Jude Bellingham is an exceptional talent , says Borussia Dortmund team-mate Niklas Sule, who suggested the midfielder projects a sense he is wise beyond his years.
The England international has continued to flourish at the Bundesliga outfit this season, with an increased leadership role under Edin Terzic s watch.
Bellingham was handed the captain s armband for the first time earlier this month for their top-flight clash with Cologne, and retained it for last week s Champions League rout against Sevilla.
The 19-year-old s maturity has not gone unnoticed by the rest of Dortmund s squad, and speaking ahead of Tuesday s return clash with the LaLiga team, Sule had fulsome praise for the playmaker.
I think that Jude is an exceptional talent, he stated. I have rarely seen a player at age 19 that made you feel like he might as well have already three children at home and is a family father.
He has that implicitness in his game where he knows, I will lead the team and fight for the team .
That is very, very impressive to see. I am having deep exchanges with him and try to help him a little.
A special night.
— Jude Bellingham (@BellinghamJude)
Bellingham s rich form for Dortmund seems almost certain to assure him of a place on the plane to the Qatar 2022 World Cup with Gareth Southgate s Three Lions.
The teenager may even be a lock to start for England in their tournament opener against Iran on November 21, amid Kalvin Phillips injury troubles, with the former favoured during the September international break.
