Bellingham wins 2023 Golden Boy award
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has been awarded the 2023 Golden Boy award after a shocking begin to life at Actual Madrid.
The 20-year-old beat Bayern Munich winger Jamal Musiala and RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons to select up the award that recognises gamers below the age of 21.
Bellingham is the highest scorer in LaLiga with 10 objectives in 11 matches and has netted one other three in as many appearances within the Champions League, after shifting to the Spanish capital from Borussia Dortmund in June for a reported preliminary payment of 103 million euros ($112 million).
“I might prefer to thank everybody that has been a part of my journey thus far at Birmingham, Dortmund and now Madrid. It would not be potential with out them,” Bellingham mentioned on Friday.
“Lastly and most significantly, my household, who give me the help, motivation and love day-after-day to maintain striving.
“Now I’ve this prestigious award I need to hold going. I need to hold pushing the boundaries of my potential and hopefully many extra trophies to return.”
Madrid’s Colombian ahead Linda Caicedo, 18, gained the Golden Woman award.
The Golden Boy award has been gained prior to now by the likes of Wayne Rooney, Lionel Messi, Raheem Sterling, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Barcelona duo Pedri and Gavi.
