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Jude Victor William Bellingham (born 29 June 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Real Madrid and the England national team. Finishing third-place in both the 2024 Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA Men's Player polls, he is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world.[4][5]

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Bellingham joined Birmingham City as an under-8, became the club's youngest first-team player when he made his senior debut in August 2019, at the age of 16 years, 38 days, and played regularly during the 2019–20 season. He joined Borussia Dortmund in July 2020, and in his first appearance became their youngest goalscorer. Over three seasons with the club he made 132 appearances and won the 2020–21 DFB-Pokal; his performances in the 2022–23 season helped Dortmund finish as runners-up and earned him the Bundesliga Player of the Season award. Later that year he won both major awards for male footballers aged under 21: the Golden Boy, for nominees playing in Europe over the last calendar year,[6] and the Kopa Trophy, for the world's best over the previous season.[7][8]

He then signed for Real Madrid for a fee of €103 million. In his first season, Bellingham was the club's top league scorer, helped them win the league title and the Champions League, and was voted La Liga Player of the Season.[9] He was included in the FIFPRO World 11 in both 2023 and 2024, and finished third in the Ballon d'Or and FIFA The Best in 2024.

Bellingham represented England at under-15, under-16, under-17 and under-21 levels. He made his first appearance for the senior team in November 2020, and represented the country at UEFA Euro 2020 and 2024 as well as the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Early life and education

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Jude Victor William Bellingham[10] was born on 29 June 2003[2] in Stourbridge, in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, West Midlands,[11] the eldest son of Denise and Mark Bellingham.[12][13] He is of Irish descent through his father, and Kenyan descent through his mother.[14][15] His father Mark was, until 2022, a sergeant in the West Midlands Police, and a prolific goalscorer in non-League football.[16][13][17] Bellingham's younger brother, Jobe, is also a footballer.[18] Bellingham was privately educated at Priory School in Edgbaston, Birmingham.[19][20] He grew up idolising Zinedine Zidane.[21] Bellingham graduated from Loughborough College with a BTEC level 3 certificate in sport in 2021.[22]

Club career

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Birmingham City

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Bellingham joined Birmingham City as an under-8,[11] after playing for Stourbridge Juniors.[23] He played for their under-18 team at 14,[18] and made his debut for their under-23 team at the age of 15, on 15 October 2018 away to Nottingham Forest's U23s. Entering the game after an hour, he scored the only goal in the 87th minute "sliding in to force the ball over the goal line after pressure by Kyle McFarlane on the keeper diverted the ball into his path."[24] By March 2019, he had three goals from ten development squad appearances,[25] had featured in FourFourTwo's list of the "50 most exciting teenagers in English football",[26] and was mentioned as of interest to major European clubs.[25][27] He was gradually introduced to the first-team environment while still a schoolboy: increasingly training with the seniors, he accompanied them on matchday to observe,[18] and travelled as the "19th man" for a Championship match in March.[25]

Bellingham took up a two-year scholarship with Birmingham City to begin in July 2019.[28] He was part of the first-team training camp in Portugal,[29] played and scored in pre-season friendlies,[30] and was given squad number 22 for the 2019–20 season.[31] On 6 August, when he started the EFL Cup first round visit to Portsmouth, Bellingham became the youngest first-team player in Birmingham City's history. At 16 years, 38 days, he lowered the record set by Trevor Francis in 1970 by 101 days.[11] He played for 80 minutes in the 3–0 defeat, and was the Birmingham Mail's man of the match.[32] He made his first Football League appearance 19 days later, as a second-half substitute in a 3–0 defeat away to Swansea City,[33] and his home debut on 31 August against Stoke City. Replacing the injured Jefferson Montero after half an hour, Bellingham scored the winner – albeit via a generous deflection – as Birmingham came back from 1–0 down to beat Stoke 2–1, and thus became their youngest goalscorer, aged 16 years, 63 days.[34] He started the next match, away to Charlton Athletic two weeks later, and scored the only goal from Kerim Mrabti's cutback.[35]

