Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been named the best La Liga player for the 2023/2024 season at the awards gala in Sardinia.
The former Dortmund star has been a standout in his debut season with Real, scoring 19 goals to help his team win the League.
The award is decided by votes from fans, club captains, and a committee of experts.
Bellingham edged out finalists Kubo (Real Sociedad), Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid), Dovbyk (Girona), Kirian (UD Las Palmas), Lewandowski (Barcelona), Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid), Isco (Real Betis), Aleix García (Girona), and Sorloth (Villarreal).
Although Bellingham could not attend the gala, he sent this message: “Thank you for this award, it is an honor to receive it. Sorry for not coming because I’m preparing for the Champions League final. I dedicate it to my teammates, the coaching staff, and most importantly, to the fans of the best club in the world. It is a pleasure every time I play for this team. Go Madrid!”.
Bellingham is also included in the La Liga 2023/24 ideal team, alongside his Real Madrid teammates Carvajal, Rüdiger, Valverde, and Vini Jr. Other players in the ideal team are: Unai Simón, Ronald Araujo, Miguel Gutiérrez, Aleix García, Gundogan, Isco, Savio, Griezmann, Lewandowski, and Dovbyk.