Jude Bellingham named LaLiga Player of the Year

The former Birmingham City midfielder joined Real Madrid for €103 million

Author: Ben CartwrightPublished 29th May 2024
Last updated 30th May 2024

Jude Bellingham has been named the LaLiga Player of the Year.

The winner at the award gala, held in Sardinia, was chosen by votes of fans, club captains and a committee of experts.

The Stourbridge-born star has hit the ground running in Madrid after singing from Borussia Dortmund - scoring 19 goals and registering 6 assists in 28 games for Los Blancos.

The former Birmingham City midfielder prevailed in the final vote - beating a number of high profile names such as Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski and fellow Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Jr.

Bellingham, who was unable to attend the gala, sent the following message: “Thank you for this award, it is an honor to receive it. Sorry for not coming because I'm preparing for the Champions League final. I dedicate it to my teammates, the coaching staff, and most importantly, to the fans of the best club in the world. It is a pleasure every time I play for this team. Go Madrid!".

LaLiga Player of the Year shortlist:

  • Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad)
  • Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
  • Artem Dovbyk (Girona)
  • Kirian Rodriguez (UD Las Palmas)
  • Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
  • Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid)
  • Isco (Real Betis)
  • Aleix Garcia (Girona)
  • Alexander Sorloth (Villareal)

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