Bellingham with Birmingham City in 2019

Bellingham continued as a permanent fixture in the matchday squad, sometimes as a substitute but mainly in the starting eleven.[20] He was eased into the team on the left wing, moved into central midfield "where he could gain more confidence", and then used "in a more advanced role" once the staff were sure he could cope with the responsibility.[20] He was EFL Young Player of the Month for November 2019.[13] According to head coach Pep Clotet, Bellingham himself "feels more comfortable in midfield, and more comfortable when he can get closer to the opposition box."[36]

Bellingham was linked with moves to numerous major clubs in January 2020;[37] on deadline day, Birmingham were reported to have turned down a £20 million bid from Manchester United.[38] Bellingham continued as a first-team regular, and by the time the season was suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic, he had made 32 league appearances. He remained an integral part of the team once the season resumed behind closed doors,[33] and set up a late equaliser for Lukas Jutkiewicz against Charlton Athletic that made Birmingham's league position less precarious with two matches still to play.[39] He finished the season with four goals from 44 appearances in all competitions, 41 in the league, as Birmingham avoided relegation despite losing the last match of the season.[33][40] In appreciation of what Bellingham achieved in such a short time with the first team, the club announced that they would retire his number 22 shirt, "to remember one of our own and to inspire others."[41] At the EFL Awards, he was named both Championship Apprentice of the Year and EFL Young Player of the Season.[42]

Borussia Dortmund

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It was clear that Bellingham would leave Birmingham, and it was reported that he and his father had visited several major clubs, of which Manchester United and Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund were the favourites.[43] Impressed by Dortmund's record of including young players as regulars in the first team, as evidenced by the likes of Jadon Sancho, Bellingham reportedly settled on the club as his destination of choice. He flew to Germany for a medical, and the transfer was confirmed on 20 July 2020. Bellingham was to join after Birmingham's last match of the season.[43] The undisclosed fee was understood by Sky Sports to be an initial £25 million – making him the most expensive 17-year-old in history – plus "several million more" dependent on performance-related criteria.[43]

2020–2021: Transfer and record-breaking achievements

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Bellingham made his debut on 14 September 2020, starting the first match of the 2020–21 season against third-tier MSV Duisburg in the DFB-Pokal, aged 17 years, 77 days. After half an hour, he scored the second goal in a 5–0 win, becoming the club's youngest goalscorer in the DFB-Pokal, taking six days off Giovanni Reyna's record, as well as their youngest scorer in any competitive match, breaking Nuri Şahin's record by five days.[44] Five days later, he marked his league debut with the assist for Reyna's opening goal in a 3–0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach,[45] and was named as Bundesliga Rookie of the Month for September.[46] When Bellingham faced Lazio in the group stage on 20 October, aged 17 years and 113 days, he became the youngest Englishman to start a UEFA Champions League match, breaking the record previously set by Phil Foden.[47]

Bellingham playing for Borussia Dortmund in 2020

In the first three months of the season, Bellingham was a regular in all competitions, with six starts and seven substitute appearances in the Bundesliga as well as four Champions League starts.[2] He missed the first two matches of 2021 with a foot injury,[48] but returned to action as an increasingly regular starter.[2] He scored his first Bundesliga goal from Reyna's knock-down to equalise with VfB Stuttgart early in the second half of a 3–2 win on 10 April.[49] His first Champions League goal came four days later against Manchester City in the quarter-final second leg, but Dortmund could not retain their away-goal advantage.[50] Bellingham started in Dortmund's 4–1 victory over RB Leipzig in the 2021 DFB-Pokal final. He was booked in the first half and replaced by Thorgan Hazard at half-time with his team 3–0 ahead.[51] He finished the season with 29 appearances and one goal in the Bundesliga, 46 appearances and four goals in all competitions,[2] and was voted Newcomer of the Season by his fellow players.[52] Bellingham was runner-up to Pedri of Barcelona in the 2021 Kopa Trophy, awarded to the world's best under-21 male player as voted by previous winners of the Ballon d'Or.[53][8]

