How Jude Bellingham became the world’s best player overnight

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Jude Bellingham has become the best player in the world less than six months after signing for Real Madrid. Only three years ago he was playing for Birmingham City in the Championship.
As Seb Stafford-Bloor writes, Bellingham’s ascent has been rapid, but his evolving role in many different systems and under different managers have given him the tools to be elite at Real Madrid.
Illustrated by Marco Bevilacqua.
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[@GeekSpeakShow]

His transfer fee to Dortmund basically saved my club. Although I do think retiring the no. 22 was silly, we owe a debt of gratitude to Jude and his family that Birmingham City can never repay

[@hartz9921]

He saved your club from extinction, retiring the number 22 is the least you could do.

[@GeekSpeakShow]

@@hartz9921 I agree, it’s basically all we could do

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

Can you explain it to us Madrid fans?

[@marleyclark3209]

doesnt look half as bad retiring his number now he is the GOAT and from brum

[@mecjel]

Another blues fan here. I think retiring his number was completely justified, he saved our club. KRO💙

[@thepeopleschamp4486]

He has the perfect coach right now in Ancelotti, who gives players the freedom to express themselves in their best roles. Great to see.

[@lennartwilde4561]

He plays Rodrygo and Vini Jr. as strikers tho. Both are born wingers so its not 100% true what you are saying. But I agree he is a great coach.

[@Deathmare235]

@@lennartwilde4561that’s cause he has no actual strikers

[@user-rf7nn2di1q]

⁠@@lennartwilde4561wait for endrick and we’ll see what will he do with these three Brazilians

[@Ya3goob97]

@@lennartwilde4561take rm’s current squad and set it up without those 2 up front. He don’t have much of a choice.

[@omarhaider1626]

@@lennartwilde4561 yea you dont know ball, how many real madrid games did you watch this season?

[@arshavindrameh32]

Jude Bellingham’s ability to be a goal scoring midfielder is something else A 20 year old kid from Birmingham is already the best player at the moment in Real Madrid’s super team. PHENOMENAL ✨

[@BigDeyum]

Super team? They have Joselu as Striker 😅

[@youngpbands9507]

@@BigDeyumand vini, and Camavinga, and Toni kroos, and modric, and tchouameni, and courtois, and militao, and valverde, and Rodrygo, and carvajal, and rudiger…

[@shakiMiki]

They're buying for future domination. Rather than current glitz.

[@thatracingguy5694]

@@shakiMikiDoing both at the same time tbh

[@jax1670]

JUDE BIRMINGHAM

[@yoditan]

He’s honestly exceeded expectations. But if Real Madrid buys a number 9 I think his role might change again to more if a number 8 depending on what type of number 9 they get.

[@Ffgdchgcc]

True but we could possibly keep this system

[@StillAwesome21]

It will, he's better as a creator

[@Coach-rq6jx]

@@Ffgdchgcc well, seeing this system is Carlo Ancelotti's magnum opus, the system could change if he leaves. I know the new fanbase don't respect a legend like Carlo, but he's very good and adaptable. I'd be happy with him if he decides to stay. Good for our youngsters.

[@ronnyron4681]

He will still retain the number 10 role if Ancelotti use the 4-2-3-1 system rather than outdated diamond formation.

[@ronnyron4681]

Brazil 1970 was the founder of the diamond formation while Denmark 1992 was the founder of the 4-2-3-1. See how outdated is the diamond formation

[@DamienWongHK]

The fact that he adapted a new role immediately playing for Real Madrid, one of if not the best teams in Europe, and in La Liga, one of if not the best leagues, is insane.

[@archishmanroy2017]

Not even top 2 league lmao

[@jaggumonk7]

​@@archishmanroy2017not even top 2? bro thinks serie a is better than la liga. or worse... ligue 1

[@inzainity9752]

Laliga is the best league followed by series A

[@inzainity9752]

​@@archishmanroy2017 Last 3 EPL Man city Man city Man city Last 3 Laliga Atleti Real Madrid Barcelona Last 3 serieA Inter Ac Milan Napoli Now you judge

[@devidwobinson8747]

Joker. It’s not even close to being the best league

[@hollins625]

Thanks for reminding me that my BVB got worse every year... What a great player and what a pleasure it was to have him in Dortmund. I hope we'll play against Real in the Champions League so he will feel the joy again of playing in the worlds best arena.

