Vegan footballer Hector Bellerin was awarded the Global Champion title at the BBC Green Sport Awards for his advocacy for sustainability and green initiatives. With a focus on empathy and compassion, he promotes eco-friendly practices such as eating vegan, cycling, and prioritizing second-hand clothes. Bellerin, who plays for Spain’s Real Betis, has been vegan since 2016 and continues to champion environmental causes within the sports industry.

As Chief Ambassador for Real Betis’ “Forever Green” initiative, Bellerin leads efforts to promote recycling, green mobility, and reforestation within the club. He has also invested in Forest Green Rovers, a vegan football club, and launched his own sustainable brand, Gospel Estudios. Bellerin believes that veganism not only benefits his health but also aligns with his values of sustainability and animal welfare, making him proud to be a vegan athlete.