Jude Bellingham has had his shirt number retired, been in a team of the season, scored a goal, and become an England regular. It's not bad for a teen.
"We will be talking about one of the top five players in the world in two or three years," says Guillem Balague.
On Monday, Bellingham is likely to win his 17th England cap when he faces Germany, the country where he went from promising youngster to eliteMidfielder.
No teenager has ever played more in Europe's top-five leagues than Bellingham has, and he is close to the top for defensive and attacking actions.
Bellingham played in the first team of his hometown club in the Championship.
He played in 41 of their 46 league games despite being 16 for most of the season.
He was too good for the English second tier and visited some of the best clubs in the world with his parents.
People laughed when Blues retired his number 22 shirt, but they knew he was a good player.
He adapted well to Germany, but it wasn't his decision to leave, according to a recent radio interview. He didn't want to go to another city.
Pep Clotet, who was manager at the time, sent me a message saying that the 16-year-old who just made his debut is going to be one of the best players in the world." It's history.
When Bellingham joined the team in 2020, he immediately became a member.
He played in 29 league games and 46 matches in the season that ended with him playing for England at the Euro 2020.
He and Eduardo Camavinga shared a record for the most times a teenager has played in Europe's top five leagues in a single season.
It is not close for a long time. Bellingham has played more time than anyone under the age of 20.
He said before the Manchester City game that it was a bit of a surprise. I didn't think I would have the same effect as I have.
I didn't think I'd have to wait that long. At the deep end, the coaches gave me the chance to learn. I had qualities I didn't know I had.
I feel like a lot of aspects of my game have improved.
He is the third captain behind Reus and Hummels.
Raphael Honigstein, a German journalist, said that he is so dominant for the team. They rely on him a lot. He won't have to worry about his starting place. There is a sweet spot for him.
A team that hasn't been so impressive has already seen Bellingham in it.
He wanted to sit next to the people he would learn the most from in the dressing room.
Many kids with similar talent, but only players with duty of care for themselves and professionalism like that will be able to do what Jude Bellingham does.
At both ends of the field, Bellingham has excelled. He has won the ball more than any other teenager in Europe's top five leagues.
Only Camavinga is above him for tackles.
Going forward, he's a highly ranked person. He has 11 assists, which is second only to Germany. Four teenagers are in front of him for goals and assists.
Only Lorient's Adil Aouchiche and Barcelona's Pedri have created more chances.
Bellingham has already played over 150 club games and 16 for his nation, and he will not turn 20 until the end of the season.
He is all over the place for the team. He is fast and powerful. He feels like he's in charge.
It's not unusual for talented youngsters to leave a team that has only won two German cups in the past 10 years.
Dembele moved to Barcelona. Christian Pulisic became a member of the club in 2019. Erling Haaland went to Manchester City this summer, after joining Manchester United last year.
It is hard to see Bellingham staying beyond this season with most of Europe's elite interested
Honigstein stated that he will be next summer's Haaland. Dortmund will be hoping he can stay longer. He said a few months ago that he wasn't going to leave his job.
If he starts performing like that at the World Cup, it will be obvious how good he is.
Whoever misses out on him will feel like they are missing out on a lot of talent.
He can play in any system. The system doesn't stay the same with him. The system will evolve over time because of him being there.
He is similar to a classic English general. MaybeLiverpool are the closest to playing like this
He had offers from Manchester United before he moved to Germany. Everyone will be clamoring for his signing.
The physical challenge is something he enjoys. He will fit into the league.
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