Jude Bellingham, already an iconic figure in world football, has been chosen as the face of Adidas’ renowned product line: Predator. While legendary English players like Gerrard and Beckham embraced these boots in celebration of their 30th birthdays, Bellingham sees the silhouette’s ultimate representation in the current French coach, Zinedine Zidane, whom he considers one of the greatest defenders in history.

Expressing his admiration for Zidane, Bellingham aims to honor the legacy of the Frenchman’s shirt number (5) and his iconic footwear. Drawing parallels with his own playing style, Bellingham combines elegance and a commanding presence on the field, and he is now making his mark with goal-scoring prowess, a facet Zidane was not particularly known for.

Despite his accomplishments, Bellingham aspires to experience a moment similar to Zidane’s most iconic career highlight—the legendary volley. Reflecting on the significance and timing of that moment, Bellingham hopes to create memorable instances with the boots, inspiring the next generation.

“I hope there are many great moments ahead, continuing the legacy of these shoes, of this brand, and trying to inspire the next generation after me. Before Zidane, Beckham, or Gerrard did it then and now it is my responsibility and pride and I hope to enjoy it”, the Real Madrid player added.

“It’s a matter of mentality, what these players have in common is the ability to perform in the best situations, in big matches, and that’s why you are judged in football.”

“It’s natural to win titles like Golden Boy, I’ve been runner-up twice and the truth is I don’t like it. You take it personally when you don’t win. For me, it’s Just keep trying, keep trying and I finally got there,” he said of his recent nomination as the best U21 football player in the world. And he warns: “I’m still learning, growing, and trying to get better every day and push my limits.”