James Rodriguez Predicts Jude Bellingham's Ballon d'Or Success

James Rodriguez, the former Real Madrid star, has expressed his belief that he was a better player than Zinedine Zidane during his prime, while also praising current Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham's potential to win the Ballon d'Or. Rodriguez highlighted Bellingham's impressive performance since joining Real Madrid, where he has scored 34 goals and provided 24 assists in 81 appearances. Reflecting on his own career, Rodriguez noted that he finished eighth in the Ballon d'Or rankings in 2014, competing against legends like Messi and Ronaldo. He emphasized that to achieve such an accolade, Bellingham would need to maintain high performance levels amidst tough competition. The Colombian midfielder, now playing for Liga MX's Leon, also shared his admiration for Bellingham's playing style and compared their first seasons in La Liga. Rodriguez's comments come amid discussions about Real Madrid's place in football history, particularly regarding their multiple Ballon d'Or winners.