[@hollins625]

@abdullahrehan1096 Yes, because we had a lot of luck and Bayern underperformed big time under Tuchel.

[@40221D]

Bvb is number in 1 in the CL group of death

[@leobestbote4244]

When Birmingham City FC retired his jersey number in recognition of his qaulities I thought they were crazy but after his Madrid stint thus far I'm like wait a minute let's see.... they might have been on to something

[@dzemilmehovic5271]

it wasnt in recognition of his qualities but coz his transfer to BVB saved them from bankrupcy

[@leobestbote4244]

@@dzemilmehovic5271 maybe so but one of the reasons they did was in recognition of his qaulities

[@dzemilmehovic5271]

@@leobestbote4244 well obv if he generated them enough money via transfer to save from bankrupcy-he must be quality too lol. But they wouldnt have done it if it was just performance lol they grateful club aint shut down

[@StillAwesome21]

​@@leobestbote4244Maybe so? That quite literally why they did, not just "qaulities".

[@leobestbote4244]

@@StillAwesome21 i didn't say they "only" did it to recognize his qaulities, l didn't know they did it for the reason you mentioned too that's why I said "maybe so" I didn't dismiss your contribution did l?

[@kevinerex859]

Remember how people said, that he is the new Zidane. Now people say he is new Ronaldo. He really got it both ways

[@StillAwesome21]

New Ronaldo? You people must have short term memories. 😂

[@God_is_an_Atheist666]

He's literally neither of those players, LITERALLY!

[@TankJr.]

No one says that. Get a grip.

[@WOOOPdoctorFROGhere]

@@God_is_an_Atheist666 of course he isn't "literally" any of those players. Do you know what literally means. Nobody can literally be anybody else. Even if he had an identical twin, he still literally wouldn't be him

[@God_is_an_Atheist666]

@@WOOOPdoctorFROGhere This is the internet no one uses "literally" in the literal meaning. The use here was to emphasize every conceivable comparison doesn't work outside the ability to kick the ball into motion. He the emphasize the last bit of the previous statement because you take everything *literally* 😐

[@12thMandalorian]

Since playing alongside a legend of the game in Joselu he really has stepped up.

[@Abdulrahman_Alhassun]

💀💀💀💀

[@jakelfc3472]

Even if he doesn't play as centrally in a five man midfield, he has the confidence to help get your team further up the pitch. I think of Trequista's doing that, attacking midfielders struggle to do that if the players ahead of them aren't strong - he can, that's why he has been compared to Kaka (who was also the world's best player briefly).

[@thatracingguy5694]

He is a trequista with better defensive work

[@jl91iii]

Football manager gibberish

[@jakelfc3472]

@@jl91iii xDD and to first response: Jude has got the skills of that role and his defensive work isn't bad - accommodating for space to play alongside another defensive minded player.

[@TurinTurambar-oc4nv]

​@@jakelfc3472similar to gundogan, a baller with goal sense

[@emiliohugues315]

I think the most notable aspect of Bellingham is his maturity. The guy is well spokne, uncontroversial and sheer likeable. As a cule I should dread him (I do dread his clutchness), but it is impossible.

[@RL-]

I love how he has this new, free kind of role and he still gets through a ton of defensive work - more in the defensive third than the attacking third. There's no quality more admirable in football than hard work and professionalism, regardless of talent level. It seems to illustrate how grateful some players are that they can do this for a living. For a young man who's got the world at his feet, in a sport where money, fame and ego can be a star's downfall, it's even more impressive to me.

[@ThereAndBenAgain]

Fantastic graphics throughout. Thank you Tifo team. Also, great story. Fascinating how Bellingham has begun the season

[@humanities6352]

The fact is that not only is he playing in the best club in the world but his teammates and manager are all world class players. He’s truly the best talent that England have produced in a long time. A class act!

[@backupdancer3720]

He is filling a void left by Messi and Ronaldo... The void being one where (young) fans of Madrid and Barcelona have been conditioned to need a football hero, a god...someone to follow. There have been better players at these clubs but Bellingham is the perfect product of the times, when players get to big clubs sooner.

