Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham wins Laureus Breakthrough Award

Faruq Ibrahim 00:34 - 23 April 2024

JUDE BELLINGHAM, Real Madrid player, poses for the media after winning Breakthrough of the Year 2024 , during the Laureus World Sports Awards 2024 at the Palacio de Cibeles in Madrid || Image credit: Imago

Jude Bellingham won the Laureus Sports Breakthrough of the Year Award

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been rewarded with the Laureus Breakthrough Award for his exceptional debut season for Los Blancos.

England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been awarded the 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year.

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Bellingham's Achievement

The 20-year-old has made a significant impact since joining Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund last summer for £89 million. Bellingham has emerged as a key player for Real, scoring 17 goals in La Liga this season, including the winning goal against Barcelona in El Clasico last Sunday.

Additionally, he played a crucial role in Real Madrid's victory over Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final, helping his team advance on penalties.

Laureus World Awards Madrid Jude Bellingham during the red carpet prior Laureus World Sports Awards 2024 at Palacio De Cibeles on April 22, 2024 in Madrid || Image credit: Imago

Laureus Awards Winners

In addition to Bellingham's award, Novak Djokovic won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award for the fifth time, while Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati claimed the women's equivalent.

The Spain women’s football team was named Team of the Year, and gymnast Simone Biles won the Comeback of the Year award. Diede de Groot was awarded Sportsperson of the Year with a disability, and Arisa Trew received the Action Sportsperson of the Year award. The Sport for Good award went to Fundacion Rafa Nadal.