Can Jude Bellingham really become an all-time great?

Robin Bairner examines whether Jude Bellingham can become an all-time great following praise from Roy Keane after England's 7-0 Nations League win over Croatia. The 23-year-old Real Madrid midfielder delivered a standout performance, scoring once and providing three assists. However, Bairner argues that while Bellingham excels internationally, analytics show he has yet to consistently reach the elite level required to rank among the greatest.

Data from SciSports and SofaScore indicates Bellingham's recent club form has plateaued compared to top Ballon d'Or contenders like Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. Although SciSports projects Bellingham with a potential rating of 136.0—the highest among active central midfielders—Bairner concludes he must consistently replicate his England form with Real Madrid to achieve all-time greatness.