Jude Bellingham is best in the world! Real Madrid & England star beats Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe & Erling Haaland to No.1 spot & top accolade

The 20-year-old midfielder has just completed a memorable debut campaign at Santiago Bernabeu. He is now the proud holder of La Liga and Champions League titles, while also landing prestigious Kopa Trophy and Golden Boy honours.

Bellingham has been named La Liga Player of the Year for 2023-24, putting him in contention for Ballon d’Or recognition. It remains to be seen whether he can capture a Golden Ball, but he has been ranked as the finest player on the planet in the new ‘World Football Stars Top 200’ from popular card game Top Trumps.

A spokesperson for Top Trumps has said: “Jude Bellingham ranks #1 based on his extraordinary talent, versatility on the field, and the remarkable impact he has made on the game at such a young age,. Not only is he highly valued in terms of his market worth, but his ability to dominate the midfield, coupled with his leadership qualities and consistent performance in top-tier competitions, makes him an inspiration and solidifies his place at the No 1 spot.”

Top Trumps

Top Trumps judge players – from the men’s and women’s game – based on categories such as age, goals, trophies, height and caps. Bellingham, who is said to have a transfer value of €150 million (£128m/$163m), comes out on top as the likes of Inter Miami talisman Messi, new Madrid team-mate Mbappe and Manchester City striker Haaland are left trailing in his wake.