Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been named the best attacking midfielder in world football in Planet Football’s latest rankings, beating Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Argentine youngster Nico Paz to the top spot.
The ranking, sighted by PUNCH Online on Wednesday, focuses on traditional No. 10s, creative midfielders and attack-minded playmakers, while excluding deeper midfielders and defensive operators from consideration.
Bellingham claimed the number one position despite a season that fell below the exceptionally high standards he set after joining Real Madrid. The England international faced questions over his role alongside the club’s other attacking stars, but his performances at the World Cup reminded fans of his ability to influence matches at the highest level.
Planet Football highlighted that Bellingham’s struggles were largely linked to Real Madrid’s midfield balance following the departures of influential figures such as Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić, rather than a decline in his
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