Five standout players from the first half of the 2023-24 La Liga season

Jude Bellingham, Antoine Griezmann and Isco… just some of the world-class stars who have dazzled in La Liga so far this term.

Several players have stood out with their performances in this first half of the 2023-24 La Liga campaign. Some of them have shined due to their ability to find the back of the net, while others have stolen the spotlight because of their leadership on the pitch or their extraordinary skillset when it comes to creating opportunities in the opposition half. Here, then, comes a look at five La Liga footballers who have managed to impress with their displays in the first half of the season.

Jude Bellingham: Hitting the ground running 

England international Jude Bellingham joined Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in the summer and needed no time to adapt to his new environment. Considered as one of the most talented players in his position, Bellingham attracted interest from several European powerhouses, but his decision to join Real Madrid is already paying dividends. Demonstrating leadership skills despite being just 20 years of age, Bellingham got off to an impressive start by netting in each of Los Blancos’ first four La Liga duels. The Englishman scored 13 goals in his first 16 games to top the scoring charts and to demonstrate that, on top of being an exceptional midfielder, he is also a player who knows how to score. If he keeps up this pace, he’ll remain the main front-runner for the Pichichi Award this season.

Antoine Griezmann: Atletico Madrid’s leader and record scorer

No La Liga player scored more league goals (23) or registered more assists (16) than Antoine Griezmann in the 2023 calendar year. The Atletico Madrid star kicked off this season the way he had ended the previous one.