[@Ggggggaj]

If Jude continues to play like this throughout the season, wins the treble, top scorer in UCL, top scorer in La Liga, wins the euros, wins puskas, wins World Cup, cures cancer, ends world hunger - then Messi will win the ballon D’or

[@MarioRmz1996]

Your profile picture is bonkers LOL

[@King_Cassidy]

He’s been sublime and definitely will be in contention for best in the world for years to come, but crowning him as that now is pretty strong. Relax.

[@fitsumgarredew9624]

He’s literally outperforming the best players in the world almost immediately after arriving it’s not far fetched to say he’s already the best player in the entire world

[@tueva-pw5pm]

Performance wise he is at the moment but its a long season ahead, if he can sustain this level for the remaining of the season, then he should definitely win the Ballon d'or.

[@george4281]

@@fitsumgarredew9624 lol he's outperforming no one in the elite tier

[@fitsumgarredew9624]

@@george4281 he literally is 💀💀 just look at his stats bro

[@richardlabeja]

@@fitsumgarredew9624 who is a better player in the world right now??

[@zypp]

Insane transformation from bellingham, dortmund producing generational players consistently

[@KilluaYT420]

He's a product of Birmingham city. They produced him. Dortmund nurtured him

[@louisharrington-edmans6737]

Birmingham the cradle of galacticos

[@petercross3984]

England producing generational players 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ArchangelThunderbird]

@@KilluaYT420 i agree. we just bought a rough diamond from birmingham and then cut his edges... now ancelotti is giving him the final polish.

[@Nightsu]

dortmund haven't produced any generational players lol. the word "generational" is getting thrown around too casually

[@kipzonderkop1994]

Big up Stourbridge 🙌🏼 can’t believe such a talent comes from my local area

[@MemesNick]

The PR goes crazy

[@nathanngumi8467]

Yes, Jude has grown and continues to get better!

[@danlewis92]

Reminiscent of Cristiano Ronaldo's development upon joining Real. United had already played him as a central striker in the 2008--09 season, with considerable success, but it was only at Real that he mastered the role and reached uncharted goals tallies.

[@ebowden1168]

I mean he definitely progressed as he hit his athletic prime but United made him into the monster that he was. He had already won a ballond’or before he transferred

[@ohxishxitsxdavid]

Jude Bellingham is that dude. He’s also poised and mature beyond his years. It’s going to be fun following his career.

[@oslonorway547]

OVERNIGHT? They retired his number at Birmingham. What club retires a young player's number? That is how immense his contribution has always been to a team.

[@shakiMiki]

With all due respect, what happens in Birmingham is irrelevant to the world.

[@nihalbhamrah4726]

@@shakiMikiwhy just because your country is trash doesn’t mean burminghan is bad

[@oslonorway547]

@@shakiMiki Tell that to every team he meets. They remember his name and ask to know where he is from. But you? Not one mention in history about you. 😂

[@daddymonyet]

Where did he bring Birmingham City to? EPL? 😂

[@StillAwesome21]

​@@nihalbhamrah4726You've never been Birmingham before, have you? 😂

[@GregoreLopez]

Thank you for the analysis and insight.

[@nas84payne]

Yeah, he is arguably the best in the world at the moment. It’s unprecedented what he’s doing at Madrid. His great character is what’s made him the player he is. We’re seeing a great career in the process. And that retiring of his shirt doesn’t seem so ridiculous now 😀

[@CristanioPeweyyy]

Mbappe must play golf. If you ask anyone who the best player in the world is, they will say Mbappe, KDB, Haaland, Rodri. They have been doing what Bellingham has for years longer.

[@nsoper19]

reminds me a bit of frank lampard. Late runs into the box scoring goals and also banging them in from range.

[@angelosicat7350]

He's living Mbappe's life and I love it

[@uncreative5766]

As an American, one thing that confused me was reading how Birmingham retired his number, which was odd, because it seemed odd to do that for a 16 year old. Watching the World Cup last year, Bellingham reemerged on my radar because he was such a rock for England in midfield. Tifo showed us three charts from Jude's time at Dortmund, but who knows? Maybe Birmingham knew he was a really beyond gifted player when they first signed him to the academy.

[@Mebsuta]

25 million pounds during the pandemic for a second division team that doesn't receive premier league parachute payments is literally saving them from financial ruin. They owe him their continued existance.