2021–2023: Bundesliga Player of the Season and league runner-up

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On 4 December 2021, Bellingham played in Der Klassiker against Bayern Munich. He made the assists for both Dortmund goals,[54] but Bayern won the match 3–2 via a 77th-minute penalty awarded after lengthy VAR involvement. Earlier in the fixture, two Dortmund penalty appeals were turned down by referee Felix Zwayer, who refused to review either.[55][56] Interviewed live by Viaplay immediately after the match, Bellingham was critical of Zwayer's decisions, and made reference to his part in the 2005 German football match-fixing scandal, saying: "You give a referee, that has match fixed before, the biggest game in Germany. What do you expect?"[57] The German Football Association (DFB) wrote to Bellingham asking for his comments as a matter of urgency,[57] and he was fined €40,000.[58]

On 22 October 2022, Bellingham scored twice in a 5–0 defeat of Stuttgart that put Borussia Dortmund into the top four; his first opened the scoring from a rapid attack that he both started and finished, his second was a skilfully curved shot early in the second half.[59] On the final day of the Bundesliga season, Dortmund needed to beat Mainz 05 to ensure the league title. Bellingham was on the bench because of an injured knee, and remained unused. Dortmund managed to draw after falling 2–0 behind, but Bayern Munich's 89th-minute winner against 1. FC Köln was enough to put them ahead on goal difference. After the match, a tearful Bellingham pushed cameras away as he left the field.[60][61] His performances earned him the Bundesliga Player of the Season award.[62] Having finished as runner-up two years prior, Bellingham won the Kopa Trophy in 2023 in recognition of his performances over the 2022–23 season for Dortmund and for England in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He became the first Englishman to receive the award, which was presented at the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony in October.[7] He placed 18th in the Ballon d'Or voting.[7]

Real Madrid

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On 14 June 2023, Real Madrid announced the signing of Bellingham on a six-year contract.[63] Borussia Dortmund would receive a base transfer fee of €103 million with potential to rise by 30% to approximately €133.9 million due to add-ons,[64] from which a sell-on clause would earn Birmingham City around £6 million.[65] He became the sixth Englishman to join Real Madrid in the professional era.[66][A]

2023–24: Debut season and goalscoring records

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On 12 August 2023, Bellingham marked his debut with a close-range half-volleyed goal from a corner kick in a 2–0 La Liga win away to Athletic Bilbao.[67] Two goals and an assist for Vinícius Júnior in a 3–1 victory at Almería[68] and the winner at Celta Vigo in the two remaining August matches made him the league's top scorer and the first English recipient of the La Liga Player of the Month award.[69] A 95th-minute winner against Getafe on 2 September in his first match at the newly renovated Santiago Bernabéu made Bellingham the third player (after Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2009–10 season and Pepillo in 1959–60) to score in each of his first four competitive appearances for the club.[70] Bellingham scored 10 goals in his first 10 matches for Madrid, equalling Cristiano Ronaldo's goal tally after his first 10 games for the club in 2009.[71] On 28 October, Bellingham scored a brace, including a stoppage-time winner, to secure Real Madrid a 2–1 away win against their rivals Barcelona, making him the first Real Madrid player to score in their La Liga and Champions League debuts for the club and in El Clásico.[72] His first goal, scored from 30 yards (27 m)[73] was his club's 300th in El Clásico and made him the first Englishman to score in that fixture since Michael Owen in 2005.[74] Bellingham set several records with these goals.[B] His coach Carlo Ancelotti commented: "He seems like a veteran, the goal to level it totally changed the game... Today he was stupendous and shocked everyone with his wonderful goal from the edge of the area."[73] Bellingham was named La Liga Player of the Month for October.[79]

Having received the Kopa Trophy a few weeks earlier,[7] Bellingham was named winner of the Golden Boy for 2023, an award made to the best male under-21 footballer playing in the European top divisions over a calendar year.[6] Bellingham dislocated his left shoulder on 5 November, and returned to action against Cádiz three weeks later only because of an injury crisis at the club. Wearing heavy strapping, he assisted the first goal and scored the third of a 3–0 win, which took Madrid top of the table and his personal total to 14 from his first 15 games, breaking the club record held jointly by Pruden, Alfredo Di Stéfano and Cristiano Ronaldo.[80][81] In a 4–2 victory against Napoli on 29 November, Bellingham became the first player to score in each of his first four Champions League appearances for Real Madrid.[82]

