Jude Bellingham Named LaLiga's Player of the Season

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been named LaLiga’s Player of the Season after helping secure the club’s 36th league title.

Bellingham, 20, received more votes than Vinícius Júnior, Antoine Griezmann, Artem Dovbyk, and Robert Lewandowski from fans, club captains, and experts. He scored 19 goals and made six assists in 28 league games, with 23 goals and 12 assists in all competitions.

Bellingham, who couldn’t attend the ceremony due to preparations for the Champions League final, dedicated the award to his team and fans.

“I would like to dedicate it to my teammates, the coaching staff and, most importantly, to the fans of the best club in the world, It’s a pleasure every time I play for this team. Hala Madrid!”, he said in a message.

The England international, previously named Bundesliga Player of the Season for 2022-23, transferred from Dortmund to Real Madrid for €103 million.

Dortmund’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl praised Bellingham’s talent and character, expressing confidence in his performance in the upcoming final.

“I know how strong Jude is and I know his personality very much, so he’s an amazing player, an amazing character and of course, he will do everything to win that final,” he said.