Despite Hailing Jude Bellingham ‘Best in the World,’ Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland Dominate Premier League Legend’s Dream Team

In the world of soccer, opinions are like buses; they come along every few minutes. And when it comes to the best player in the world, there is no shortage of contenders. Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe have redefined the role of strikers in modern football. Known for their goal-scoring prowess, both the stars have been terrorizing defenses across Europe. Another popular name in the mix these days is Jude Bellingham, who has taken the world by storm with his performances for Real Madrid this season. However, despite his super performance for Los Blancos, a Premier League legend has ditched Bellingham for his dream team.

In a recent ESPN FC talk show, the former Premier League legend sent shockwaves through the soccer world with his surprising dream team preference. Let’s delve deeper, and hear more about his dream team preference and the surprising Bellingham snub.

PL legend picks Mbappe and Haaland over Real Madrid’s star

Former goalkeeper and Premier League legend Shaka Hislop hailed young sensation Jude Bellingham as the “best player in the world at this moment”. He did so without hesitation while answering some questions. However, when asked about the prospect of his dream team, Hislop preferred Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland over Bellingham. “I said Jude Bellingham right now. But if you tell me I get to build a football club from the ground up, I still think my first two picks would be Haaland and Mbappe,” Hislop claimed.

Hislop’s choice of Kylian Mbappe and Haaland over Bellingham left fans and experts puzzled. His statement is bound to raise eyebrows, given that Bellingham is widely regarded as one of the most promising young players in the soccer world. He has already established himself as a key player for Real Madrid and England and is tipped to become one of the best players in the world in the coming years.

However, Hislop’s comments were also a testament to the undeniable prowess of two of the most electrifying young talents in the sport today, i.e. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. They are widely regarded as the crown jewels of the next generation of soccer superstars. With their record-breaking goal-scoring prowess, both the strikers have solidified their positions as two of the best strikers in the world.

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Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland: The Dominant Duo

Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are often described as the “goal machines” of the modern era. With their blistering pace, clinical finishing, and ability to turn the outcome of the matches, they remain the prime candidates for any dream team. Both the star strikers have consistently proven their mettle, not only in their domestic leagues but also in the UEFA Champions League. Their exquisite performances on the grand stage have catapulted the stars into the limelight of Ballon d’Or.

Shaka Hislop’s preference for these two young stars over the highly touted Jude Bellingham is a testament to the undeniable impact they have made on the game. With the Ballon d’Or race also heating up, Mbappe and Haaland are not only dominating the present but shaping the future of the sport.

Whether they are chasing personal glory or leading their teams to victory, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are set to dominate the soccer scene for years to come, just like they dominated Shaka Hislop’s team.

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