Judd Bellingham won the 2023 Golden Boy award with 97% support, setting a record for the highest percentage of votes with Kylian Mbappe. The Real Madrid player's victory was more dominant than Mbappe's, as more people actually voted for him. Of the 50 journalists who participated in the voting process, 45 chose Bellingham as the winner, while the remaining five named him second.
The victory cemented Bellingham's status as one of football's finest young talents. The Golden Boy award is given to players under the age of 21, with previous winners including Lionel Messi and Wayne Rooney. Bellingham's win was followed by a KOPA Cup at the Ballon d'Or dinner, further highlighting his outstanding performances as a young player.
He won the coveted accolade by beating rivals such as Bayern Munich's Jamal Musalla and Barcelona's Alejandro Balde. Bellingham has expressed his joy on social media after returning from injury and expressed his desire to continue his excellent form. With his excellent performances, there has even been speculation that he could win the Picic trophy at the end of the season, which is awarded to the top scorer in La Liga. Overall, Bellingham's talent and success at such a young age has earned him significant recognition and accolades in the football world.