Gary Lineker has applauded Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham after he was included in the 2023 FIFA World XI.

Bellingham was one of three Madrid players to earn their place in the FIFPRO World XI. He joined Los Blancos duo Thibaut Courtois and Vinicius Junior on the list.

The 20-year-old was recognized for an incredible past year, which saw him named the Bundesliga player of the year. His shining performances for Borussia Dortmund earned him a €103 million move to the Santiago Bernabeu last summer.

Bellingham scored 14 goals and seven assists in 42 games across competitions for Dortmund. He’s made a groundbreaking start to his Real Madrid career, posting 17 goals and six assists in 24 games across competitions, breaking several records along the way.

Lineker hailed Bellingham after the former Birmingham City Academy graduate earned his place in FIFPRO’s Team of the Year. The Barcelona legend posted on X:

Bellingham continues to win individual awards amid a stellar past year. He was named the 2023 Golden Boy winner in December after winning the Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in October.

The England international also won his first trophy with Real Madrid this past weekend. He played the full 90 minutes as Carlo Ancelotti’s men beat Barcelona 4-1 in the Supercopa de Espana final (January 14).