We Need To Talk About Jude Bellingham

Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid is a scary prospect. Today, we break down the reasons why.
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0:00 - Introduction
01:20 - The Rise of Jude
03:15 - Dortmund Star
07:01 - Real Madrid
Producer: Tinashe Chipako
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[@r0b3rt_959]

His move to Dortmund literally saved Birmingham from bankruptcy. If that's not worthy of getting your number retired, not much else could be greater than that.

[@cupperdigger3494]

Been a fan of Madrid for amost 25 years and learning this fact made me really love him right away. I hope he brings us a couple CL and Laligas in his 10-15 years. Or even better maybe he learns the secrets from Modric and stays healthy and just magical till 38, playing for us for 18 years! Wouldn't that be increadible?! I'd love that.

[@tz5116]

​@@cupperdigger3494Seeing him play live against my club (SC Freiburg) for years was a pleasure. We'll miss him in the Bundesliga, that's for sure. It's the smartest transfer Madrid can do.

[@moreblack]

That's not how retired numbers work I doubt.

[@alexandrebastidaferreira1746]

@@moreblack Thing is he could've gone to Dortmund for free and decided to sign a new contract just so he could be sold.

[@BensleyDRAKE]

@@moreblack Get the point bruv

[@Kaijufied]

Hes been smart about his career so far, he couldve moved to a big club after he broke out at Birmingham but chose Dortmund, stayed there to develop his talent and now has moved to Madrid to learn from Modric and Kroos

[@bagpussmacfarlan9008]

Errm, Dortmund isn't exactly a small club! I think I know what you mean but maybe a bit disrespectful :)

[@Kaijufied]

@@bagpussmacfarlan9008 didn’t know how to word it tbh, too late to change now tho

[@bihansiceklone]

​@@bagpussmacfarlan9008dortmund is a good club for young players to go to develop is probably what kaijufied meant

[@masilomoshesh1475]

​@@bagpussmacfarlan9008He didn't say it's small club but it's not a big club either when you put it next to Madrid, Barca, Liverpool, Juve, Bayern, Chelsea, and even United with all their woes. It's become a "stepping stone" club.

[@bagpussmacfarlan9008]

@@masilomoshesh1475 It's a big club...I knew what he meant, just wanted to point it out. Literally has one of the biggest weekly attendances in Europe...but yeah, it's not RM, Bayern etc etc...

[@samwiseshanti]

Something important to mention about Birmingham City retiring his shirt number- unfortunately i dont remember the exact details and im too lazy to search for them now, but one big reason he was so loved and respected there was that he deliberately signed a new contract just before leaving, with the only reason being to make sure Birmingham got a good transfer fee for him.

[@bigt6665]

saved them from liquidation as well

[@NotSoSqueezy]

We don’t get much joy at the blues he was a breath of fresh air for us

[@trappz_io2620]

He also made sure that there was a sell on fee in his bvb contract

[@samwiseshanti]

@@bigt6665 yesss that was it, thank you. I remember a lot of fans basically crediting him with saving the club, from what I heard, he's genuinely beloved over there

[@RealTaIk]

@@trappz_io2620 In German contracts it is standard that the club who produced the talent is going to get a compensation fee for all the future transfers.

[@jsh7939]

I think another big reason why they retired that number is because his transfer fee basically saved the club financially and he made sure that he put a sell on fee in his contract for Dortmund.

[@ashraffikri8615]

top man

[@phillyjackson1680]

how much did bhc got for the madrid sell on ?

[@shaxxs]

@@phillyjackson1680 From what I've read, around 10M

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

@@phillyjackson1680so altogether they got around 35m probably…which is massive money for a championship club

[@victorascencio9938]

​@phillyjackson1680 10M I believe, for a total 35M from him to BHC

[@TheGradeFootballer]

At 19, he is half the age of Modric and his reign could span across 2 generations with world at his feet at Real Madrid.

[@androidgamingking630]

When he retires, Modric will be in his prime.

[@athunderfan]

​@@androidgamingking630yeah exactly, bellingham is the perfect player to have until modric fully developes into his potential. Very smart business by madrid

[@anaekeharry9570]

​@@androidgamingking630😂😂😂😂😂

[@vassilyvodka2638]

@@androidgamingking630 he's the golden god. When he peaks, we will FEEL it

[@vulcan6687]

@@androidgamingking630 ong!!!