Bellingham scored twice in a 4–0 win over La Liga title race rivals Girona on 10 February 2024.[83] He was sent off for protesting at the end of Real Madrid's 2–2 draw with Valencia at the Mestalla on 2 March after what would have been his winning goal was denied because referee Jesús Gil Manzano had blown the whistle to end the game.[84][85] He scored the winner in added time as Real Madrid won El Clásico 3–2 at home on 21 April;[86] it was his 21st goal of the season, and made him Madrid's all-time top English scorer, overtaking Laurie Cunningham and David Beckham.[87] The following day he was named as winner of the 2024 Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year.[88] He concluded his domestic season as Real Madrid's top league scorer with 19 goals and 6 assists as they won the La Liga title, a performance that earned him the La Liga Player of the Season award.[9] Facing his former club Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final, Bellingham produced the assist for Vinícius Júnior to complete a 2–0 win.[89] With four goals, five assists and a passing accuracy of 90.5%, Bellingham was named the UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season.[90] His performances were recognised with third-place finishes in both of that year's major polls, the Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA Men's Player.[4][5]

2024–25: Second season and European Super Cup

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On 14 August 2024, Bellingham started his second season in Spain, providing the assist for his new Real teammate Kylian Mbappé's debut goal, as Madrid defeated Atalanta 2–0 to win a record-breaking sixth European Super Cup.[91] On 9 November, Bellingham scored his first goal of the season and first for Madrid since May 2024 in a dominant 4–0 home win over Osasuna.[92] Over the next month, he scored league goals against Leganés,[93] Getafe,[94] Athletic Bilbao and Girona.[95][96] On 14 December, Bellingham got on the scoresheet in a 3–3 draw at Rayo Vallecano, extending his scoring streak to six consecutive La Liga matches, becoming the first Real Madrid player to achieve the feat since Karim Benzema in 2016.[97] Following this streak, he was named Player of the Month in La Liga for December.[98] On 19 February 2025, Bellingham received a two-match suspension following his red card in Madrid's 1–1 draw with Osasuna. He was dismissed for dissent after protesting a refereeing decision, with the match official later reporting that Bellingham had used offensive language towards him. Manager Carlo Ancelotti stated that the referee, José Luis Munuera Montero, accused Bellingham of shouting "f*** you," whereas Bellingham claimed he had actually said "f*** off" in frustration rather than as a direct insult. Initially facing a potential 12-game ban under Spanish FA regulations, his suspension was reduced to two matches after the governing body ruled that his actions were "disrespectful/inconsiderate" rather than abusive.[99]

2025–26: Shoulder surgery

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On 16 July 2025, Real Madrid confirmed that Bellingham had successfully undergone surgery to address a long-standing dislocation of his left shoulder, an issue he had battled since November 2023.[100] According to reports, Bellingham is expected to be sidelined for approximately 10 to 12 weeks, missing the start of the 2025–26 La Liga season as well as the early stages of the UEFA Champions League group phase and aiming for October return.[101] However, Bellingham returned to action earlier, featuring in Madrid's 2–0 win over Espanyol on 20 September.[102] On 22 October, he scored his first goal of the season, which turned out to be the winner in a 1–0 Champions League victory over Juventus.[103]

International career

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Youth career

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Bellingham was eligible to play for his native England and also for the Republic of Ireland, for which he qualified via a grandparent.[14] He made his England under-15 debut against Turkey in December 2016.[104] In recognition of his captaining that team during the 2017–18 season, he was presented with a Special Achievement Award at the 2018 Birmingham City Academy awards night.[105] By the end of 2018 he had made his first appearance for the England under-16 team, and went on to feature in eleven games, score four goals, and captain the team.[106][107] He was included in England's under-17 squad for the Syrenka Cup, a friendly tournament held in September 2019 in preparation for the 2020 European Championship qualifiers the following March.[108] He made his debut as a substitute in England's opening match of the tournament, a 5–0 win over Finland in which he scored the third goal,[109] and captained the team in their second fixture, in which they came back from a goal behind to beat Austria 4–2 and qualify for the final. Again, Bellingham scored the third goal.[110] He retained the captaincy for the final, in which England beat hosts Poland on penalties following a 2–2 draw,[111] and was named player of the tournament.[112]

