In a recent episode of his YouTube series, Jude Bellingham reflected on the surreal experience of meeting his idol, David Beckham, while filming a promotional video for EAFC 25. The Real Madrid star expressed his admiration for Beckham, acknowledging the legendary former England international’s impact on football and his down-to-earth nature.
Bellingham, who has quickly become a key player for Los Blancos after his impressive debut season, noted that Beckham is one of the few Englishmen to have successfully made a mark at Real Madrid before him. “It’s an honor, really,” Bellingham said. “There’s always that saying about not meeting your heroes, but I thought, ‘He’s amazing.’ He seems like a really genuine guy despite all the fame and achievements he has.”
However, Bellingham couldn’t help but add a humorous twist, admitting, “He makes me look a little bit uglier, but you can learn to deal with that if it’s on the cover of video games.”
This encounter marked a significant moment for Bellingham, especially since Beckham had previously reached out to him with words of encouragement when he signed for Real Madrid. Although they had communicated before, this was their first face-to-face meeting, further solidifying Bellingham’s feelings of awe.
Bellingham’s stellar performances at Real Madrid earned him the cover star title for EA Sports FC 25, a testament to his rapid rise in the footballing world. Beckham had also sent his congratulations to Bellingham ahead of his move to the Spanish giants, highlighting the camaraderie and support among former players.
With a promising future ahead, Bellingham is not only making waves at Real Madrid but also cherishing the connections he’s forming with legends like Beckham.Jude Bellingham recently shared a heartfelt and humorous reflection on meeting his idol, David Beckham, during the filming of a promotional video for *EAFC 25*. In an episode of his YouTube series, Bellingham spoke about how surreal the experience was, expressing admiration for Beckham’s legendary status and down-to-earth personality.
Now a key player for Real Madrid, Bellingham acknowledged Beckham’s influence, especially as one of the few Englishmen to have successfully made his mark at the club before him. He shared, “It’s an honor, really… He seems like a really genuine guy despite all the fame and achievements he has.”
Adding a light-hearted twist, Bellingham jokingly remarked, “He makes me look a little bit uglier, but you can learn to deal with that if it’s on the cover of video games.” This marked their first face-to-face meeting, despite Beckham previously reaching out with words of encouragement when Bellingham joined Real Madrid.
Bellingham’s rapid rise in football has earned him the cover star title for *EA Sports FC 25*, and the encounter with Beckham further highlights the support and camaraderie shared between footballing legends across generations.