[@jackprice4959]

Going back and watching this. Everything is understated.

[@Krishnakumar-wl7ih]

Its crazy how many world class talents Dortmund has created in the past decade. Truly an elite footballing academy and scout....

[@athunderfan]

I wonder if they ever just decide to hold on to these players and make a push for a UCL or something. If they held on to their last crop of talents they couldve had such a great team

[@skolf5732]

@@athunderfan they will never do that because its their clubs identity, just like Real only that real buys the best players on the market Galacticos ...

[@malvo2496]

@@athunderfan Problem is that they can only attract these young talents if they give them official or unofficial release clauses.

[@athunderfan]

@@skolf5732 yeah it is very far fetched, but I love underdogs and would hope that maybe one day they can contend for some silverware

[@athunderfan]

@@malvo2496 yeah the financial side is another difficulty

[@almae3]

hell man, that knocking at 6:48 scared the sh!t out of me 😂

[@mokh2350]

I swear 😂😂

[@kyriakos02]

My guy is a year younger than me. Fair play to him. Reminds me alot of Iniesta and Zidane

[@channers625]

He is so differnt to iniesta and zidane wtf. Don't think he will be as good as them but definitely a generational talent

[@thetruth4654]

«Stop it, get some help.»-Michael Jordan

[@kyriakos02]

@@channers625 Hold up first of all no player is the same as any other player. Everyone is their own thing. I simply stated what he reminds me of. And second, he's still a kid. Don't assume he won't reach heights like Iniesta and Zidane did, because I can assure you they didn't become greats when they were 19 years old

[@channers625]

@@kyriakos02 If he reminds you of Iniesta and Zidane you shouldn't be watching football. People like you look at football like you play FIFA, you just look at their age and you think he's got so much potential. He does. But not like Zidane. You can just tell if you watch how they play and the qualities they have. Zidane was a transcendent player. Jude doesn't have have those qualities. He is very well rounded and is very mature of his age and has a great personality. But in terms of quality, he's not at level of Zidane. I'm a Madrid supporter so I wish he is as good but I doubt it. Pedri is ahead of him unforuntately

[@Luis-kv8zc]

@@channers625you think Pedri is ahead of Jude...

[@therodian96]

As a Dortmund fan for 15 years, of course it hurts to see him go and of course I would have liked to see him stay with us for another 1-2 years, which would have been good for his development, but he is doing everything right. Now he has the chance to play with two of the best midfielders of all time and learn from them. Jude really is destined for greatness and is a perfect fit for Real, I'm sure he will succeed. Sky is the limit for this young man.

[@lordbendtner7021]

And you got a metric shitton of money. ;) That should sweeten the pot a bit.

[@krompkap09]

I think the reason why there was no drama whatsoever is that the player was in control of the situation due to a very clear vision of what he wants for his career.

[@eduardomaldonado5793]

Most definitely he knew his dream hood club was madrid and he was determined to go there this isn’t like a mbappe situation that’s why I love Bellingham so mature for his age he doesn’t car about money or the drama he just wants to play football

[@Model_Roe]

Agree 💯 Jude seems very alpha male and a natural leader you can tell all the Real Madrid players look up to him and respect him that's why I think after Nacho he'll be captain although some are saying Fede but I wouldn't be surprised if Jude gets it before him

[@NotSoSqueezy]

As a Birmingham City fan I feel like a proud dad. I told all my friends this kid is special and they just thought I was being biased

[@Model_Roe]

Honestly I think Jude is gonna be like the David Beckham of this generation re fame and reach because he's conventionally attractive I see a lot of brands wanting to work with him and he'll be the biggest sports superstar in the world

[@robertmarginean164]

You gotta respect Jude: he went to the most pressure-heavy environment on Earth, because he backs himself up to deliver

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

I don't know how you find time to make videos when you're on the road, but thank you! You manage to compress a lot of information into a short period of time, but it comes across as relaxed and well-researched. Thank you, and best wishes to Jude at RM. 😎🙏

[@ItsJesssee]

He’s going to shine so much he’s a fantastic baller with elite mentality ..

