Jude Bellingham produced one of the greatest individual performances in World Cup history on Sunday night as England convincingly beat Senegal 3-0.
The 19-year-old’s performance has led to people actually questioning his real age as we’ve never seen somebody his age perform with such maturity and quality.
@BellinghamJude is not 19….I want to see the birth certificate!!!
⭐️ Unreal ⭐️— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) December 4, 2022
Bellingham assisted the opening goal for England as Jordan Henderson put the Three Lions 1-0 up on the 38th minute. This assist meant that Bellingham became the first player under 20 to get a goal and an assist at a World Cup since Lionel Messi did so back in 2006.
Jude Bellingham is the first player to score a goal and provide an assist at a World Cup before turning 20 years old since Lionel Messi in 2006 🤯 pic.twitter.com/mYUzFqzbQ0
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) December 4, 2022
Everyone knew that Bellingham had the quality, but after closely watching him in Qatar, he’s getting all the praise he deserves on social media.
Goodness me, @BellinghamJude is unbelievably good. He’s the leader in this team. His parents must be so proud. Love him.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 4, 2022
The Borussia Dortmund midfielder became the first teenager to assist a goal in a World Cup knockout stage since at least 1966, as that’s as far as Opta’s stats go. However, nevertheless it’s not a bad record to break after 56 years. As the games go on, Bellingham keeps on raising the stakes, and it’s almost certain that he’ll break more records along the way.
🏴Jude Bellingham is the first player to score and assist at a World Cup before turning 20 years old since Lionel Messi.
He also becomes the FIRST-EVER teenager to record an assist in a #FIFAWorldCup knockout fixture.
England's golden boy 🪙#Qatar2022 | #ENGSEN pic.twitter.com/G33TH50sdF
— Jonathan Thomas (@Rocketman_Jon) December 4, 2022
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