[@dgreen305]

⁠@@ryansmith-jr4gnplease tell me how is that embarrassing? It’s called gratitude my guy, I’m sure the club owners are content with the decision. THEY PRODUCED HIM.

[@patbaker2199]

@@Mebsuta Not embarrassing at all, he's going to be one of the best players ever. It's a testament to his talent, and they knew it, so why not?

[@Mebsuta]

@@patbaker2199 what?

[@DSM85986]

Jude is the best English player i have ever seen with a strong mind and humble much love ❤❤❤

[@Edison.m3806]

It might sound counterintuitive but if Madrid get a good No.9, this may allow Bellingham to move back to his more traditional midfield role (goals and assists may not as be as rampant anymore) but this may even make Madrid a stronger team.

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

yes, like he is for England. Not as crazy stats but arguably a better player on the pitch

[@paulleible5568]

Idk ab over night. I was watching him do wonders at bvb. He’s in form but it isn’t a surprise, class player through and through

[@simenstory3321]

Bellingham is amazing, exceeded expectations, but I'd say Harry Kane should be considered the best player in the world atm. If he continues this insane run and do well in CL and Euros, there should be no doubt who deserves the Ballon D'Or next year. To add to this: Kane has been severely underrated for so long because of the team he played for. Glad people are finally catching on - and he is able to up the level even more with a better side around him!

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

Bellingham is a midfielder that can do the job of a striker and Kane is a striker that can do the job of a midfielder. That's why their link up is sooo good. Both are the top 2 in the world right now

[@MrSameerMalik1]

@@user-ed7et3pb4o crazy how the two best players in the world rn are english

[@Opandort]

Best 100 millions euro contract ever better than Eden Mc Donald

[@chrisgreenhough2792]

He's some player alright. Two things that really impress me: his consistency and his size. He so rarely has bad games, and even before he turned 19 he had the broad, strong physique of a fully grown 25-year-old. He can more than hold his own.

[@JudeBellingham-se7ez]

Thanks for your love and support fan, how long have you been a fan?

[@pranavchheda7303]

No body can become worlds best player overnight. it requires a lot of hard work , discipline ,skill and mentality.

[@stewlee2019]

Ancelotti and La Liga are the reason. If he'd gone to the Premier league, he'd have been ordered to march about in defensive midfield becoming the new Henderson zzzz. Thank goodness he's with a coach who respects creativity, in a league which doesn't require the same defensive work rate. Hopefully it'll be great for England, if Southgate continues to trust him like Ancelotti does.

[@user-dm2nx4yu5o]

I agree, I hope he never goes to the PL

[@danecadette4714]

I agree. Just how the team I support, Manchester United, destroyed two elite talents in Anderson and Pogba

[@AlxandreNotavo]

@@danecadette4714 not just two. Countless of players since Mr. Ferguson retired

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

it's funny, considering la liga is actually a lot more defensive than PL. Too many la liga teams sit in low blocks playing anti football. PL is a lot looser. But it does mean that in la liga, the big teams have to spend a lot of time in attack trying to break down the block, whereas in the PL (where smaller teams play more ambitiously and have strong counter attacks) the big teams need to do a bit more defensively to avoid conceding on a counter.

[@raxit1337]

What? He was one of the most hyped up and coming players of the world cup.

[@allanbimanywa8712]

Three years later, birmingham's decision to retire the no. 22 shirt doesn't look ridiculous 😊

[@dzemilmehovic5271]

didnt look ridiculous then either because it was retired coz his transfer saved them financially

[@user-xd5pr4qd4z]

Oh it does

[@mecjel]

Wasn't ridiculous back then. He saved my club

[@user-xd5pr4qd4z]

@mecjel retiring shirts period is stupid. Tom finney, probably England's greatest player ever played his entire career at my club and we didn't 'retire' his shirt. Its a silly modern day gimmick. No player is bigger than the club.

[@user-xd5pr4qd4z]

@mecjel did barca 'retire' messis shirt, did real retire Zidanes or Ronaldos. Of course its ridiculous. What do they do when you retire them, play golf? It's absolutely pathetic.

[@efitz1524]

Reus, Haaland and Bellingham all on the same team and Dortmund still finished 3rd in 20-21. That team is cursed man.

