Jude Bellingham gives his verdict on the most talented player in the Real Madrid squad

Real Madrid continue to boast one of the best lineups in the football world. The weights on the shoulders of current players remain large and heavy, but they have lived up to the hype to the day. Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe continue to lead the line in the current setup, becoming role models for the current team members. One of the squad leaders, Jude Bellingham has now opened up about the talented and gifted player of the team.

While the Real Madrid side boasts significant stalwarts including Kylian Mbappe, Vinicus Jr, and Fede Valverde, according to the English midfielder, the most talented player in the team is Rodrygo. In an interview after the Champions League playoffs, Jude Bellingham was in awe of the Brazilian international. While Bellingham has been a driving force in the midfield and a talented individual himself, he mentioned that if he tries what Rodrygo is doing, his ankles would buckle. Jude Bellingham said: 

For me he is the most talented and gifted player on the team 

The things Rodrygo does with the ball. The tricks. I ask myself 'how does he do it?' My ankles would buckle 

The 21-year-old English international also mentioned that the 24-year-old Rodrygo sacrificed a lot for the team without complaining. Rodrygo gave Manchester City defenders nightmares in the playoffs as he continued to make daunting runs. He also stated that Rodrygo does it day in and day out without whining.

Rodrygo is the one who sacrifices the most. He doesn't complain, he just does it

How has Rodrygo performed in the 2024/25 season?

The Brazilian forward has been instrumental in Real Madrid’s campaign at the start of the season, especially when Mbappe was not performing as expected. In the Spanish top flight, the 24-year-old has recorded six goals and five assists. Meanwhile, in the continental competition, he has registered six goal involvements in eight fixtures, playing a vital role in keeping the team afloat during challenging times. He will be a key player in the title race and Real Madrid’s Champions League defense for the remainder of the season under Carlo Ancelotti.