Bellingham received his first call-up to the under-21 squad for European Championship qualifiers against Kosovo and Austria in September 2020.[113] He became the youngest player to appear for England U21 when he came on to replace Tom Davies after 62 minutes of the match against Kosovo on 4 September with England 3–0 ahead, and scored after 85 minutes to complete the 6–0 victory.[114]

Senior career

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Bellingham playing for England at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

In November 2020, after James Ward-Prowse and Trent Alexander-Arnold withdrew through injury, Bellingham was called up to the England senior squad for the first time.[115] He made his debut in a friendly match against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley on 12 November,[116] replacing Mason Mount after 73 minutes of a 3–0 win.[117] At 17 years, 136 days, he became England's third-youngest full international; only Theo Walcott and Wayne Rooney had appeared at a younger age.[117] Bellingham was named in the England squad for the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament, which was delayed until June 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[118] When he came on as an 82nd-minute substitute in England's opening match, a 1–0 win over Croatia at Wembley on 13 June, aged 17 years and 349 days, he became both the youngest Englishman to play at any major tournament and the youngest of any nationality to play at a European Championship;[119] the latter record was broken by Poland's Kacper Kozłowski just six days later.[120]

Bellingham's first senior international goal, a header from Luke Shaw's cross to open the scoring in England's 6–2 victory over Iran in their first game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on 21 November, made him the second youngest scorer for England at a World Cup. He also made the run and pass to Harry Kane who crossed for Raheem Sterling to score England's third goal, and played the through ball from which Callum Wilson set up their sixth for Jack Grealish.[121][122] He followed this up during the last-16 game against Senegal with a run through the defence, assisting Jordan Henderson's goal in the 38th minute, and played a key role in Harry Kane's goal in first-half stoppage time, setting up Phil Foden to make the assist.[123]

UEFA Euro 2024

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Bellingham was named in England's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024.[124] His powerful header from Bukayo Saka's deflected cross gave "The Three Lions" a 1–0 victory against Serbia, and he was named player of the match.[125]

He scored with a 95th-minute overhead kick in the round of 16 against Slovakia to tie the scores at 1–1 and take the match into extra time.[126] England won 2–1, and Bellingham was again named player of the match.[127] After scoring the equaliser, Bellingham gestured towards the opposing substitutes' bench by grabbing his crotch, claiming it was an inside joke aimed at "some close friends".[128] After an investigation, UEFA found he had "violat[ed] the basic rules of decent conduct", fined him €30,000 and imposed a one-match ban suspended for 12 months.[129]

Bellingham played the full 120 minutes of the quarter-final against Switzerland, and scored the second kick of the penalty shootout which England won 5–3.[130] England reached the final, in which they faced Spain, who took the lead shortly after half-time. Bellingham touched Saka's pass to Cole Palmer who equalised after 73 minutes, but Spain scored a late winner and England ended the tournament as runners-up.[131]

Style of play

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Known for his exceptional control of the ball, his physicality and his technical quality, Bellingham is often regarded as one of the best and most well-rounded midfielders in the world.[132][133][134][135][136] He is also known for his versatility and vision.[132][137][136] He is praised for fulfilling multiple positions and his dynamic playing style, playing both exceptional defence and attack, described by The Analyst as a "do-it-all midfielder".[135] His excellent runs and dribbling abilities have also earned him praise, as have his keen ability to quickly transition from defence to attack.[135] An analysis by Andy Smith for the Bundesliga described Bellingham as "the complete package: a dynamic midfielder who can win the ball and drive it forward, hold up possession, resist the press, find gaps in opposition defences, plus assist and score goals".[137] Bellingham has been described by Philipp Lahm as a "complete midfielder", who can "dribble, pass, shoot and has the urge to score", and who is "physical and fearless, holds his ground in challenges and wins the ball".[134] Phil Foden described Bellingham as "one of the most gifted players I've ever seen".[136] Paul Scholes also praised Bellingham in 2023, saying that "I think Jude Bellingham for his age and what he's accomplished so far in his short career, he's better than anything we've seen".[138] He has been compared to Zinedine Zidane.[139][140][141]

