Jude Bellingham set for Golden Boy award, breaking Barcelona’s streak

Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham, is set to be crowned the 2023 Golden Boy, marking the end of Barcelona’s recent dominance.

Bellingham rise to the spotlight reached new heights with a remarkable performance in Saturday’s El Clasico, where he scored both goals securing a 2-1 victory against Barcelona.

He now has an astounding record of 13 goals with three assists in just 13 appearances for Real Madrid.

Diario AS reports that the 20-year-old English midfielder is the favourite to win the Golden Boy award, which will be officially announced next month.

His recent performances now outshines other contenders’, including Jamal Musiala and Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde and Lamine Yamal.

His potential emergence will bring to an end Barcelona’s two-year dominance in the Golden Boy award.

The Catalan club saw Pedri and Gavi claim the title in 2021 and 2022, but this year glaringly, belongs to Bellingham.