Jude Bellingham named England Player of the Year for second time

Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham wins the England fan vote again after scoring all seven of his goals at the World Cup, where England finished third.

Published 28 September 2026 1 min read Sportpul editorial

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Jude Bellingham has been voted England Player of the Year for 2025-26, the second season running. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Real Madrid midfielder topped the fan vote for the award, which the FA presents.

He played 12 games for England over the season, scoring 7 goals and setting up 1. All 7 came at the World Cup, where England reached the semi-finals and finished third.

Bellingham reacted to the award in the words carried by the reports:

"It's a fantastic feeling… It's a great honour that the fans have recognised me again. It's not something you think about when you're playing for your national team, but obviously, it's a lovely touch that adds to the magnificent summer we've had and the honour of representing my country."

Since the tournament he has kept scoring at club level. In Real Madrid's first 8 games of the new season he has 3 goals and 2 assists.

If that form holds, this may mean Bellingham starts the new international cycle as England's leading attacking figure, with a fan vote behind him.

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