Following his move to Madrid in 2023, Bellingham took on a more advanced role in the midfield, often being positioned in the number 10 position as an attacking midfielder, or even as a false 9 or second striker on occasion.[142][143][144] This change in position led to Bellingham adopting a more significant role in the final third and scoring goals: 10 in his first 10 matches for Madrid.[71][81]

His prodigious talent as a young player has been confirmed by the awards he has won, including the IFFHS World's Best Youth (U20) Player in 2022 and 2023,[145][146] and the Golden Boy award and Kopa Trophy in 2023.[6][7] ESPN rated Bellingham as the number one central midfielder for 2022–23,[147] and 90min rated him as the top central midfielder in 2022.[148]

Outside football

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Bellingham during the EA Sports FC 25 launch event in September 2024

In May 2024, Bellingham signed a multi-year deal with sports drink Lucozade becoming the face of the brand's multi-million pound TV campaign.[149] In June 2024, he appeared in Kim Kardashian's shapewear and clothing brand Skims' campaign; the photoshoot featured Bellingham modelling men's underwear.[150] In July 2024, Bellingham was revealed as the cover star for the video game EA Sports FC 25.[151] In the same month, Adidas launched Bellingham's first-ever signature collection, featuring a jersey, tracksuit, ringer tee, and shorts, all adorned with the JB monogram logo.[152] In August 2024, Louis Vuitton named him as a "Friend of the House," announcing their partnership.[153] In September 2024. Bellingham started his official channel on YouTube with a behind-the-scenes documentary of his first year in Spain.[154] In December 2024, he appeared in Adidas' documentary film Under the Tongue.[155]

In July 2025, he was revealed as one of the cover stars for EA Sports FC 26 along with Jamal Musiala and Zlatan Ibrahimović for the second time.[156] In September 2025, he was announced as Laureus ambassador.[157]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 22 October 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Birmingham City 2019–20[33] Championship 41 4 2 0 1 0 — — 44 4
Borussia Dortmund 2020–21[2] Bundesliga 29 1 6 2 — 10[c] 1 1[d] 0 46 4
2021–22[2] Bundesliga 32 3 3 0 — 8[e] 3 1[d] 0 44 6
2022–23[2] Bundesliga 31 8 4 2 — 7[c] 4 — 42 14
Total 92 12 13 4 — 25 8 2 0 132 24
Real Madrid 2023–24[2] La Liga 28 19 1 0 — 11[c] 4 2[f] 0 42 23
2024–25[2] La Liga 31 9 4 1 — 13[c] 3 10[g] 2 58 15
2025–26[2] La Liga 5 0 0 0 — 2[c] 1 0 0 7 1
Total 64 28 5 1 — 26 8 12 2 107 39
Career total 197 44 20 5 1 0 51 16 14 2 283 67
  1. ^ Includes FA Cup, DFB-Pokal, Copa del Rey
  2. ^ Includes EFL Cup
  3. ^ a b c d e Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  4. ^ a b Appearance in DFL-Supercup
  5. ^ Six appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, two appearances and two goals in UEFA Europa League
  6. ^ Appearances in Supercopa de España
  7. ^ One appearance in UEFA Super Cup, one appearance in FIFA Intercontinental Cup, two appearances and one goal in Supercopa de España, six appearances and one goal in FIFA Club World Cup

