Jude Bellingham Wins 2023 Golden Boy Award for Outstanding Performances. Jude Bellingham has been named the winner of the 2023 Golden Boy award, recognizing him as one of the top young footballers in the world. The 20-year-old midfielder had a remarkable year, establishing himself as a standout player for England, Borussia Dortmund, and Real Madrid.
Bellingham’s exceptional performances for both club and country propelled him ahead of strong contenders such as Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala and Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde. His contributions on the field made him the clear favorite for the award.
The Golden Boy award, presented by Italian newspaper Tuttosport, honors the best player under the age of 21 in Europe over the course of a calendar year. Previous winners include Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Lionel Messi.
Since joining Real Madrid in June for a reported initial fee of €103 million ($112.18 million), Bellingham has been in sensational form, scoring 10 goals in 11 LaLiga appearances this season. His goal-scoring ability has impressed Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, who acknowledged Bellingham as the player making a difference in the team.
Before his move to Madrid, Bellingham enjoyed a successful spell with Borussia Dortmund. Although they narrowly missed out on the Bundesliga title to Bayern Munich in the 2022-23 season, Bellingham’s contributions were highly regarded.
Furthermore, Bellingham has become a vital part of Gareth Southgate’s England squad following his outstanding performances at the 2022 World Cup. His performances helped England reach the quarterfinals, where they were eliminated by France.
Unfortunately, Bellingham has recently been sidelined due to ιnjury, missing both Real Madrid’s match against Valencia and England’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.
Bellingham will officially receive the Golden Boy award at a ceremony in Turin on December 4th. This prestigious accolade further solidifies his status as an exceptional young talent in the world of football.