[@bagpussmacfarlan9008]

It's the mentality that sets him apart...I don't see him being bothered one bit about being at RM. They know that too, very few on the planet have a brain like his and proper talent. I love Sancho but you can see the difference...

[@bagpussmacfarlan9008]

Ha, looks like I was right, he's in his element!

[@njerukhan]

I heard tell-tale that Jude actually extended the contract at Birmingham, hence his sale to Dortmund essentially saved the club that was in financial ruin. Hence, it's understandable of Birmingham's decision to retire his number.

[@Drainy1986]

Yes, he could have left at 17 for a fee of £300k in compensation, but elected to make Dortmund pay to save Birmingham. He could have taken it as a signing bonus if he was greedy

[@TheCreator1875]

The greatest thing about Jude isn’t as tangible or measurable as his dribbling or his scoring/assisting. His mentality, character, he will never hide from the biggest occasions. Honestly it’s like the football gods have chosen him. When it matters most he’s there he’s puffing his chest out, it’s incredible

[@Model_Roe]

We are definitely living in the Jude era lol 😂 it's happening

[@m00dude]

Fun fact - Trevor Francis, the first British player to be sold for over a million, was also a Birmingham City player.

[@mzamogagaimzeeza9055]

Bro that knock was entirely out of pocket. It’s 02:00 in the morning and I shouted at the top of my voice who’s there and woke up the the whole fam 😂

[@ac14cmpunk25]

Heartbreak Moment for him in the end 😢 With him fully fit on the pitch we would have won the title Amazing Character, a world class Player in the making

[@febrianr8578]

The fact that not only this channel discuss Jude as the new signing but also he knows about the circumstances surrounding the club. This channel is Goated. I mean as a Madridista , i know both our main FBs are (almost) depleted. Although we just signed Fran Garcia back. Can't wait to see Bellingham play in Right Back🙌.

[@bibimbap5917]

Bellingham in right back, Camavinga in left back and you've got the greatest line of defense 💪💪

[@shadibrahim1489]

As frustrating as it is knowing how close Utd were to signing him in my heart I know for a fact he made the right choice. I can just picture him being sat on the bench by Ole and Mctominay starting ahead of him, ruining his career

[@jk269]

united were not even close lol

[@m22y]

@@jk269 before he went to dortmund

[@utdspiritf1virk758]

@@jk269 were so incleedibly close it was unreal But idiots at the club had to fuk it up Same with haaland Saf had showed Bellingham around carrington, at 17 so we knew he was special. If I remember he didn’t come to us because he was not guaranteed football and we took way too long to secure the deal. The haaland was even worse because ole wanted him, we all thought we were going to get him ole even hinted at press conference we would get him, but we didn’t because the stupid glazers and Woodward would not pay an extra 5 mil which would have bought him for around 25 mil euros I believe. And he wanted to work with ole again and play for Utd.

[@harleyokeefe5193]

Post fergie Man U is where promising young careers go to die, I’m so happy he didn’t go there

[@miloudbouchefra200]

Man Utd has already ruined Sancho and it's doing to Rashford what Tottenham has done to Kane.

[@tanto_entertainment]

Really enjoyed this one. Big ups for this calm, informative video. It wasn't busy, straight football.

[@BobDerGute84]

The club officials of Dortmund and Madrid, Perez and Watzke, are long time friends. The relationship between the clubs always was good and professional, so a drama-free transfer like this was to be excpected. And Bellingham? He's the oldest 19year old in the world. Future Ballon d'or winner.

[@mr.sushi2221]

The second black English player for Madrid. He is a legend already and that’s crazy

[@Model_Roe]

I'm not surprised because usually Madrid goes scouting in Brazil for players but for him to have been watching Jude that long suggests there was some sort of insider connection

[@elQueFaltaba]

Big hopes for this guy at Real Madrid. Keeping Modric and Kroos one more season so they can mentor the youngsters could be expensive, but it's such an investment. Having Kamavinga play as left back for some games last year opens up the midfield slots as well, but he went back to shine for France playing midfield lately. Plenty of choices for Carletto

[@abody499]

Camavinga needs to play in the middle - he got rusty after playing at LB. Compare the exhibition in Anfield with any game he was at LB. Tchouameni out, and Camavinga the resident 6.

