Willian has revealed as a youngster in Brazil he once played on despite breaking his foot.
The Chelsea winger has launched a new documentary series on his life entitled 'Dream and Glories' and the first episode focuses on his love for football growing up and how that soon shaped his future in the game.
Speaking to a former coach at his first club Corinthians, along with his father, viewers gain a better understanding of the Brazilian and are treated to a number of previously untold anecdotes.
One such tale involved Willian being unable to make it to school a day after playing football morning through until night.