Winner
Jude Bellingham moved from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid just before his 20th birthday and made an immediate and significant impact on the renowned football team. 

In his first season with Carlo Ancelotti’s side, he scored on his La Liga and Champions League debuts, and in his first El Clásico against Barcelona in October. He became quickly became a leader on the pitch and was warmly embraced by Real Madrid’s fans. 

At the Palacio de Cibeles, he became the first footballer to win the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award and was presented with his statuette by two former Award winners – Marc Marquez and Carlos Alcaraz. 

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