Lamine Yamal & Jude Bellingham among top five most searched athletes in UK in 2024

Jude Bellingham, representing Real Madrid, and Lamine Yamal, an emerging star from Barcelona, rank among the top five most-searched athletes in the United Kingdom in 2024.

Following their significant performances in crucial matches for both their club and country in 2024, Bellingham and Yamal have garnered considerable attention in the football world. In his first full season at Santiago Bernabeu, Bellingham achieved victory in both LaLiga and the Champions League. Meanwhile, Yamal secured his position in Barcelona’s starting eleven and played a crucial role in Spain’s triumph at the 2024 European Championship held in Germany.

As a result, the pair has become extremely popular, ranking among the top five athletes based in the UK in Google searches. Bellingham holds the fourth position, ranking below gymnast Simone Biles but surpassing Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty. Meanwhile, Yamal occupies the second spot, trailing behind darts sensation Luke Littler.

Additionally, Yamal is among the top three athletes in the world by Google searches. Olympic boxer Imane Khelif topped the list, followed by Mike Tyson. Before Biles and Jake Paul, Yamal came in third. The Barcelona player, who celebrated his 17th birthday in July, appears to be on a trajectory towards stardom.

Although he is quite young, he has often been likened to the legendary Lionel Messi of Barcelona. At the 2024 Ballon d’Or awards, he was awarded the world’s finest young player.

Lamine Yamal secured the ninth position in the Ballon d'Or rankings. He is the youngest contender for the prestigious Golden Ball, having entered at the age of 17. After Vinicius Jr. and winner Rodri, Jude Bellingham came in third.

This season, both athletes will be aiming for greater achievements. Real Madrid and Barcelona are separated by a mere two points at the top of the Spanish league standings, with both clubs anticipated to progress further in the Champions League. Yamal and Bellingham seem to be contenders for the 2025 Ballon d'Or as well.

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