Bellingham wins England Player of the Year for second straight season

By Adegboyega Adeleye
Jude Bellingham has won the England men’s Player of the Year award for a second successive season after a record-breaking campaign with the Three Lions.
The 23-year-old Real Madrid midfielder scored a record seven goals for an England men’s player at a major tournament during the 2026 World Cup, where Thomas Tuchel’s side finished third for their best result since 1966.
Bellingham’s tournament tally included two goals in England’s thrilling round-of-16 victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium and another brace in their quarter-final win over Norway in Miami.
His performances also saw him become the youngest European player to feature at four major tournament...