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Chicharito praises Jude Bellingham as best midfielder in the world

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 7:50 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Chicharito praises Jude Bellingham as best midfielder in the world

Summary

Javier Hernandez, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward, praised Jude Bellingham as one of the world’s top midfielders. Speaking on a podcast with Rio Ferdinand, Hernandez described Bellingham's performances over the past three to four years as exceptional, noting his versatility and work ethic. Ferdinand echoed this sentiment, predicting that Bellingham could win the Ballon d'Or in the future. Bellingham is yet to join Real Madrid's pre-season training under head coach Jose Mourinho following a standout World Cup campaign with England, where he scored six goals and helped his team finish third.

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•Javier Hernandez lauds Jude Bellingham on podcast with Rio Ferdinand.
•Hernandez calls Bellingham among the best midfielders globally.
•Ferdinand predicts Bellingham will win the Ballon d'Or.
•Bellingham had a strong World Cup, scoring six goals for England.
•He is expected to join Real Madrid's training under Mourinho soon.

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7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester United icon waxes lyrical over Real Madrid’s Bellingham: ‘One of the best midfielders in the world’

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Former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward Javier Hernandez, famously known as Chicharito, has named Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham as a player who deserves even greater appreciation on ...
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