International

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As of match played 10 June 2025[158]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
England 2020 1 0
2021 9 0
2022 12 1
2023 5 1
2024 13 4
2025 4 0
Total 44 6
As of match played 7 June 2025
England score listed first, score column indicates score after each Bellingham goal[158]
List of international goals scored by Jude Bellingham
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 21 November 2022 Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar 18  Iran 1–0 6–2 2022 FIFA World Cup [159]
2 12 September 2023 Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland 26  Scotland 2–0 3–1 Friendly [160]
3 26 March 2024 Wembley Stadium, London, England 29  Belgium 2–2 2–2 Friendly [161]
4 16 June 2024 Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, Germany 30  Serbia 1–0 1–0 UEFA Euro 2024 [125]
5 30 June 2024 Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, Germany 33  Slovakia 1–1 2–1 (a.e.t.) UEFA Euro 2024 [162]
6 10 October 2024 Wembley Stadium, London, England 37  Greece 1–1 1–2 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B [163]

Honours

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Bellingham with the 2024 Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year

Borussia Dortmund

Real Madrid

England U17

England

Individual

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Jude Bellingham is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking for club Real Madrid and the national team. Born Jude Victor William Bellingham on 29 June 2003 in , , he began his youth career at Birmingham City, where he became the club's youngest-ever first-team player at age 16 in 2019 and youngest goalscorer shortly after. After a standout debut season with four goals in 44 appearances, Bellingham transferred to in 2020 for a reported €25 million, becoming the most expensive English teenager at the time. At Dortmund, he quickly established himself as a key player, contributing to their 2021 win and earning a reputation for his versatility, physicality, and goal-scoring ability from midfield, with 24 goals and 25 assists in 132 appearances over three seasons. In June 2023, at age 19, Bellingham joined Real Madrid on a six-year contract for a transfer fee of €103 million, marking him as one of the club's most high-profile young signings. His debut season was exceptional, scoring 23 goals across all competitions—including a record 14 in his first 15 games overall—and helping Real Madrid secure the 2023–24 La Liga title and UEFA Champions League. He also won individual accolades such as the 2023 Golden Boy Award, the 2023 Kopa Trophy, and La Liga Player of the Season for 2023–24. In the 2024–25 campaign, Bellingham continued his form before undergoing successful surgery on his left shoulder for a recurrent dislocation on 16 July 2025, sidelining him for about three months; he returned to training in September and has since resumed play, contributing two goals and one assist in eight La Liga appearances during the 2025–26 season as of November 2025. In the 2025–26 season, Bellingham suffered a semitendinosus muscle injury in his left leg in the 8th minute of Real Madrid's La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano on 1 February 2026. Real Madrid's official medical report on the same day diagnosed the injury and stated "Awaiting evolution." Initial reports estimated a recovery period of around one month, but as of 10 February 2026, journalist reports indicate the injury could sideline him for up to two months. Internationally, Bellingham made his senior debut in November 2020 at age 17 years and 136 days, becoming the youngest player in the nation's history to do so, and the third-youngest to feature at a major tournament during Euro 2020. He has earned 46 caps and scored six goals for the senior team as of his most recent appearance in November 2025, following his recovery from injury. Standing at 1.86 meters tall and known for his right-footed play, Bellingham's blend of athleticism, vision, and leadership has positioned him as one of the world's most promising midfield talents.

Early life

Family background and upbringing

Jude Victor William Bellingham was born on 29 June 2003 in , West Midlands, , to parents Mark and Denise Bellingham. His father, Mark, originally from , , served as a sergeant with the before retiring to become a licensed agent, primarily representing his sons; Mark also had a notable career, scoring over 700 goals in approximately 900 appearances for clubs including and Town. Denise, a British national of working-class origins, works in and has played a key role in managing the family's logistics and Jude's financial affairs. The couple raised Jude and his younger brother (born 2005) in a tight-knit household in , a village near , emphasizing both education and sports from an early age. The Bellingham family came from modest, working-class roots in the West Midlands, where football was a central passion influenced heavily by Mark's playing background. Jude has credited his father as his "first [footballing] hero," noting how Mark's experiences in provided early tips and inspiration, while the family dynamic shifted over time to include Jude advising his father on professional matters. As children, Jude and were constantly engaged in football, with parents driving them to late-night training sessions and Mark coaching Jude at Stourbridge Juniors. Neighbors and teachers in recalled Jude as polite and grounded, reflecting the family's focus on maintaining a normal childhood amid his rising talent. Throughout Jude's early career, his parents made significant sacrifices to support his development, prioritizing clubs that offered regular playing time over high-profile moves. Denise relocated with Jude to in 2020 for his stint and later to for Real Madrid in 2023, helping him adjust while Jobe remained in with Mark. Jude has described his mother as essential for emotional balance, stating, "Without my mum, I’d get too low with the lows or too high with the highs."