[@electronique6956]

But don't forget that Bayern had LewanGOALski that season. And were walloping BVB like nonsense.😂

[@hommofroggy5727]

Short answer; it boils down to Ancelotti. Long answer; Jude is pretty great and it boils down to Ancelotti.

[@MrReese]

"Overnight"? Huh? Anyone who has been watching the Bundesliga already knows that he has been a top5 player there for like two years. His self-confidence and abilities are absolutey nuts and while it probably wasn't expected that he would score so many goals for Real it was quite clear that he would be play a good role at Real from the get-go.

[@Ffgdchgcc]

True, all of a sudden people acting like all the top clubs weren't chasing him at dortmund.

[@XXBlueThanosXX]

u dont get it, video says best player as in the world he was one of the best in bundesliga but not in the world

[@MrReese]

@@XXBlueThanosXX Seems like you are guilty of what you are accusing me of. A top5 Bundesliga player is usually also one of the best in the world. Want some examples of past and present? Neuer, Kane, Lahm, Lewandowski, Sancho (he was world class before ManUtd messed him up), Haaland, Dembele, Musiala (Messi voted for him at the Kopa award for the world's best U21 player), and so on. Many of Bayern's players fall in that category and Dortmund usually have at least one insane player at any given time that they then sell for crazy money to clubs like Real, Barca, ManCity, etc. .

[@XXBlueThanosXX]

ye but last season is the talk so lets say top 5 last season were haaland rodri kdb mbappe messi not bellingham or any bundesliga @@MrReese

[@MrReese]

@@XXBlueThanosXX Who said anything about top5? I certainly didn't. The single matter of the fact is that the Bundesliga is not getting the respect it deserves. If a player plays at a world class level there people on the outside don't care, if he moves to Real and keeps doing his stuff or moves to ManCity (YUCK) and keeps doing his stuff people suddenly take notice and say he's the best in the world. It's ridiculous.

[@szbox2743]

Imagine Bellingham and Haaland in the same team... wait.. that was Dortmund!!??

[@jonathana6943]

The thing is is that first and foremost he is playing as an attacking midfielder with liscense of freedom which yes is helping him appear into the box to socre goals unmarked but u should be judigng him on how he is playing in his role as am. Is he creating good chances for his teammates, is he combining effectively with his teammates, etc.. But just because he is on a purple patch of scoring goals now all of a sudden he is the best player in the world.

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

Bellingham was just another young prospect with surprising results in Dortmund, but in RM, he plays a pretty vital role. Mixed with the freedom in the field gave him an edge. I more happy that RM didn't fire Anchelotti after 1 season like they did before. Only Anchelotti understands his role very much. Zidane would just harmed his roll with safe approach.

[@OldSchoolBoxing1]

Literally won best player in the Bundesliga last season 🤔

[@lwandomadikizela2213]

Bellingham is baller back at Dortmund but no one knew he would light up Real Madrid that quickly and become their best player from day one. £115 million well spent.

[@MrGamerMaximus]

Most insane PR campaign of the modern game.Fairs.

[@JonaJefe]

I thought Benzema's PR was insane, but they really manage to break their own limits of ridiculousness

[@theskankingpigeon965]

What makes you think Tifo are secretly being sponsored by a public relations company to make a positive video on Jude Bellingham? From what I can tell, Bellingham's brand management team comprises one dude who manages his social media and negotiates sponsorships.

[@hydrolifetech7911]

​@@theskankingpigeon965Just salty rivals who can't see past rivalry and acknowledge greatness

[@Niimerium]

​@@JonaJefe You mean one of the greatest strikers of this generation? ok chelsea and PL meat rider

[@JonaJefe]

@@Niimerium greatest strikers of this generation were Zlatan, Lewandowski and Suarez, even Agüero could be part of that list, but Benzema will always be remembered as a half season wonder, and as soon as Lewy arrived to La Liga, he wanted to escape ASAP lmao

[@Subsbench]

5:24 Very minor correction, but as Stourbridge is just up the road from me, and I worked in Birmingham for many years, the difference is 13 miles, not 20.

