Vinicius Junior Named Champions League Player of the Season; Jude Bellingham Secures Young Player of the Season Award (See All Awards)

Vinícius Júnior Named 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Player of the Season

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has been awarded the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Player of the Season by UEFA’s Technical Observer panel. Vinícius played a pivotal role in leading Real Madrid to victory, contributing six goals throughout the campaign, including the decisive goal in the final against Borussia Dortmund.

“I’m very happy to be able to win another Champions League with this club, which has given me so much,” said the Brazilian international after the Wembley showpiece. “It’s an incredible thing. Not everyone can experience it and win it so many times.”

Jude Bellingham Named 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been named the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season by UEFA’s Technical Observer panel. Bellingham’s remarkable debut season with Real Madrid culminated in their UEFA Champions League triumph against his former club Borussia Dortmund.

“I’ve always dreamed of playing in these games,” said the 20-year-old England midfielder. “I can’t put it into words. It’s the best night of my life. It’s got to be up there in terms of the perfect season. I can’t have dreamed it much better than this. I’m so grateful to my teammates, my family, the team behind the scenes: the physios, everyone there. This is a massive group effort.”