[@herrnoname2.094]

It was nothing but a joy to watch him in Dortmund. We truly love him here! Great Mate!

[@atomaticom1821]

As a Dortmund fan I can only confirm how good he actually is. Especially this season he was by far our most consistent player and that at the age of 19! I watched about 95% of our games this season and I swear he never had a performance worse than 7/10. Just always reliable and a true leader at such a young age. Deservedly so he got to wear the captains armband in a few games when Reus and Hummels didn’t play. There have been so many 80+ million transfers in the past few years and in many cases like Felix, Pogba, Mudryk or Griezmann you could already tell before that they’re not gonna be worth that much money. But with Jude Bellingham I think it’s justified and I believe he’s gonna live up to the expectation.

[@buchiumeadi9149]

Hopefully he doesn't get any serious injuries

[@BGeezy4sheezy]

He’s incredibly mature and is good at pretty much everything. It’s hard to think of a good comparison for his style. Potentially the heartbeat of Madrid and England for the next decade and a half

[@Kirui_Nyamor]

He's not better than Pogba in any way. He's overated. He's no Zidane.

[@ness9038]

@@Kirui_Nyamorhe’s 19 lmao he will be better than both of them

[@Dinoo1234]

If Mbappe joins, Real Madrid are set for the next decade. Their midfield is set no need to change it and loving the videos

[@dimitrijejovanovic5939]

I really don't think that PSG will relinquish him without a fight

[@Model_Roe]

So said so done ✅😂

[@96wtfomg]

My early impressions on Jude as a person when I saw him in the Real Madrid press conferences is that of someone who has elite mentality. Hope he can prove it in the next seasons.

[@Model_Roe]

He's very advanced for his age hearing him talk he sounds 50 lol but that's not a bad thing that's why I'm predicting he'll be like a Michael Jordan/David Beckham of football I don't doubt aside from Mbappe he's going to be the biggest superstar in football he just has the whole package he's tall he's handsome influential men want to look like him women want to sleep with him he's charismatic articulate photogenic personable I don't mean to glaze 😂 but if you're doing PR for Real Madrid Jude is a dream come true because he has it all

[@mobah5618]

Cant wait for Jude to debut with us this season. He provides us with a different touch in the midfield. He can press high, he is a good defender, has really great IQ for a 19 year old. Hope he soaks in as much as he can from Kroos and Modric this year, they will turn him into a beast.

[@Doa744]

cool channel and as real madrid fan very happy to see jude join the team!

[@shauryasharma2268]

Video insightful and fun to watch as always. Btw that Perez knock had me startled

[@eddiecorado1635]

Great video, the door knock had me looking around 😂

[@metro-sn]

2:45 The reason Birmingham City retired his number is that they were in financial trouble at the time, and his transfer fees helped save the club. They’ll also receive 10 percent of the fee Real Madrid paid to Dortmund.

[@sflimza]

Absolutely love your videos bro you’re going to blow

[@muhammadryanelyeddari8631]

I'm not even a massive Madrid fan but I'm really excited to see him join them.

[@buffaloslamhd8380]

1:28 I was not expecting this. Never knew he had Irish connections. Imagine him and Rice in the Irish midfield, but instead we have Will Smallbone and Jason Knight

[@Virgil191]

it’s the curse of irish football, we’ve had nothing to attract anyone since robbie left

[@teadrinkingbritishperson]

Jason Knight is a baller DCFC come on you rams

[@fivestarman5130]

​@@Virgil191that shouldn't be important. Jack Grealish, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham are all English as far as I'm concerned. Sure they have Irish ancestry to some extent and yes, the way Grealish and especially Rice shafted us did leave a very bitter taste but as far as I'm concerned, they're English. We need to do better at developing IRISH players. We've been shite at that for the good part of a decade now We used to have the likes of Paul Mcgrath, Roy Keane, Liam Brady, Dennis Irwin, Ronnie Whealan, etc. Now our most exciting player at the moment is Evan Ferguson who's a teenager playing for Brighton and although he looks class and has a lot of potential, you can see how far we've fallen off Even if you go back to the late Naughties when we were weren't very good, we still had the likes of Robbie Keane, Shay Given, Richard Dunne, Damien Duff, John O'Shea and Steve Finnan who were all playing in the Premier League for some very well established and even successful English clubs. Even during the 2010's we had the likes of Seamus Coleman and Shane Long playing consistent football in the Premier League We should sort out our own problems with the lack of world class talent in Ireland before trying to pry away talent from England

