Jude Bellingham Wins England Men’s Player of the Year 2024-25

Jude Bellingham Named England Men’s Player of the Year 2024-25

Jude Bellingham has been crowned the England Men’s Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season, further cementing his status as the heartbeat of the national team.

The 22-year-old Real Madrid midfielder finished ahead of Declan Rice and Harry Kane in the public vote, following a campaign in which he scored once and contributed four assists across eight international appearances.

Bellingham becomes just the second player to win the award while playing abroad, following Owen Hargreaves in 2006 when he was with Bayern Munich.

A Key Figure in Nations League and World Cup Qualifying

During the campaign, Bellingham made vital contributions:

• Scored vs Greece in Nations League (Oct 2024)

• Two assists + won a penalty vs Ireland (Nov 2024)

• One assist vs Albania in World Cup qualifying (Mar 2025)

His performances helped England achieve promotion in the Nations League under interim manager Lee Carsley, and he continued his influence as Thomas Tuchel began World Cup qualifying with the squad.

Return from Injury

Bellingham’s season was briefly disrupted by a shoulder injury that required surgery in July. He missed key matches, including England’s 5-0 thrashing of Serbia, but is now fully fit and expected to feature in October’s World Cup qualifiers:

• vs Wales – 9 October (19:45 BST)

• vs Latvia – 14 October (19:45 BST)

A Leader at Just 22

With 44 senior caps, three international tournaments under his belt, and major trophies already won with Real Madrid, Bellingham is no longer just a rising star — he is a leader within the England setup.

Despite a minor public fallout with Tuchel — who once called his on-pitch behaviour “repulsive” in a live interview before later apologizing — the midfielder has remained central to England’s plans.

Analyst Insight: Bellingham’s Influence is Inevitable

“If Tuchel is to lead England to World Cup glory next summer, Bellingham’s quality is going to be a major factor.”

From his overhead kick vs Slovakia at Euro 2024 to his creative dominance in qualifiers, Bellingham has consistently delivered elite performances. His blend of technical brilliance, maturity, and leadership has elevated him into one of the most pivotal players in world football today.

Recent England POTY Winners

The women’s award for 2024-25 will be announced later this autumn, with Alessia Russo among the favourites after another title-winning season with the Lionesses.