Jude Bellingham has been awarded the 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year prize in recognition of his startling season for Real Madrid and England.
The 20-year-old English midfielder established himself because the Spanish giantsâ main man since moving to the club from Borussia Dortmund final summer time,
Bellingham, who has a tally of 21 goals produced one other starring role in Sundayâs El Clasico victory over Barcelona.
He scored the late winner that secured a 3-2 win over Barcelona.
Elsewhere, Novak Djokovic and Aitana Bonmati have been the other big winners on the ceremony held within the Galeria de Cristal in Madrid on Monday night.
Djokovic was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time after winning the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open to cleared the path with 24 grand slam menâs singles titles.
âI’m extremely honoured to have gained my fifth Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award,â stated Djokovic.
âI believe again to 2012, after I gained it for the first time as a 24-year-old. I’m very proud to be right here 12 years later, reflecting on a year that introduced me and my followers numerous pleasure and success.
âIt was thrilling to return to Australia last January and win my 10th title. It’s a event that’s so pricey to my heart and set me up for an unbelievable 12 months.
âI couldn’t have achieved a lot success with out an unbelievable workforce behind me, and inspirational rivals who’ve all the time pushed me to be the most effective model of myself.â
The 25th Laureus World Sports Awards happened on Monday 22 April in Madrid, celebrating the main names in sport from throughout the globe.
