LALIGA
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham named most valuable player in the world
The English international has had a phenomenal first season with the Santiago Bernabeu club winning the LaLiga title.
Upon making the move from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid in the summer of 2023, few imagined the impact that the England international would make at the Santiago Bernabeu club.
The Stourbridge born attacking midfielder hit the ground running with his new club immediately scoring on his competitive debut at San Mames as Madrid beat Athletic Club in the season opener.
Fast forward to May, 2024, Bellingham has bagged 23 goals in all competitions for Los Blancos winning the 2024 Spanish Super Cup and the club’s 36th LaLiga title and has become a fan favourite among the demanding Santiago Bernabeu faithful.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men now face Bellingham’s former side Dortmund in the London Champions League final with the Spanish club aiming for a record 15th European Cup with expectation on the English player assisting the cause riding high.
Both Bellingham and team-mate Vinicius are being tipped for the Ballon D’Or award and a solid showing with England at Euro 2024 could cement Bellingham’s claim on the award.
Global MVP
Bellingham’s performances this season have seen him rise to the top of the latest Football Benchmark’s Player Valuation report with the English player taking top spot as the current most valuable player at €187.8 million.
The Real Madrid player takes over from Manchester City’s Erling Haaland who held top spot in the last report published in February (2024) with Vinicius Jr. seeing his market value increase to its current €176.2 million.