Jude Bellingham, who currently plays for Real Madrid, is the winner of the KOPA trophy, which is awarded to the best under-21 player.

Jude Bellingham, France Football Awards GalaPhoto: FRANCK FIFE / AFP / Profimedia

Jude Bellingham, an impressive rise in football

Currently at Real Madrid, the English midfielder has enjoyed a fantastic rise in football and has been one of the most important players for Borussia Dortmund in the 2022/23 season, scoring 14 goals and 7 assists in 42 appearances in all competitions.

He was even brought in by Real Madrid this summer for just over €100m and was an instant top scorer despite being a central midfielder.

Another Real Madrid player, Vinicius Junior, received the Socrates Award, which is awarded for the fight against racism.

He invested more than 4 million euros in the education of underprivileged children.

At the same gala concert, the Yashin Trophy, which went to the best goalkeeper of 2023, was awarded to Emiliano Martinez. The goalkeeper of the national team of Argentina and Aston Villa was booed by many people in the Paris theater.