“You can’t be human” – Jude Bellingham’s take in the Messi vs Ronaldo debate

Jude Bellingham has never hidden his admiration for Lionel Messi. When asked to choose between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the Real Madrid midfielder didn’t hesitate. At just 21, Bellingham is already one of the best midfielders in the world.

He had a stellar 2023–24 season, scoring 23 goals and providing 13 assists. His contributions helped Real Madrid win LaLiga, the Supercopa de España, and the Champions League. Growing up in the Messi-Ronaldo era, Bellingham idolized both legends.

Yet, during his time at Borussia Dortmund, he made his preference clear. *”Messi for me, for sure,”* Bellingham said. *”You just watch him and think, ‘How does he do that?’ Every time, he does something that makes me say, ‘You can’t be human.’

“* Messi and Ronaldo have each scored over 800 career goals and won 13 Ballon d’Ors combined. Today, Messi shines at Inter Miami, while Ronaldo dominates in Saudi Arabia—proving their legacy is far from over.