[@Virgil191]

@@fivestarman5130 i honestly think it’s because nothing draws young talent to us anymore, if someone has a two eligibilities such as ireland and england they’re always going to choose england because right now the prestige of that squad is atmospheric compared to ours and it’s because our most notable name is bazunu. You look back at even the early 10’s with robbie there was at least something to get players but now it’s completely non existent. Personally i think the next wave of irish talent is gonna come from england born players who have very irish roots, like the irish community in london alone is booming and i’m a product with it and it’s even extending into gaelic for an extent which i was apart of, we’re never going to have a great home growth scheme since we’re too small but luckily we spread like the plague but we just need to make use of that and ACTUALLY look for talent abroad where there’s statistically more irish people thsn there is in ireland

[@buffaloslamhd8380]

@@fivestarman5130 it really does say a lot when some of our best players play for Rotherham, Derby and St. Mirren. Genuinely embarrassing

[@n0ttgabriel]

“transfer was completed with little to no drama” - Liverpool fans still heartbroken.

[@nevemlaci2486]

Bro went to Real and casually owns the league ☠️

[@Model_Roe]

Jude owns football 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fotballaddict]

And here i am 19 yrs old watching a video about how succesfull a 19 years old player is

[@sizwe260]

Would love to see this man make a video about Forgotten ballers like nasri, ben arfa etc great videos keep it up

[@FlameOfAnor9]

Another masterclass mate. Pure analysis not all the yelling and crying on KZbin this transfer season

[@johnyprigioni859]

That knock on the door got me, not going to lie.

[@boltyboy]

When he plays for England he just looks a different class. Hopefully he stays fit and gets better. The last English players to burst on the scene that young both sorta flamed out (Owen & Rooney) and neither became the massive world star we were hoping for. Fingers crossed that Jude does

[@jamorfati]

rooney carried england for a bit.

[@boltyboy]

@@jamorfati No doubt but when he was 16-18 we all thought he was the next Pele.

[@shadow_realm47]

Y'all put too much pressure on Rooney. He was supposed to fend off Chelsea Liverpool City at the club level and win a world cup with Darren Bent and Peter Crouch with Lampard Gerrard and Scholes all playing out of position.

[@boltyboy]

@@shadow_realm47 All I am saying is that he wasn't as good as we all thought he might have become, and yes the injuries (the 3 metatarsals in 2004, 2006 & 2007 and especially the ankle injury in March 2010) really didn't help, neither did his drinking and general self-abuse. Definitely a great England player but not at the level that Ronaldo, Messi, Ibra got to around the same time. But if you go back and watch him in the 2003-7 timeframe we really though we were getting something amazing

[@superred5]

Having watched his development for the last few years, I always had a feeling he'd be special; but watching his performance at the WC was completely insane. The closest thing I can equate it to was when I saw Mesut Özil play for the German WC side prior to his move to Real Madrid from Werder. He was everywhere. Every time you looked around, there was this kid finding a pass, juking a defender, tracking back to help out. You just felt that this kid was going to be THE guy...

[@abody499]

Interesting, because when I watched Ozil on the Bernabeu grass, I saw the most lazy and frustrating waste of space to ever have been given the privilege. I'm sure Bellingham doesn't have that in him though. That said, the shirt weighs heavy in Madrid - only the best can handle that.

[@user-ol8ri4lb7d]

​@@abody499ozil is one of the most technically gifted players to play the game don't disrespect him

[@abody499]

@@user-ol8ri4lb7d well, maybe, but I sat and watched him make no effort when effort was required - that's the quickest way to lose the support of the Bernabeu. there is nothing worse in football than a player with all the ability to be a world star, but too lazy to realise that potential.

