Carlo Ancelotti is in awe of Jude Bellingham’s qualities after the Englishman stole the show in Real Madrid’s victory against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night.
The 20-year-old midfielder scored an outrageous header to give Los Blancos a 2-1 lead against the Italians, marking his 15th goal in all competitions for the Spanish giants.
According to Livescore, Ancelotti has now compared Bellingham to former Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane, highlighting the Englishman’s exceptional qualities that make him stand out.
Bellingham joined Real from Borussia Dortmund for £88.5 million in June and has quickly established himself as the club’s best player this season, setting numerous records.
Meanwhile, football fans are calling for Jude Bellingham to be awarded the Ballon d’Or already after another scintillating performance for Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, as reported by Talk Sport.
The 20-year-old midfielder is the first player in Madrid history to score in his first four Champions League matches for the club, following his impressive contribution in Los Blancos’ 4-2 victory against the Serie A champions.
David Alaba spotted the midfielder’s run and sent a cross from deep into his path, and Bellingham calmly scored with a classy header.
Former Ballon d’Or winner Fabio Cannavaro, who won the prestigious award in 2006 with Real Madrid, has hailed Jude Bellingham as the most in-form player in the world. Cannavaro’s words resonate widely in the footballing world, acknowledging the Englishman’s remarkable performances for the La Liga giants this season, which has seen him net 15 goals in 16 games.
Bellingham has already claimed the prestigious Ballon d’Or Kopa trophy, along with the Golden Boy Award and two La Liga Player of the Month honors.