Jude Bellingham’s Secret Role in Designing the New Adidas Predator Will Surprise You

Jude Bellingham isn’t just bossing La Liga—he’s also making his mark in the sneaker game. The Real Madrid star played a key role in designing the 30th-anniversary edition of the legendary Adidas Predator boot, a boot that’s been worn by footballing greats for three decades.

Bellingham’s Influence on the New Predator

Adidas Football’s Director of Product, Sam Handy, revealed that Bellingham was directly involved in shaping the latest Predator design. And no, he wasn’t just picking colors—he had a say in the overall feel and performance of the boot.

“Jude collaborated with us on this Predator,” Handy said. “He responded directly when we tested samples and significantly improved the boot’s effectiveness.”

Apparently, Bellingham also worked closely on color schemes and even helped create special limited editions that are exclusive to him.

The result? The Predator 24—a boot two and a half years in the making—features a bold red, white, and black colorway with a splash of bright yellow designed to pop on television screens.

And for the old-school football fans out there, Adidas brought back the foldover tongue, a nostalgic feature last seen in 2002.

Bellingham: The Ultimate Predator Player?

Handy believes Bellingham perfectly embodies what the Predator boot stands for: dominance, flair, and confidence.

“He is the greatest Predator player ever,” Handy stated. “Jude has always had goals, just like Predator. It’s about playing style, self-assurance, and impact on the game.”

At just 20 years old, Bellingham has already built an elite resume:

• 17 goals in 24 games for Real Madrid this season
• Golden Boy winner
• Kopa Trophy winner
• Bundesliga Player of the Season
• Supercopa de España champion
• Scored in the World Cup at 19

And now? He’s helping shape the next generation of Adidas football boots.

Predator Boots and Footballing History

The Predator boots have been part of some of football’s most legendary moments:

• Paul Gascoigne’s goal vs. Scotland (Euro ‘96)
• David Beckham’s famous free kick against Greece
• Zinedine Zidane’s Champions League final volley

Now, with Bellingham leading a new wave of stars, Adidas hopes the Predator 24 will be part of yet another iconic moment.

“If I could make it happen,” Handy said, “I’d want Jude’s thunderous, iconic Predator free-kick to win England the Euros in 2024.”

No pressure, Jude.