[@DavidHaynesGK]

OMG THE KNOCKING! I whipped my headphones off faster than Jude signed that RM contract!! FFS

[@juscalvin2699]

bro that knocking sound at 6:45 scared the shit out of me🤣🤣🤣i'm watching this with headphones on at 3AM

[@elfojo6785]

Ik this is weird but that knock on the door sound effect was so well done I litterally pauses the video and looked outside for a good five minutes with my headphones it sounded like a bit distant

[@williamideker4573]

I checked if I liked immediately when you said you have won the cl with stevenage in fifa at 19 years old, I really felt that one haha. Love your videos, keep up the great work. Greetings from Germany

[@welcome2football]

He'll win the Ballon d'Or in the next 2 years

[@Fran-nz2dc]

Such a good video!

[@yhg7ygo7g7igoi]

That knock scared the shit out of me

[@an-gl1zw]

was waiting for this video

[@marshallmsonza347]

Ey man,yo content is dope

[@a.a677]

So excited as a Madrid fan, can't believe he's 2 years younger than me

[@christopherflux6254]

Jude and Grealish are from Brum. Maddison is from Coventry. Midland Midfielders are bossing it.

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

Excited to see the likes of Jacob Ramsey flourish too. Will always root for Brummies/Midlanders on the world stage. And kind of interesting how Jack and Jude, the two most expensive English players ever, are from both sides of Brum!

[@Neb-uj4xt]

Congrats on 2 fiddy brother x

[@FootballIconic]

Cheers!

[@economicsofentertainment]

Love this video

[@karlivanr]

I can't wait how he's gonna perform in Real Madrid, knowing he'll get some knowledge from Kroos and Modric. Idc about his goals/assists since he is a central midfielder, but I'm really excited

[@TK_Brainslug]

I will miss seeing Jude in the Bundesliga next season but I think he is a clever boy he will thrive at Real and learn for other teenager Modric in the squad. By the way what the EFF happened to Sancho? Great video as usual

[@Model_Roe]

it's perfect timing I think Real Madrid really needed him they have been looking for that next big superstar since Ronaldo left and they found Jude so I have a feeling Jude is going to be pushed heavily by the Real Madrid PR machine as the next big thing as like Ronaldo Jude is tall conventionally attractive articulate charismatic has personality influential and personable he's like made for TV 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@nawwk79]

Fun Fact: The Beatles song Hey Jude, was written for him.

[@Model_Roe]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Onebadterran]

I am looking forward to Moukoko at Dortmund and seeing what his career turns into too. I won't be surprised if we have the same conversation next year, though potentially about Bayern buying him since he contributes to the German nationality requirement.

[@evesbolling142]

Not only Moukoko! Watch Adeyemi, Duranville, Bynoe-Gittens and Kamara

[@clivematthews95]

I hope he matures very well, I don’t know him I hope he really brings it, I trust Florentino and Ancelotti Love you Tinashe great video as always 👍🏾

[@gingerbob14]

Can’t lie Tinashe; this has 100% been the hardest one to click on. Still not over the pain.

[@simonshakespeare82]

I think the reason they retired the shirt number was because the club was close to going out of business & him signing an updated contract allowed them to get a bigger fee & therefore keep afloat

[@user-rr1il8bz9l]

In my opinion he is really smart, moving to madrid at the time just right to learn from modric and kroos, really smart move

[@Model_Roe]

Since Ronaldo left Real Madrid want a new superstar so Jude came at the right time Jude like Ronaldo is tall conventionally attractive articulate charismatic personable influential and more importantly marketable if you're doing PR for Real Madrid Jude is a dream come true 🥰 dude is so made for TV

[@danielhdez_06]

Nice one, to me he is the definition of a professional footballer. Mature, with composure, serious about his game and truly in love with football.

[@olszi00]

Hey man, first of all - great video. Personally, I see Bellingham as the missing piece to what I perceive now (by a fine margin) the strongest midfield in the world that Real has. One video idea/request from me, tho: could you do the same about Musiala? I think that there is not much evidence suggesting that one is clear of the other atm or is going to develop into a better player. As both are generational talents, I'd love to see your take on Musiala and his impact on Bayern in the years to follow. Cheers!

