Mark Bellingham honored his son on Monday night as he received the Kopa Trophy for his spectacular climb in the game.
Jude Bellingham has fulfilled the lofty expectations of his £113million Real Madrid signing last summer.
The 20-year-old has scored 13 goals in 13 appearances for the Spanish giants and is the club and country’s hero.
Bellingham was named the world’s finest young footballer at the 2023 Ballon d’Or. His father thanked those engaged in his son’s remarkable development on social media after the award, which promises to be the first of many in a dazzling career.
‘Kopa 2023 prize for good kid becoming nice guy.’ Former Twitterer wrote on X. Happy for him. It’s a fantastic time for instructors and coaches that accompanied us. Nice individuals who made it entertaining.
Mark Bellingham sent a photo of the superstar from his Birmingham City days
Bellingham’s’supportive’ family includes mother Denise, father Mark, and younger brother Jobe.
Bellingham placed 18th on the Ballon d’Or list, one position ahead of Harry Kane, another Englishman who has been winning hearts on the continent.
The former Borussia Dortmund midfielder won again in the Clasico against Barcelona two days before.
Bellingham scored a remarkable second-half equalizer and the winner in stoppage time to put Carlo Ancelotti’s team four points ahead.
Bellingham emerged as a prospective contender after Lionel Messi won the World Cup with Argentina for a record eighth time.
‘I’ve been warmly welcomed by everyone at the club, my teammates, the staff, everyone behind the scenes, so really it’s down to them,’ he added in his acceptance speech. I always believe in myself, but they help me express it.
Team trophies matter most to me. With this one, I need to kιck on and assist Madrid and England win titles, he said.