“Baby of the Team” – Golden Boy Winner Jude Bellingham Will be Grateful for Teammates’ Support, Asserts Cesc Fabregas

Since moving to Real Madrid, Jude Bellingham has been having the time of his life. The 20-year-old’s on-field exploits are at the heart of many crucial wins for Los Blancos. The soccer world has rightly rewarded Bellingham for his excellence this year. He bagged the Kopa Trophy for the best young player at the Ballon d’Or ceremony as an Arsenal icon gave him his flowers. Tuttosport has honored the Englishman with the Golden Boy Award, given to the best player under 21. 

Hence, Cesc Fabregas praised the Real Madrid star and weighed in on his stint at the Spanish capital. Similarly to Jude, Fabregas won the Golden Boy Award during his Arsenal stint. Years later, he bestowed the same occasion and recognized the game of a fellow soccer player. While doing so, Fabregas also opined that Bellingham is in the right place, surrounded by ace players.

Cesc Fabregas on Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid stint

The soccer world has witnessed Jude Bellingham’s meteoric rise in Real Madrid. It is indeed the solid backing from his star teammates that aids the 20-year-old to light up the stage. Speaking to Radio Marca during the Golden Boy Award ceremony, Fabregas asserted that Bellingham gets the much-needed support from fellow Madrid stars. 

“It’s very important when you’re young to be well surrounded. I was very lucky in that with Arsenal, I had experienced players to guide me. I was the baby of the team…I’m sure Bellingham will be grateful for that in the future too,” said Fabregas.

In fact, Fabregas, being one of the early Golden Boys, is indeed the right person to speak about the importance of being surrounded by talented players. While asserting the English wonderkid will be grateful to his teammates, Fabregas recalled the trustworthy support he earned from his legendary Arsenal teammates.

Anyhow, while stressing the impact of teammates on a player’s career, the Arsenal icon did not shy away from lauding Bellingham’s individual talent.

Bellingham earns stripes from Cesc Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas also assured that Jude Bellingham unquestionably is a great candidate for the Golden Boy Award and deservedly won the honor. “Bellingham can’t have any credit taken away from him. It’s a sign that his potential is enormous,” Fabregas added. Given Jude Bellingham’s consistent stellar shows for Real Madrid, Fabregas’ comments on his individual prowess don’t come as a surprise.

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Shortly after hanging his boots while playing for the Serie B side Como, Fabregas took the side’s managerial role. Therefore, the veteran’s observations on Bellingham come from the lens of a seasoned soccer player and a manager. The way things are going, Bellingham would definitely impress other professionals and veterans like Fabregas.

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