Jude Bellingham has been more than just a blessing for Real Madrid. There have not been many players like Bellingham at this club, who have taken the situation by the scruff of their neck at a very young age and delivered consistently.
He became a leader at the club as soon as he joined, and it was obvious that the kid was no joke. Well, when you pay 100 million for a player, you'd expect them to be more than a joke, and Bellingham, even then, exceeded expectations.
Real Madrid fans were not the only ones. Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães was asked about who he thinks are the three best midfielders in the world, and he gave an answer that would make Los Blancos fans happy.
Guimares ranked Jude Bellingham first, Pedri second and Vitinha third
As it should be, I guess.
For his reasoning, Guimarães was pretty clear about why he picked them in that order. He said: "Jude is more difficult to defend.
"Jude Bellingham is the best midfielder in the world. He’s complete. Physically very strong, he scores goals, defends. A monster. I am a big fan of him.”
Aren't we all, Bruno?
What Bellingham has achieved in just two seasons at Real Madrid - or what he has achieved at just 22 years old - is insane. It is exceptional and downright impressive.
I will be fair. Pedri and Vitinha are exceptional players as well. Their qualities are there to be impressed by, but Bellingham just has that oomph around him that he wants to make things happen everywhere.
We saw time and time again last season and especially the one before - Bellingham worked brilliantly with the ball, scored crucial goals and created chances, but going back, the Englishman was there as well.
He was one big reason why Real Madrid did not concede even more goals last season, and a big reason why Real Madrid's defense was actually solid two years ago.
Bellingham just seems to want these sorts of things a bit more than his peers, which makes him a brilliant option to have on your team.
No wonder Guimarães was so keen on Bellingham. I actually cannot blame him even a little bit for this. Jude Bellingham is simply that kind of a baller that makes things happen. Whether you like it or not, that is the case.