Bellingham first Englishman in Ballon d'Or top 3 since 2005

England national team and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has become the first English footballer to make it to the top three in the Ballon d'Or nominees list since 2005, Report informs.

During the Ballon d'Or award ceremony in Paris Monday the English footballer was in the top three alongside Rodri and his Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior. In 2005, English footballers Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard made it to the top three.

The Ballon d'Or was won by Manchester City and Spain national team midfielder Rodri.