Real Madrid's 2023 move for Jude Bellingham was the beginning of a rise which has seen the midfielder take the crown as the world's most marketable footballer, pairing superb performances with a refreshing, down-to-earth personality in media interviews.
The former Birmingham City academy graduate reportedly turned down both Manchester City and Liverpool before agreeing to £100 million move, becoming the first player English player to wear the famous white shirt since David Beckham's departure in 2007. He even turned down Manchester United before that.
