Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham has been named La Liga’s Player of the Season in his debut year in Spain.
Bellingham, 20, scored 19 league goals to help Real secure the title by a 10-point margin.
The Stourbridge-born player also netted four times in the Champions League, aiding Carlo Ancelotti’s side in reaching the final, where they will face Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on Saturday (20:00 BST).
Bellingham edged out teammates Vinicius Jr, Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann, Girona’s Artem Dovbyk, and Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski in votes from fans, club captains, and a panel of experts.
He also won the 2022-23 Bundesliga Player of the Season award while playing for Dortmund before transferring to Real for an initial 103 million euros (£88.5 million).
“I would like to dedicate it to my team-mates, the coaching staff and, most importantly, to the fans of the best club in the world,” Bellingham, who was unable to attend Tuesday’s ceremony as he is getting ready for Saturday’s final, said in a message.
“It’s a pleasure every time I play for this team. Hala Madrid.”
Bellingham has earned 29 caps and scored three goals for England.
He is anticipated to play a crucial role for Gareth Southgate’s team at Euro 2024 in Germany, starting on 14 June.
England’s first match is against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on 16 June.
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