Sunderland Midfielder Jobe Bellingham Names Birmingham City Legend as His EFL GOAT…

Sunderland Midfielder Jobe Bellingham Names Birmingham City Legend as His EFL GOAT..

Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham has revealed his pick for the greatest player in EFL history, naming Birmingham City legend Trevor Francis as his personal “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time). The 18-year-old, who began his professional career at Birmingham City like his older brother Jude Bellingham, expressed deep admiration for Francis, who made history as English football’s first £1 million player.

Jobe highlighted Francis’ lasting legacy at St Andrew’s, where he debuted as a teenager and quickly became a fan favourite due to his pace, skill, and goal-scoring ability. “He’s a legend not just at Birmingham, but in English football overall,” Jobe stated. “What he achieved, especially coming through at such a young age and reaching those heights, is something I really look up to.”

Francis played over 300 games for Birmingham City before moving on to a successful career with Nottingham Forest, winning two European Cups. His trailblazing transfer fee in 1979 revolutionised the game, and his influence continues to be felt. For Jobe, whose own career is on the rise, the connection to Birmingham’s past and the inspiration drawn from Francis’ legacy is clear. “To me, he set the standard,” Bellingham concluded. “He’s my EFL GOAT.”

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