Jude Bellingham, the talented teenage midfielder of Dortmund, has been named the Bundesliga player of the season.

This accolade comes just two days after the disappointment of witnessing his team lose the German title in their final match against their top rival, Bayern Munich.

Despite trailing behind, Dortmund managed to secure a point by playing a 2-2 draw against Mainz.

The 19-year-old English international received the highest number of votes in a ‘Team of the Season’ poll. However, he was unable to participate in the last match of the season due to a late knee injury.

Throughout the season, Bellingham featured in 31 out of 34 games, starting in 30 of them. He accumulated a remarkable total of 2,693 league minutes, more than any other player in the club, and showcased his skills by scoring eight goals and providing four assists.

He was quoted as saying on the Bundesliga site  “Every year or half year that I’ve played at the club, my responsibility in the team has increased.

“I came to the club as a talented lad, but I have added elements to my game that have taken it to the next level.”

“I have to continue to be everywhere on the pitch and try my best to contribute going forwards and backwards and try and control games, try to dominate the midfield.

“I want my teammates to see that I’m always doing everything I can to make sure we win. If we lose a game, I’m the worst person.”

Jude Bellingham, who joined Dortmund at the age of 17 from Birmingham City in the English Championship for a transfer fee of 29 million euros ($32 million), played a prominent role in England’s midfield during the previous year’s World Cup.

There have been strong speculations linking Bellingham with a potential move to Real Madrid or Manchester City in the upcoming summer transfer window.

In October, when Bellingham led his team out onto the field in Cologne, he became the youngest captain in a match since the Bundesliga began keeping records in 1995.

His coach, Edin Terzic, affectionately referred to Bellingham as “the oldest 19-year-old in the world,” acknowledging the maturity and skill that the young midfielder possesses.

Based on Bundesliga statistics, throughout the season, Bellingham displayed exceptional work rate and determination.

He covered a total distance of 322 kilometers, surpassing all his teammates, and emerged as the league leader in winning 482 duels.

Bellingham’s outstanding performances did not go unnoticed, as he was one of the four Dortmund players to be included in the team of the season which was made through a vote that involved fans, clubs, and experts.

The Bundesliga team of the season has been announced, featuring the standout performers from the league. The selected players are:

Goalkeeper:

Gregor Kobel – Borussia Dortmund

Defenders:

Jeremie Frimpong – Bayer Leverkusen

Matthijs de Ligt – Bayern Munich Nico

Schlotterbeck – Borussia Dortmund Alphonso

Davies – Bayern Munich

Midfielders:

Julian Brandt – Borussia Dortmund

Jude Bellingham – Borussia Dortmund

Jamal Musiala – Bayern Munich

Forwards:

Moussa Diaby – Bayer Leverkusen

Randal Kolo Muani – Eintracht Frankfurt

Niclas Fuellkrug – Werder Bremen