Jude Bellingham is already a global football icon. As a result, the Adidas company regards him as the champion of its most recognizable line: the Predator.
British luminaries like Gerrard and Beckham wore the 30th anniversary boots, but Bellingham is clear about who best represented the silhouette: “Zidane is one of the best midfielders in history.”
Bellingham and Zidane are two drops of water in the ocean.
“I hope to preserve the legacy of his number (5) and his boots,” he remarked of the current French coach. Bellingham is maybe the most obvious connection that comes to mind. The stride, the elegance, the driving head held high. Now, the young Real Madrid player is scoring goals in a way that ‘Zizou’ never did.
I aim to carry on his number and his boo’s legacy.
Jude, on the other hand, aspired to be the protagonist of the Frenchman’s most legendary moment. “For what it means and the moment, Zidane’s volley is the first and best memory that comes to mind with these boots,” remarked the Uruguayan.
“I hope there will be many more great moments ahead, to carry on the legacy of these boots, of this brand, and to try to inspire the next generation that comes after me.” “It was done before by Zidane, Beckham, and Gerrard, and now it is my responsibility and pride, and I hope to enjoy it,” continued the Real Madrid player.
“It’s a question of mentality, these players have in common their ability to perform in the best scenarios, in the big games, and that is why you are judged in football.”
Prizes come effortlessly, but it hurts when you come in second and don’t win.
“Winning trophies like the Golden Boy has come naturally to me; I had been second twice before and I didn’t like it.” When you lose, you take it personally. “It was about pushing, trying, and eventually getting it,” he said of his recent nomination as the best under-21 footballer in the world. He also stated, “I am still learning, developing and trying to be better every day and overcome my limits .”
“I’m still learning, growing, and pushing myself every day to be better.”