[FULL LIST] From Bale to Bellingham: Best British football exports since 2000

Since the year 2000, British footballers have increasingly found success playing abroad, as reported by BBC Sport on Thursday. Here are 10 standout British exports since the turn of the century:

10. Kieran Trippier played for Atletico Madrid from 2019 until returning to England in 2022. He helped Atletico win La Liga in the 2020-21 season.

9. Fikayo Tomori spent time with AC Milan from 2015 to 2018. He contributed to AC Milan winning the Serie A title in the 2021-22 season.

8. Jadon Sancho began his career at Manchester City before moving to Borussia Dortmund as a 17-year-old. He became one of Europe's most exciting young attackers, winning the German Cup and numerous awards.

7. David Beckham's career spanned Spain, the United States, Italy, and France. After four seasons at Real Madrid, he moved to LA Galaxy and later played for AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.

6. Scott McTominay's move from Manchester United to Napoli in 2017 transformed his career. He helped Napoli win the Serie A title in his debut season and was named Serie A's MVP.

5. Owen Hargreaves followed an unusual route to elite European football, moving to Bayern Munich at 16. He won four Bundesliga titles and several German Cups, including the 2001 Champions League final.

4. Jude Bellingham followed a similar path to Sancho, leaving England as a teenager for Borussia Dortmund. After three seasons in Germany, he joined Real Madrid for a record fee and became a key player in their Champions League-winning campaign.

3. Harry Kane's move to Bayern Munich in 2017 brought him to one of Europe's biggest clubs. He has since become one of the league's top scorers, winning numerous individual and team honors.

2. Steve McManaman's move from Liverpool to Real Madrid in 1999 was groundbreaking for an English player. He scored a memorable volley in the 2000 Champions League final and won two La Liga titles.

1. Gareth Bale's nine-year spell at Real Madrid produced one of the most decorated careers by a British footballer. He won five Champions League titles, scored three times in Champions League finals, and added further silverware during his spell with LAFC.