Kepa [on if Bellingham is at the level of Mbappé or Haaland?]: "Right now, on a global level, I don't know if I see anyone above Bellingham . We are all seeing what he is capable of in each game."
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Serhou Guirassy has 13 goals in 7 games, but Stuttgart isn't backed by Madrid's PR machine so you won't hear about it, he is the highest rated player in Europe and has the highest shot conversion in Europe in moment
Anyone that's been watching all the Real Madrid games - care to share a breakdown of his overall performances outside the goalscoring alone? I have only watched his highlights and he's obviously been hugely influential in the goal + assists arena, but how has he been in controlling midfield, passing, defensive aspects etc?
He is a mix of Zidane and Gerrard imo but way ahead of them at the same age. A born leader, someone who demands the very best of everyone around him no matter their standing. He has an uncanny ability to find time in the box with his exceptional first touch and decision making. Being so clinical In front of goal is yet another major facet to his game which sets him apart. I think he has 19 shots and scored 10 goals so far this season which is remarkable in addition to being a 20 year old world class midfielder. Being clinical was what made Ronaldo stay at the top later in his career but it took him years to learn how. I think mainly it's his mentality and game IQ which is above the others on top of his obviously great technical abilities.
What people fail to realize is that Bellingham isn’t just providing goals but phenomenal midfielder performances. He’s a workhorse who covers the whole pitch. He can play make, link up play, carry the ball, and defend well. Even if his goal output declines, he’s still bringing so much to the table and is proving he should be up there with the best players in the world
I even remember commentators this weekend mentioning him, and I haven't watched any Bundesliga game the past weekend on tv (except Leipzig with no commentary on my betting app).
There's a pretty clear difference that nobody expects guirassy to continue this run of form. It's incredible but it's also very clearly an insane purple patch
You need to understand the his statement rather than taking out of context.
It's like Messi will be the only person in that row. But KDB can sit beside his row with many great players too for what he has done. He did not say he will be sitting alone.
Honestly, I would say the hype is justified. Nobody expected Bellingham to hit the ground running like this at the biggest club in the world. The man is supposed to be a midfielder but is scoring like Ronaldo. Of course it won't last and the vultures will be out as soon as he goes missing in a few games but his start is honestly unprecedented. He is winning us points in almost every match. Nobody expected this level of impact. The Madrid team is built around a 20 year Englishman on his first season in Spain and it's fucking working. I am biased obviously, but for me he deserves all the hype.
He’s a workhorse who covers the whole pitch. He can play make, link up play, carry the ball, and defend well.
It’s funny because Gavi has been providing a lot of this for us this season especially when Pedri/FDJ got injured but you are saying he’s 1/10th the player Bellingham is bases off what? Goal scoring?
Probably not all that much, but this form is expected from Bellingham. He’s been that good for 2 whole seasons. Some guy you hadn’t heard of has 13 in 7 for Frankfurt. Best English striker for the last 2 decades and the premier leagues best for the last 5+ years joins Bayern and this guys outpacing him.
He is not playing as midfielder exactly. Ancelotti though found his strength and utilizing him like that. He is like secondary striker or attacking midfielder for them. But yeah his number is good but so do several striker.
Yup, you are right without it everyone would be calling Bellingham a bum. It's not like he is one of the most in form players in the world in his debut season at a top club after joining for a huge fee.
I don‘t think it’s that crazy. Real Madrid is at least prestige wise the greatest football club on the planet. Bellingham doing well at such a club creates natural praise.
You’re getting downvoted because 10 games is far too few to draw any conclusions. I’m sure some bloke’s first 15 minutes on a football pitch were probably better than messi’s but so what?
It is a little bit sad seeing other Real Madrid fans celebrating Ansu's downfall, while I am here hoping that he will make a full recovery to his form (and somehow leave Barca at the same time, fingers crossed).
Many complained the same about sucking off Messi or CR7 when they exploded. If this sub had existed back in the day, it'd be the same with Ronaldo, Kaká, Zizou, Henry, Ronaldinho etc.
There's a different feeling when you're watching an all-timer unfold before your eyes. Just enjoy it.
Wdym? You said bellingham goals are 75% tap-ins (which is not true) like haaland isn't doing the same but at a higher% and getting exposed in big games