In the history of soccer prodigies, few have dazzled as brightly as Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham. The 20-year-old Englishman has already carved his name onto the coveted Golden Boy trophy, a testament to his meteoric rise. He now stands on the brink of achieving something truly unprecedented. Bellingham has a golden opportunity to etch his name in soccer history.

The young midfielder has not only captured the hearts of Madridistas but has also caught the attention of soccer aficionados worldwide. The Englishman could potentially become the first-ever Golden Boy winner to clinch the illustrious Ballon d’Or in the very next year. The question that now arises is: Can Jude Bellingham defy the odds and go on to become the best player in the world? Let’s analyze his chances.

Jude Bellingham: Potential Ballon d’Or winner?

Jude Bellingham isn’t just playing, he is painting masterpieces on the canvas of La Liga. His goal-scoring prowess has been a key factor in his candidacy for the Ballon d’Or. Netting an impressive 16 goals in all competitions, with a remarkable 12 in La Liga alone, Bellingham has positioned himself as a key threat. His goal tally, leading the La Liga charts, puts him on course to potentially secure the coveted Pichichi award in his debut season. It is a feat not achieved at Real Madrid since Ruud van Nistelrooy in 2006-07.

However, Jude Bellingham faces stiff competition from Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and PSG’s Kylian Mbappe for the Ballon d’Or. While Haaland has scored 19 goals in 22 appearances for Manchester City this season in all competitions, City’s struggles in the Premier League could dim his chances. Similarly, despite Mbappe’s prolific form, PSG’s uncertain standing in the Champions League adds an element of doubt. The Frenchman has scored 18 goals in 20 appearances for the Parisians this season in all competitions.

The absence of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from the European soccer landscape also paves the way for Bellingham. Notably, Messi remains the only player till date who has won both the Golden Boy and the Ballon d’Or awards. However, the former Barcelona star had to wait four years after his Golden Boy award to clinch his first Ballon d’Or title. With Real Madrid chasing both La Liga and Champions League glory this season, Bellingham’s prospects of winning the Ballon d’Or hinge on his team’s success. The Englishman could notably become the first player to win the Golden Boy and Ballon d’Or in the same campaign.

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As the season unfolds, Jude Bellingham emerges not only as a stellar signing but also a generational talent. Bellingham could follow in the footsteps of other Real Madrid midfielders to win the prestigious award like Zidane, Kaka and Modric before him. His journey from the best young player to potentially becoming the best player will surely captivate fans. The stage is set, and the spotlight is on Bellingham as he seeks to make history with Real Madrid. Do you think Jude Bellingham will win the Ballon d’Or award next year? Let us know in the comments section!

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