Famous football player Zinedine Zidane praised England’s Jude Bellingham for his impressive performances at Real Madrid, declaring himself a “big fan” of the young midfielder. Zidane highlighted Bellingham’s talent and contributions to the team, acknowledging his potential to make a significant impact in the sport.

Jude Bellingham was acquired by Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in the summer at a high cost, and he is already showing himself to be one of the most talented young players in the world. At the new Santiago Bernabéu, Bellingham has been a massive success, having scored a total of twenty goals across all competitions—his highest tally in a single season.

At just 20 years old, Bellingham is emerging as a genuinely elite football player at Real Madrid, wearing the iconic number five shirt once donned by Zinedine Zidane. The young midfielder chose this number out of admiration for the French World Cup winner, further highlighting the influence Zidane has had on his career.

In an interview with MARCA, Jude Bellingham expressed his admiration for Zinedine Zidane, stating, “Zidane is one of the best midfielders in history. I want his boots and number to endure.” Zidane returned the compliment in an interview with Mundo Deportivo, declaring himself a “big fan” of Bellingham and noting that the young player has already exceeded the expectations of everyone at Real Madrid.

Zinedine Zidane praised Jude Bellingham, stating, “He does amazing things and is a great player. You might have expected him to do what he’s doing, but he’s going above and beyond all the odds. Remember that he is only 20 years old. He is truly raising the standard, bringing a lot of goals and drive to Real Madrid. Seeing him just be himself is wonderful. We want Real Madrid to win games with him, and I really like him. He made every effort to obtain what he required.”

Jude Bellingham suffered a serious ankle injury while putting on a brace during a recent victory over Girona. As a result, he is currently unable to play and is expected to be sidelined for about three weeks before he can return to action.