On June 19, football finance expert Rob Wilson stated that Jude Bellingham’s future commercial value will exceed that of soccer icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and dominate his contemporary, Kylian Mbappe.
Wilson is highly optimistic about Bellingham’s prospects: “From a commercial perspective, Bellingham has the potential to surpass both Messi and Ronaldo. If he continues on his current trajectory, in 10 years, he will also significantly outstrip Mbappe in terms of marketability.”
Wilson elaborates on why he believes Bellingham’s commercial value could overtake Mbappe’s: “Right now, Mbappe appears more established and gained fame earlier. Both players have a potential commercial value far greater than their current worth. While Mbappe is currently more valuable, Bellingham holds a higher commercial potential, especially considering his career is just taking off.”
“Bellingham’s age and the timing of his move to Real Madrid are perfectly suited to enhance his marketability. Conversely, factors such as Mbappe’s extended spell in Ligue 1 and being in Messi’s shadow will limit his appeal compared to Bellingham.”