Roma legend Francesco Totti has stirred up excitement by placing Jude Bellingham in the same elite category as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Totti's comments came when he was asked to create his “perfect player” by combining the best traits of some of football’s greatest stars.
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A mix of legends - Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo & Jude Bellingham
Totti, who enjoyed a stellar career at Roma, knows a thing or two about talent. He stated that to build the ultimate footballer, you need some magic from several icons.
When speaking to Betsson Sport, he suggested, “You have to have Cristiano Ronaldo's right foot, Diego Maradona's left foot, Luca Toni's heading, Ronaldo the Phenomenon's speed, Lionel Messi's dribbling, Jude Bellingham's physique, and my vision of the game.”
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With Bellingham’s powerful build and impressive skills, Totti believes he has a vital role in the mix.
The current England star, who plays for Real Madrid, is already making waves and chasing his own golden dreams. As fans cheer on this rising star, the football world watches eagerly to see if Bellingham can indeed reach the heights of the legends mentioned.
Meanwhile, Bellingham is currently included in England's squad for October international break games as the Three Lions faces Greece and Finland respectively.
While Ronaldo's Portugal faces Poland & Scotland and Lionel Messi's Argentina lock horns with Venezuela and Bolivia.
