According to UEFA’s official website, Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been awarded the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Best Young Player award. The honor was bestowed upon him by UEFA’s Technical Observer Panel in recognition of his outstanding performance throughout the competition.
Bellingham lit up his debut season with Real Madrid, with his crowning achievement being the victorious Champions League final against his former club Borussia Dortmund. In the final at Wembley Stadium, he provided an assist.
The 20-year-old English star expressed his excitement upon receiving the award, stating, “It has always been a dream to be part of this competition, it’s indescribable. It was a nearly perfect season for me, surpassing even my wildest dreams. I am deeply grateful to my teammates, my family, and all the unsung heroes – including the physios and every member of the team. This honor is a testament to the remarkable collaboration of the entire team.”
In the Champions League this season, Bellingham made 11 appearances, playing 993 minutes, scoring 4 goals, and providing 5 assists.
Bellingham’s passing accuracy was 90.5%, and he covered a total distance of 117.5 kilometers.
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