[@jsh7939]

the comparison is basically circumstantial because they play very different roles and with very different playstyles with Musiala MUCH further forward with almost no defensive responsibilities as opposed to Jude.

[@olszi00]

@@jsh7939 You misunderstood my comment then. I'm pretty sure it's already widely known they are different types of midfielders - put aside the experiments of Nagelsmann to play Musiala as number 8, the man is clearly thriving when playing either as a 10 or a left winger with more of an inverted winger/advanced midfielder role. What I would like to see is a video of Musiala's current and potential impact on the Bayern team in the years to follow. Hot take, I consider him to have even a higher ceiling than Bellingham does, all things considered.

[@dr_ubo]

Came to make a similar comment. Musiala is also a generational talent, a 10 in a generation where classic 10s are basically dead.

[@jsh7939]

@@olszi00 meh. They’re both so young that we won’t be able to tell and like I said they’re very different players. Bellingham has certainly made the right career step though.

[@emilianomederos]

Not really, Real needs a box to box with good foot, something like Makelele, Casemiro, Xabi Alonso etc

[@andresuaza]

What a well-articulated video. Well-presented history of the player and opinions of the host. Well done. I don't even like football!

[@doe22us]

Jude is a very good player i like him a lot, amazing he is only 19 that is crazy to me, my mind is blown.

[@andrewmatlala6130]

Good for him. English players should start playing outside of England. That way they can evolve in terms of their style of play as well as being cultured. Moreover, they most likely to be successful than playing local. Its a good investment for England as a whole.

[@berlinocelot]

It's not normal how good he is at the moment. I really don't get it. The maturity he has as a player at 20 is astounding. He makes the right decisions all the time and his whole vibe is that of a world class elite tier modern midfielder that is at the peak of their career. Mad that England have legit some of the most raw attackers in the world right now.

[@samwiseshanti]

I'm English but i live in Madrid with my Spanish wife and kids- i cant tell you how excited i am about this move. I am a bit nervous that it might all go badly, but i just cant see how it would tbh. I cant see the pressure being a problem- he's literally surrounded by world class midfielders who are more thsn capable of playing without him, and also his personality just seems perfect to deal with it all. Theres no question about his talent, his ability at his age is frankly ridiculous. And man, to have England's midfielder playing at this Real Madrid team at this age is going to be amazing for the national team.

[@Model_Roe]

I think Real Madrid have been looking for that next big thing after Ronaldo left and they found it Jude like Ronaldo was in his prime Jude is tall conventionally attractive articulate charismatic personable influential eg men want to look like him women want to sleep with him and he's marketable plus I read Jude's jersey has been the #1 selling jersey this season if you're doing PR for Real Madrid Jude is pretty much a dream come true lol 😂 he's made for TV he is the whole package

[@garyanderton]

Madrid has turned into school.. Cama, Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham all learning from Kroos and Modric.

[@Earjobes]

Thanks for the Stevenage shout out. From a Stevenage resident (unfortunately)

[@sidz6123]

bro that door knock got me good 😂😂

[@-MacCloud-]

He’s going to be the best midfielder in the world one day. Injuries are all that could stop him imo.

[@oyedilours1228]

Wtf ! The Thanos hand is so goood man !!! Good job :)

[@hugoleesong]

Brilliant vid. What part of the UK are you from, mate?

[@corn985]

My only concern is his fitness, in particular his knee. 19 is a young to start having recurring knee injuries. I hope that the RM medical team are able to resolve the issue. He is definitely a player who seems to have what it takes.

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

It’s also a problem that came about because he never got any rest at Dortmund and he was pushed to play through his injuries. No doubt at Madrid he will not have that kind of responsibility or pressure just yet, and won’t have to play quite as many minutes. He seems to take his career and fitness seriously so I hope he recovers fully soon and for now prioritises his health over his desire to play.

