Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has been crowned the world’s best footballer in Top Trumps’ latest rankings, surpassing Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi. Fresh from his Champions League triumph, Bellingham claimed the top spot in the popular card game’s new “World Football Stars Top 200” release.
The rankings, which include both men and women from leagues worldwide, assess players based on age, goals, trophies, height, and caps. Bellingham’s remarkable talent, versatility, and significant impact at a young age earned him the number one position. A Top Trumps spokesperson highlighted Bellingham’s market value, midfield dominance, leadership, and consistent top-tier performance as key factors in his ranking.
Bellingham, who recently won La Liga with Real Madrid, will aim to add another trophy to his collection at this summer’s European Championship in Germany. Despite not featuring in England’s pre-tournament friendly win against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the 20-year-old midfielder hopes to return to Gareth Southgate’s starting line-up for the upcoming fixture against Iceland.
Southgate praised Bellingham’s impressive debut season in Spain, acknowledging his contributions to both club and country. As Bellingham continues to excel, his latest accolade solidifies his status as one of football’s brightest stars.