal of the Month now in the bag, Estevão Willian has made it clear: Chelsea’s present is shining just as brightly as its future.
