Jude Bellingham wins ANOTHER award for his remarkable debut campaign at Real Madrid by winning the Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year 2024 award.
- The 20-year-old English and Madrid superstar is the first player to win the award.
- Bellingham has scored 21 goals and provided 10 assists in 36 games for his club
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Jude Bellingham has been awarded the Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year 2024 award in recognition of his surprising season for Real Madrid and England.
The 20-year-old has established himself as the Spanish giant’s main man since leaving Borussia Dortmund last summer,
His tally of 21 goals is unrivaled among his Madrid teammates and he attended Monday night’s Madrid ceremony having played another starring role in Sunday’s Clasico win over Barcelona.
Bellingham grabbed the late winner which secured a 3-2 victory, which all but ensured the La Liga title will travel to the capital from Catalonia.
The England superstar also played his part in Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final win over Manchester City. Bellingham calmly dispatched their penalty in the shootout before Antonio Rudiger sent Carlo Ancelotti’s side into the last four.
Jude Bellingham has won another award after his surprising debut campaign in Spain with Real Madrid
Bellingham stopped to take photos with adoring fans before heading to the Galeria de Cristal in Madrid
The 20-year-old scored a last-minute winner for Real Madrid in their 3-2 Clasico win over Barcelona on Sunday.
Elsewhere, Novak Djokovic and Aitana Bonmati were the other big winners at the ceremony held on Monday evening at Madrid’s Galeria de Cristal.
Djokovic was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record fifth time after winning the Australian Open, French Open and US Open, leading the way with 24 Grand Slam titles in men’s singles.
“I am incredibly honored to have won my fifth Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award,” Djokovic said.
“I think back to 2012, when I won it for the first time at 24. I’m very proud to be here 12 years later, reflecting on a year that brought me and my fans a lot of excitement and success.
“It was exciting to return to Australia last January and win my 10th title. It’s a tournament that is so close to my heart and has prepared me for an incredible 12 months.
“I couldn’t have achieved this much success without an incredible team behind me and inspiring rivals who always pushed me to be the best version of myself.”
Bonmati took to the stage twice to win two awards: the first female footballer to win the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year trophy and also to represent the Spain team that won the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and in New Zealand.
She said: “It is humbling to see the list of previous winners of this award.
Bellingham was presented with his award during Monday evening’s ceremony by Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz (middle) and Laureus Ambassador Marc Marquez (left).
Barcelona star Aitana Bonmati has become the first footballer to win the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year trophy.
Novak Djokovic was the other big winner of the night, taking home a record fifth Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award.
“From Serena Williams to Simone Biles, Lindsey Vonn, Naomi Osaka and last year’s winner Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, they are all incredible athletes who have not only excelled in their chosen sports, but have also been amazing role models for younger generations of young women and girls.
“As the first women’s team to win the Laureus, we are proud of our pioneering status and as a group we are as committed to equality and representation as we are to what we do on the football field.”
The 25th edition of the Laureus World Sports Awards took place on Monday April 22 in Madrid, celebrating the biggest names in sport from around the world. To learn more, visit www.laureus.com.
