A lot of Leeds United fans have heaped praise on Birmingham City’s Jude Bellingham.
The midfielder is just 16 and turned in an accomplished display against the Whites that included a well-taken goal.
However, due to his young age, he could not last the whole match and was substituted in the 74th minute.
Is Bellingham the brightest prospect in the Championship?
Yes, he has a great career ahead of him
No, he is too raw
Despite this, though, he left a lasting impression on many Whites supporters.
Bellingham off. He looks a player.
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) December 29, 2019
16 year of age, madness.
— Ashleigh (@ashlaurenn_) December 29, 2019
He is a player. Class
— Will Blythe (@WillBlythe1) December 29, 2019
Such a tallent won’t be their in Jan
— Joe (@Rhino12344) December 29, 2019
Brilliant player!!
— Tom Holynski (@ThommHol) December 29, 2019
Class player. He’ll be in the premier league soon
— King of GPRT (@leedsinfidel) December 29, 2019
Other Leeds fans want their club to sign him.
Someone tag Victor Orta in
— Tom (@Tommeh_7) December 29, 2019
I would have him my squad
— Ken Carrick (@bigcarrick) December 29, 2019
Sign the lad up…..please.
— Richard M. (@RikMM65) December 29, 2019
Can we take him back to Elland Road
— FUMV2??©? ®? ™? (@FTBL_CXHENV2) December 29, 2019
What do we think?
To be regularly starting in the Championship at just 16 is incredible, and this lad looks to be set for a fantastic career right at the top level of the game.
Bellingham was up against Kalvin Phillips and Stuart Dallas, who between them have 351 Championship appearances.
However, the midfielder stood out and picked the perfect time to get forward as he arrived late in the box to finish off a cross from Maxime Colin. (0:51)
Birmingham would do well to keep Bellingham in the summer on the evidence of this display.