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

thanks, I'm a Brummie but I thought they were overshooting it, that didn't seem right to me

[@paulgreen758]

Shoot me down for this, but if he stays fit he will make a great no 10 for England and future Captain, who was the first player to run to Kane when he missed the penalty, I don't know what he said but probably head up mate we go again, he was 19 then, im not saying he will be a Messi of Zidane, but he is certainly on his way, the England team should be built around him in my opinion

[@Farzar017]

Bro is living a dream

[@SlimClipper]

He isn’t the world’s best player. Real Madrid’s PR is something else.

[@Ffgdchgcc]

He's up there

[@thatracingguy5694]

Spainsh PR, Barça players like Pedri, Gavi and Yamal currently are receiving the same treatment

[@SlimClipper]

@@thatracingguy5694 Literally none of them are being labelled as the best in the world. Madrid PR is miles, miles better than Barcelona PR.

[@Deserio2004]

I'm thinking more like UK Press. Just like Formula 1, totally biased to their reps.

[@thatracingguy5694]

@@SlimClipper Lamal is being named as the next messi. Pedri a Xavi Iniesta hybrid. And Balde deserved Golden Boy when he wasn’t even the 5th best player on his team. Seems like strong pr to me

[@zekechap]

They retired the number because he signed a new deal when he had other options and the transfer fee BCFC got kept them afloat financially. The transfer saved the club.

[@-HA11]

My Maths teacher used to teach him in birmingham and she moved to qatar were he recognised her

[@wespicedmemes]

Man that thumbnail is fire

[@genocidejoe]

Been a madrid fan sinces i was 14 years old and this is the first time that i can say we have a overhyped player on our squad, first time and he is English so am not surprised, i love jude but we have players that are way better then him.

[@yogevlahat6830]

@tifo can you do a comparison ideo of Bellingham vs Kaka under Ancelloti?

[@akunwanneprosper7016]

Later we claim that stats is not all about goals But Bellingham is the best player because he scores goals 😂 😂 😂

[@Ffgdchgcc]

Stats are very important + Jude does more than just score

[@florianroelen9780]

Jude has the best stats in everything, it's ridiculous. Not always the best but always very good

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

he literally has no weaknesses in his offensive or defensive stats

[@CristanioPeweyyy]

​@@user-ed7et3pb4oEveryone does mate, this is why some people hate Jude. People like you treat him like's an alien god.

[@TheSnoozeFox]

Hes was just born with this talent its crazy

[@JudeBellingham-se7ez]

Thanks for your love and support fan, how long have you been a fan?

[@mendo35]

Tito must be reading my mind as I was recently wondering this very thing. 😁

[@samiiryare2786]

Talent 🎉🎉🎉

[@hepostclips5861]

Scoring clutch goals does not make you the best player in the world.

[@Ffgdchgcc]

He has great individual ability and controls the game very well. It's much more than just high goalscoring you know😅

[@hepostclips5861]

@@Ffgdchgccyes he is way above his mates but best player in the world, thats a joke

[@StillAwesome21]

​@@FfgdchgccBut all you talk about in the comments is goals, his form is insane, but I wouldn't call him the best in the world.

[@nicholassiocha6088]

3 years later, Birmingham's decision to retire that shirt, doesn't, look so ridiculous 5:47

[@darkoplax7688]

quite the clickbait when haaland and mbappe exist

[@getstuckin_]

The next Ballon d'Or winner?

[@rayandinho978]

He's actually world class ❤

[@algfourty9185]

Deriding the decision to retire his number is what's aged like milk... already and the lad's only 20

[@njnbrlre2679]

Dude was already a great player in DORTMUND

[@xeronix9774]

i realised he was special when i saw him in the world cup

[@lfchemimjr]

O ILUMINADO DO BELLINGOAL

[@DoctorPeach]

Here after he scored another winning goal in El classico at the 90th minute

[@leonjreawani1417]

I think this is a case of misinterpretation. Jude has been just as good for every team he’s played with before joining los blancos. Has he ever had a season where he didn’t outperform every other midfielder (arguably player) in his league?Admittedly his stats are quite better since being in Madrid but I don’t think it’s a stretch to argue he’s been the most inform player in the world for the the past two years.

[@kevinsharpe4880]

5:35 Maybe I don't know football but the #4 is not a midfield position last time I checked so it should be 6+8+10=24. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong....

[@enterfil]

He’s not the best player in the world. He’s just in really good form. I think you still can’t rate him above Vini Jr Mbappe or Haaland.

