Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has revealed what Jude Bellingham needs to do if he wants to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or award.
Jude Bellingham has enjoyed a great debut season at Real Madrid, leading the side to another La Liga title as well as reaching the Champions League final.
The England international has been productive in front of goal, scoring 23 goals for Carlo Ancelotti’s team. However, the 20-year-old faces stiff competition from club teammate Vinicius Junior, Manchester City duo, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and PSG’s Kylian Mbappe.
However, Aguero believes a Champions League title will go a long way in Jude Bellignham’s pursuit of a Ballon d’Or award.
Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Deportivo Alaves at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 14, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alvaro Medranda/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
Speaking to Stake.com, the retired former Atletico Madrid, Manchester City and Barcelona forward said that while Bellingham’s overall body of work this season will speak louder than a few sub-par matches, it would do the youngster a lot of good if he plays a starring role in the upcoming final.
“It’s hard to evaluate a player for three or four matches,” Aguero said. “He’s had an amazing season at Madrid – his first at that – and he’s made it clear: he can wear the colours confidently, with all their weight, and played a key role in many matches.
“He didn’t shine in the face-off against City, but he was instrumental in one of Madrid’s goals. The Ballon d’Or stuff… we’ll have to wait and see. Winning the Champions League matters a lot in that. We’ll have to wait.”
Jude Bellingham is gearing up to play in his first Champions League final next month, as Real Madrid will face Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium.
