LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Very few English players have blazed their game in the spainish top-flight division to have won the La Liga title with their team
To football pundits, it is so refreshing to see English footballers excel in La Liga because the majority of them become cracked and slide off the radar.
The latest to have buzz the atmosphere is Jude Bellingham, who was exceptional in the Real Madrid dressing room and dominance performance in the league.
Below are five English Players who have plight their trade in La Liga and won the league
1. Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid (2023-24)
Having regarded as one of the finest elite footballers on the planet, 20-year-old Midfielder Jude Bellingham joined Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund during 2023 transfer window
Bellingham is known for his technical abilities, vision, and true remarkable leadership on and off the pitch in a team of superstars.
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He has been instrumental this season for Carlo Ancelloti’s team in winning the league.
With 18 goals in his first season, Jude is undoubtedly the best player in the league this season.
Jude is the fourth English player to win the league with the Galacticos.
Jude also followed the footstep of Laurie Cunningham, who won the league in his first season at Madrid.
2. Kieran Trippier, Atletico Madrid (2020-21)
Right-back Kieran Trippier had three seasons in La Liga with Atletico Madrid between 2019-2022, becoming the club first English player in 95 years after departure with Tottenham Hotspur
The 33-year-old had 68 appearance and won the league with Atletico during 2020-21 season.
He was handed a 10-week global football ban and fined £70,000 after violating football transfer rules.
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Currently, he is playing for Newcastle United in the Premier League.
3. David Beckham, Real Madrid (2006-07)
Notably, David Beckham is regarded as the most famous and influential English player in Spanish football.
The former Manchester United midfielder joined Real Madrid as one of the most expensive players in the modern galactico era of Zidane, Ronaldo, Raul, Figo among others.
On 17 June 2007, the last day of the La Liga season, Beckham started in his final match for the club, and was limped off and replaced by José Antonio Reyes, who scored two goals to earn Beckham his first liga title with Real Madrid, 30th overall in the club’s history..
4. Steve McManaman (2000–01 and 2002–03)
Steven McManaman is regarded as the most successful English professional player to have played for a club abroad with two Champions League league and two La Liga titles, respectively, in four seasons.
Known as ‘Macca’, he joined Madrid on a free transfer at a time the club was experiencing plenty of dressing-room conflicts.
His impressive performances on the pitch earned him accolades from his manager and team-mates.
“Of all England’s footballing exports in the modern era, none was as successful as McManaman,” the UEFA website stated in 2012
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Macca scored 8 goals in his 95 appearances for Madrid.
5. Laurie Cunningham (1979–80)
Laurie Cunningham is the first ever British player to sign and wear the Real Madrid Jersey.
Cunningham joined Madrid in 1979, had 44 caps with the club, and 13 goals in his 4-year contract.
Cunningham won the league and Spanish Cup in his first season with Real Madrid.