According to Real Betis star Aitor Ruibal, Lionel Messi will still be the best player in the world as long as he plays, and Jude Bellingham will have to wait a long time.

As a result of his remarkable performance at the 2022 World Cup, superstar Lionel Messi of Inter Miami and Argentina has increased the number of Golden Ball championships he has won to eight in 2023. He is also in the race for the FIFA Best Player Award. Following in his footsteps is a new generation of exceptional skill, with Real Madrid and England midfielder Bellingham being a prominent part of this new generation.

When questioned by media whether the 20-year-old Bellingham is currently the best player on the planet, Real Betis opponent Ruibal responded by saying, “Is this guy currently the best player on the planet?” Bellingham scored again in his most recent match for Real, bringing his total to 16 goals in 18 matches. “As long as Messi is active, I can’t say that anyone is better than him.”

Regarding Bellingham, Ruibal continued by saying, “It is true that Bellingham is one of the best right now, and at his age, Bellingham is definitely one of the best here.”

In 2023, Bellingham was honored with the coveted Kopa Trophy as well as the Golden Boy award. This player possesses a tremendous deal of potential. There is a high probability that he will be a contender for the Ballon d’Or award in the not too distant future.

Bellingham shattered the record in Madrid that had been previously set by the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo, and there is no indication that he would slow down in the future, despite the fact that he is now being examined for a shoulder ailment that may at some point require surgery.