Real Madrid Icon Draws Parallel Between Jude Bellingham and Another Legendary Player

• Jude Bellingham has been immense since signing for Real Madrid
• The midfielder's continued stellar performances has earned him a flurry of plaudits
• A Real Madrid legend recently spoke about the player Bellingham reminds him of

Jude Bellingham's sensational start with Real Madrid has garnered praise from football legends worldwide.

The young midfielder, who secured a record €103 million transfer to the Spanish powerhouse early in the summer, has seamlessly adapted to life at the club.

Bellingham's remarkable impact on Carlo Ancelotti's team is evident in Whoscored's statistics, revealing his involvement in 16 goals across 14 appearances for the club.

His exceptional form continues to earn accolades, with Los Blancos icon Quique Sanchez Flores recently drawing comparisons between Bellingham and another legendary player.

Sanchez Flores on Bellingham

In a recent interview reported by Madrid Xtra, Sanchez Flores, the 58-year-old former Real Madrid fullback, shared his thoughts on Bellingham. When asked if the Birmingham Academy graduate reminded him of any player, he replied,

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"The one he reminds me of the most is Zidane. His movements, gestures, elegance, and ball movement, he reminds me of him."

Sanchez Flores is not the only one to draw parallels between Bellingham's qualities and those of Zinedine Zidane. Previously, UE Cornella academy director Andres Manzano, who collaborated with Birmingham City before Bellingham's move to Borussia Dortmund, likened the midfielder to Zidane, as reported by Goal.

Additionally, Los Blancos legend Roberto Carlos expressed similar sentiments more recently.

While Carlo Ancelotti may refrain from directly comparing the emerging midfielder to one of the sport's all-time greats, the Italian manager undoubtedly hopes that the 20-year-old can sustain his exceptional form as they prepare to face a challenging Valencia side.

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Gerard Pique praises Jude Bellingham

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Barcelona legend, Gerard Pique haling Bellingham's exceptional talent following a series of impressive performances for the Spanish side.

The 20-year-old's standout moment so far has been his contribution to Real Madrid's victory in El Clásico against La Blaugrana, where Pique remains a legendary ex-player.

Bellingham's display against Xavi Hernandez's team caught the attention of the former defender, who recently hailed the 20-year-old as 'outstanding' in an interview.