Are the Bellingham's the Real Deal?
Does Barcelona have another Messi?
At just 16 years and 87 days old, Lamine Yamal Nasraoui has already secured his place in the history books, becoming the youngest goalscorer in La Liga history. His journey from the prominent La Masia academy to making significant impacts in UEFA Champions League matches has been nothing short of spectacular. Yamal's early career mirrors the trajectory of Lionel Messi, who also rose from La Masia to global stardom. Lionel Messi's legacy at Barcelona is legendary, making any comparison with the Argentinian legend a tall order. However, Yamal's technical prowess, vision on the field, and scoring ability have inevitably drawn parallels. Like Messi, Yamal possesses a unique blend of innate talent and a fierce determination to succeed. Messi debuted for Barcelona at 17, quickly establishing himself as one of the world's best. Yamal, on the other hand, has started making his mark even earlier, showcasing a maturity and skill level beyond his years. Messi was known for bre...
They seem to be the real deal. I would like to learn more about the younger brother. This reminds me of Bronny James and Lebron James. Will Bronny just be drafted so the team gets Lebron? I think it is a similar concept because the team with the brothers will get a large fan base and make a lot of money off of this trade. It is an interesting scenario, but I think the brother has not showed enough yet but a team will still want him so they potentially can get both brothers and a wider fan base.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your thoughts! I totally agree that the younger brother will be sought after because of the fame of Jude Bellingham. However, I do feel like it differs slightly from the James's in that Bronny has his own massive social media following, while not that many people are familiar with Jobe. That being said, do you think that teams will perhaps reach to draft a player like Bronny over better players simply because of his dad?
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This is incredibly interesting story, that I did not know about until I read your article. I think his rise to stardom from Birmingham City to Borussia Dortmund at just 17 is remarkable, having the largest transfer fee for a 17-year-old player in this history of the sport. I think in the case of him and his brother, it will be interesting to find out if he will also get a big transfer or not. Hopefully the younger brother's talent speaks for itself, and he gets a transfer because of his skill set and remarkable talents, as opposed to just because of who he is. I am excited to see this unfold and in the years to come, to see where the younger brother ends up.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment! I'm also really excited to see where Jobe's career goes. I am a little concerned that his older brother being so successful puts too much pressure on him, but I'm sure his talent will shine through if it is there. Do you think having family who are successful in sport creates more pressure or motivation?
DeleteJude Bellingham is undoubtedly one of the best football players in the world right now so his fast entry into the spotlight is no surprise. Could it be argued that his success is not only due to his talent but the fact that he is on Real Madrid. Real Madrid is currently one of the most successful club in the world with an all-star roster surrounding Bellingham. With players such as Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo in the starting eleven along with several other big names, has Bellingham's support played a more prominent role in his success? Where does he actually rank among the greatest footballers to play the game?
ReplyDeleteThanks for your insight! I would argue that his numbers in both Champions League and La Liga this season are undeniable. While he does have one of the best supporting casts, the best players in every sport played with similar caliber players, except they performed the best. Jude is the highest scorer on his all star team, as was Messi back in the early 2010's.
DeleteHe has shown immense promise and potential, drawing praise for his technical ability, vision, and maturity on the field. As he continues to develop and achieve success at the club and international levels, his ranking among the greatest footballers of all time could potentially rise, but it's too early to make such a judgment at this point.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Jude is very young and there are so many uncertainties in sport, however if he continues on this path I'm sure he will go down as one of the best ever. Do you think that it is more important for a young player like himself to have success for his national team or club?
DeleteI've known of the two brothers for a while now, but I've never questioned if Jobe is on the rise because he's a phenomenal player, or because of the Bellingham name. Obviously, he's a great player, but putting it in that sense is interesting. It's remarkable how quickly Jude has become one of the top players in the world, since he was in second division English football just a few years ago and is now at Real Madrid, as well as being only 20 years old. Jude is also becoming a figure outside of the sport as he's one of Adidas' biggest sponsors right now and has constantly been praised for his humble persona and appreciation for his family. He's very close with Jobe too. So the Bellingham name is definitely becoming a more common name in the world of sport. I do think however that Jobe isn't as known as Jude for a reason, and because of this, he has the ability to make a name for himself without immediately being tied to Jude/having that Bellingham last name, because he isn't as known yet. He still has the chance to make a statement for himself as Jobe, and not just as a Bellingham.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment! I agree that no matter what Jobe will have pressure on him to follow in his brothers footsteps, and maybe he is less talented for now. That being said, how hard do you think it will be for him to make his own name, being that his brother has become a world renowned superstar?
DeleteThis post was about Jude Bellingham and how he has one the greatest roadmaps right now in football, and he plays for Real Madrid. This is a very fascinating story which I never even knew about. The way he grew and how he succeeds that fast is always something that comes to mind. The years of hard work really does show in the outcomes of your success. A cool tidbit was the fact that he was 17 years old and teams were already paying 25 million euros of him to come play for his talents. As for Jobe, I have no idea how good he is exactly because it wasn't specified in this summary but if he's good as brother than of course he deserves a contract. Having the last name Bellingham though, definitely might have some bias when teams are thinking of him.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment! I totally agree that there are a lot of unknowns with Jobe as he is overshadowed by his superstar older brother. However, do you think that this happens with every sibling duo in sports?
DeleteAbsolutely, the Bellinghams are making serious waves in football! Jude’s journey from Dortmund to dominating at Real Madrid is the stuff of legends, and now with Jobe on the rise, it's like lightning striking twice. It's super exciting to think we might just be witnessing the rise of football's next dynasty with these two. I personally can't wait to see how far they'll go! If Jobe’s talent blooms like his brother’s, we’re in for a thrilling football saga. The Bellingham brothers could very well become the benchmark for sibling success in the sport. -Logan Gornbein
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment! I totally agree with you, the Bellinghams have the potential to go down as one of the best sibling duos in sports history. How do you think they could stack up, as far as fame, with prominent American brother duos like the Watt brothers?
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