[@user-rf6bs4zo6y]

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[@ItsAuddo]

brother he was basically playing as a striker and midfielder for Dortmund when injuries occurred in their squad. He got over worked, that’s injury prone to begin with. He’s 20 he hasn’t even developed into his adult body

[@corn985]

@@ItsAuddo I hear what you are saying and there in lies the problem. A lot of young players who haven't fully developed and are thrown in early due to their immense ability tend to have a career blighted by injuries. A recent example is Jack Wilshire who once had Barcelona courting him but he never quite hit the heights due to a string of injuries. I hope Jude is managed better at RM

[@joachimluft4501]

Best move for Real and welcome Jude to the best Club of the world. Hala Madrid my expectations concerning Bellingham are without borders....i really expect him to take over Madrid in one year:)

[@BroodjeEend]

With my headphone on, that knocking at 6:45 scared the shit out of me XD

[@Club420]

I'm a FC Bayern stan. I'm endorsing Jude Bellingham; this guy is a legendary player.

[@Baltiquee]

Musiala tho 💀💯

[@Berserk_Bean23]

@Football Iconic you should definitely do a colab with The Irish Guy, yalls content seems to gravitate around the same players so some sort of collaboration for a longer vidod might be interesting

[@jmr1255]

I was wearing headphones and I almost shat myself when I heard the knock at 6:47. I thought someone was knocking on my window... on the 3rd floor

[@lennonmanasa2301]

Someone with Zimbabwean heritage talking football on KZbin 🙌🙌

[@TheLyricist11]

If he's going to learn from Modric and Toni Kroos, he could be one of the few lengendary English Footballers

[@Model_Roe]

Absolutely 🤗 sky's the limit for him

[@matthewsengendo6302]

I love the vid but you made so many good points

[@dorisharon3438]

6:51 dude I’m watching in the middle of the night in the kitchen that knocking sound scared the shot out of me

[@cesarordaz139]

England’s national team is insane. They might win the World Cup.

[@ezraezra2928]

Insane? They might be a big favourites on winning the tournament at first until: 1.They faced bigger teams like France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, or Spain. A game at which England might fall short. 2.They lost on penalty shootout. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Baltiquee]

​@@ezraezra2928their team consists of alot of young players tho which would evolve till 2026 and if not that one then surely the 2030 one

[@ezraezra2928]

@@Baltiquee Crazy thing is they didn't include Ivan Toney. He was a phenomenal at first with Brentford up until a long-term ban really destroyed his dream.

[@dark1810]

they will overhype themselfs to the point of implosion as usual

[@indiekiddrugpatrol3117]

​@@ezraezra2928Southgate has a clear bias against players who don't play at big clubs. I don't think we needed Toney anyway imo.

[@arizden8759]

That luka modric 18 joke deserves a like broo

[@shimp3080]

yo the door knocking sound was so real i thought I'm crazy for a second 6:47

[@thenoobestgamer981]

6:46 that knok really scared me man I was alone in my room and the knok came from my closet so yeah thank you for the 5s of pure horror

[@abdullahamin4527]

Nearly gave me a heart attack, thought it was a demon

[@thenoobestgamer981]

@@abdullahamin4527 Lol

[@greg_nicholls]

Meanwhile in London… West Ham are demanding £120m for Declan Rice 🤦‍♂️

[@heberthr.6978]

And we are gonna pay lol

[@bigt6665]

stop spreading shit to push the english overpriced narrative... it was 90 mil+ add ons for a player who is KEY to west ham and has 3 years on his contract

[@zero59267]

Real is like playing a career mode, again. Bought the arguably top 3 midfield wonderkids (camavinga, tchouameni, bellingham) to transition one of the best midfield trio (casemiro, kross, modric). It's crazy what they're able to pull off, truly a club oriented towards the future. Imagine if they're be able to get Mbappe at some point.

[@arahaitham123]

"there's no drama" Liverpool fans: MENTAL GYMNASTICS

[@Gooner468]

6:47 damn... i was on my headphone and i thought somebody was knocking at my door ... plus it was at the middle of the night😂😂

[@KearatwaSedidi]

Already have to do a recap on him

[@agoonnas]

that door knock made me go crazy looool

[@japanijoota6190]

for real bruh....... every time I hear it.... it is so real. And my actual room door is on the right of me, so I went total crazy. Who the fuck is knocking my door so late at night.

[@lewellynjnr.tjakaurua177]

This Guy is Special 💯