Published on 05.12.2023
England and Real Madrid midfielder, Jude Bellingham, was awarded the coveted Golden Boy award that recognizes the most impressive young male footballer over the last calendar year.
Bellingham has starred since joining Madrid from Borussia Dortmund, scoring 15 goals in all competitions so far.
Jude’s remarkable rise to the top of world football has been nothing short of sensational. He started his professional career at Birmingham City, where he became the youngest player to make his debut for the club at the age of 16 years.
In 2021, he made a big move to Borussia Dortmund, where he continued to impress and in the summer of 2023, Bellingham completed a big transfer to Real Madrid, becoming the most expensive English player of all time. He adapted quickly to life in Spain, becoming a key player for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
“I have to have big goals, to win the lot if possible,” Bellingham said upon winning the award handed by Tuttosport. “I enjoy playing for my country, England, and with Real Madrid as well. The pressure is huge but I’m so happy to represent both of these teams. I’m going to give it my all to win trophies both for my country and for Real Madrid.”
Bellingham is the first English player to win the Golden Boy award since Raheem Sterling in 2014, and the third overall, after Wayne Rooney in 2004. He is also the first player to win the award with Real Madrid, and the third to win it after playing for Borussia Dortmund, following Erling Haaland and Mario Gotze.
Bellingham has expressed his gratitude to everyone who has supported him in his journey, especially his family, who he says give him the motivation and love to keep striving. He has also named his brother Jobe Bellingham, who plays for Sunderland, as one of the potential future winners of the Golden Boy Award.
The 20-year-old is already regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world and this exemplary achievement demonstrates the high regard Bellingham is held in.