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

yes, you definitely can lol

[@george4281]

@@user-ed7et3pb4o he's not close to mbappe, kane, haaland, kdb. He's probably on par with vini but not even close to the other 4

[@JPS_Originals]

No shirt number should ever be retired. No player is bigger than the club. You have a club legends and years later you will have another club legend who will wear that number. And then in 100 years from now you will have an epi collection of legends who played in that number. David Beckham, C Ronaldo played in 7, for the same club, Messi Marradonna 10 for Argentina etc etc

[@geeteshjoshi9828]

No doubt he is a talented player, but dude wait for atleast a season, before tagging him as the Best Player 😂 What if he gets injured, or loses his form, you never know. Appreciate him but don't overhype him.

[@joeyriches6218]

I'm assuming their on about based on current form, for which there's a very good argument

[@geeteshjoshi9828]

@@joeyriches6218 yes no doubt he is signing of the year and fits well to Madrid's system, but we still need to wait till the season gets over

[@Ffgdchgcc]

​@@geeteshjoshi9828or atleast half

[@thatracingguy5694]

He is the best young player in the world but agreed defo not the best player overall

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

he's had his form for four years. This is his fifth professional season

[@Keownsky666]

The young lads unreal to be fair , See he made a miraculous recovery to play today 😂😂😂😂

[@Frogitation]

Good vid

[@josesamayoa2734]

Ancelotti has his new Kaka. Bellingham being deployed with similar freedom as Kaka was with that Milan side.

[@hinata8097]

Real Madrid PR helps alot, but I do love Jude

[@weintraub6683]

Man was already one of the best in the world but I guess since he played in the bundesliga it didn't matter. That la liga tax is insane

[@dudess76]

bro I thought and knew that this will happen

[@francisxavierderyzunuo1427]

Jüde ist mein Lieblingsspieler im Real Madrid

[@jonsmiths6192]

That guy has a badass name.

[@furrycheetah]

He adapts so fast at La Liga

[@JudeBellingham-se7ez]

Thanks for your love and support fan, how long have you been a fan?

[@Duchuyle8077]

can someone please teach me how to get a player's radar on fbref like at 3:27

[@saeedyarahmadi9913]

Anceloti made him great player he bought him and coach him well.

[@joseluisgonzalez1047]

He didn’t. That’s just the Real Madrid press. Remember how they even made modric win a ballon de or?

[@JamJamIU]

Please save us with Vini Jr, Camavinga, Tchoua, Militao, Courtois, etc, etc injuries Don Jude Bellingham....

[@joshua1502]

Madrid Pr, if he was doing this in Liverpool but they're still second you wouldn't put that title. You'll probably stop at " best midfielder in the world " cause best player is a stretch

[@Ffgdchgcc]

Lol😂 szobozlai plays for Liverpool and is called one of the best mods itw while not being comparable to bellingham

[@user-ir8er1bh4q]

A bit sad Muisala didnt won the golden boy, but Bellingham is deffinetly alredy one of the best.

[@kaustubhpawar3287]

1:32 Axel not Alex Witsel

[@Keamogetswe_1]

Jude Bellingham transfer to real Madrid. Good definition of player worth the value

[@pirateboyfearless]

Dont think you can really say "nobody could have guessed'.. BCFC retired his number with this exact sentiment in mind.

[@mitchell5942]

He's playing under a much better manager as well

[@AxelMancia-11ST]

Jude´s manual to became the best player in the world: Number 1: Join Real Madrid Number 2: Enjoy

[@kingeik]

Sorry, but I have to comment even before the video as the premise is flawed. He already was the best, but joined a team, which is just so much stronger that his abilities could be channeled more to the type of play required of him now

[@tlgonline]

apart from everything he's a complete athlete. he's both muscular and fast. that's how he adapted so quickly.

[@XXBlueThanosXX]

a month later jude goes going, idk if u saw his scissors vs almeria almost hit just shows how strong and tall he is

[@martinkf]

I think it's very sad that not even TIFO knows the difference between the terms "player with the current best form" and "world's best player" these days.

[@bruhbro1181]

Bellingham to Madrid and Haaland to City made City vs Madrid more interesting

[@MrStarkisser]

He's no Connor Gallagher but getting there.

[@jotarokujo9587]

😂