Jude Bellingham wins Golden Boy 2023! Real Madrid superstar beats Bayern starlet Jamal Musiala to another prize after Kopa Trophy triumph

The England international, who has enjoyed a stunning start to life in Spain, has been voted the Golden Boy, meaning he has been crowned the best footballer in the world under the age of 21, according to journalists. Bellingham also won the Kopa Trophy, where he was again recognised as the best U21 player on the planet, this time in an award presented by France Football alongside the Ballon d'Or.

Previous winners of the award include the likes of Wayne Rooney and Lionel Messi, while the holder was Barcelona's Gavi. This year, Bellingham was up against the likes of Jamal Musiala at Bayern Munich, Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, but he won by a landslide, receiving a staggering 97% of the votes. Kylian Mbappe received the same share when he won the award in 2017.

Bellingham has enjoyed a stunning start to life in La Liga and has scored 10 goals in his first 11 league games, while also chipping in with three goals in three games in the Champions League. The 20-year-old has also developed into one of England's best players, winning 27 caps under Gareth Southgate.

Injury has ensured that he will not be available for England against Malta and North Macedonia. He has a shoulder problem but will hope to return against Cadiz on November 26.