Jude Bellingham named England men’s player of the year for second successive season

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·25 September 2026

Jude Bellingham named England men’s player of the year for second successive season

Jude Bellingham has been named England men's player of the year for the second successive season, repeating his 2025 honour. The 23-year-old plays for Real Madrid.

The award was decided by supporters voting on the official England team app. Bellingham said it was a great honour to be recognised again by the fans and described it as a fitting addition to a memorable summer for his country.

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He scored seven goals at the 2026 World Cup, a record for an English player at a major tournament, and England finished third, their best result since 1966.

He also became the youngest European footballer to feature at four major tournaments.

The award was announced on Friday.

Source: L'Équipe

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