The IFFHS evaluated based on many criteria such as goals, assists, passes leading to goals, vision, technique and versatility in playing style…

In the 2023/24 season, Bellingham played very prominently in the Real Madrid squad. He scored a total of 23 goals and contributed 13 assists in all competitions, with Real Madrid winning 2 major titles, La Liga and Champions League.

Although he could not win the Golden Ball and FIFA The Best as well as missed out on the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, the remarkable progress of the former Birmingham and Dortmund player cannot be denied.

Up to now, Lionel Messi has dominated the IFFHS “Best Playmaker of the Year” award with 5 times. Next are Xavi (4 times), Kevin De Bruyne (3 times) and Andres Iniesta (2 times).

This is the first time Jude Bellingham has won this award. Previously, 3 players were honored once by IFFHS: Zinedine Zidane (2006), Toni Kroos (2014) and Luka Modric (2018).