Real Madrid: José Mourinho believes Jude Bellingham is among the favorites for the Ballon d’Or.

José Mourinho believes that Jude Bellingham possesses all the qualities necessary to contend for the Ballon d’Or. The Real Madrid coach particularly highlighted the English midfielder’s leadership and influence. Bellingham once again shone on Sunday during Real Madrid’s emphatic victory over Malaga (4-0) in La Liga, scoring one of his team’s goals.

For Mourinho, the English international’s performances go far beyond his statistics. The Portuguese coach believes that his influence on the game and his ability to guide his teammates make him a serious contender for the prestigious individual award. “Bellingham is not just a high-level player, but also a leader“, Mourinho said after the match.

Having arrived at Real Madrid with high expectations, Bellingham quickly established himself as a key player for the Merengue squad. His versatility, his dynamism in midfield, and his offensive effectiveness have solidified his status among the best players of his generation. As the race for the Ballon d’Or promises to be particularly competitive, Mourinho’s support further strengthens the arguments in favor of the young Englishman.