Education and youth development

Bellingham attended Hagley Primary School in , where he was described by his former PE teacher as a "quiet leader" who consistently set high standards in sports and academics. His primary school team reached the national finals at Aston Villa's training ground around age 10 or 11, highlighting his early athletic promise. He later enrolled at The Priory School, a private institution in , Birmingham, known for its outstanding facilities including a full-sized , at an annual fee of approximately £16,000. There, Bellingham balanced rigorous academics with school football, captaining the team to national cup victories and scoring prolifically without added pressure from coaches. He departed the school at age 15 to focus more intensely on his football pathway. In 2021, after turning , he completed a BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Sport at , supported by tutor Jason Ramsay, which aligned with his athletic career goals. Bellingham's youth football development began at age six, initially with reluctance, as he joined sessions run by his father, Mark, more to pick grass than play; he soon developed a passion for the game. By age seven, he was competing for Juniors in Sunday league matches alongside school friends, under his father's coaching. At age eight, he joined Birmingham City Football Club's academy, progressing rapidly through the age groups with support from coaches including , Kristjaan Speakman, and Simon Jones. His academy tenure emphasized maturity and a strong will to win, traits noted by youth coach Paul Robinson, who credited Bellingham's exposure to competitive through his father's career for building resilience. By age 15, he debuted for Birmingham's under-23 side and signed a two-year in July 2019, during which he impressed in pre-season tours and earned the club's Academy Player of the Year award. This period solidified his technical skills and tactical awareness, preparing him for a senior debut at 16 in August 2019, as Birmingham's youngest-ever first-team player.

Club career

Birmingham City

Bellingham joined Birmingham City's academy at the age of eight in 2010, progressing through the youth ranks with notable speed for his age group. By 14, he was playing for the under-18s, and at 15, he featured for the under-23s, showcasing his potential as a versatile midfielder. His rapid development caught the attention of the first-team staff under manager , leading to training opportunities with senior players during the 2018–19 season. Bellingham made his professional debut on 6 August 2019, in a 3–1 defeat to , at 16 years and 38 days old, becoming Birmingham City's youngest-ever first-team player and surpassing the previous record held by since 1970. Just 25 days later, on 31 August 2019, he scored his first senior goal as a substitute in a 2–1 victory over Stoke City, making him the club's youngest goalscorer at 16 years and 63 days. These milestones highlighted his composure and athleticism in competitive matches, earning him regular starts in the second half of the 2019–20 season. During the 2019–20 campaign, Bellingham featured in 44 matches across all competitions, scoring four goals and providing two assists while primarily operating as a central . His contributions helped Birmingham City finish 20th in the , avoiding relegation amid a turbulent season that included a points deduction. Bellingham's performances, including a standout goal in a 1–0 win over Preston North End in September 2019, demonstrated his box-to-box energy and defensive tenacity, drawing interest from top European clubs. In July 2020, at the age of 17, Bellingham completed a transfer to for a club-record fee of €25 million plus add-ons, marking the highest fee ever paid for a 17-year-old English player at the time. The move came after he rejected offers from sides, opting for development in the , and Birmingham City celebrated his departure by retiring his No. 22 shirt in recognition of his impact.

Borussia Dortmund

Bellingham joined from Birmingham City in July 2020 on a long-term contract for a transfer fee of €25 million, becoming the most expensive sale in Birmingham's history. He made an immediate impact by scoring on his competitive debut in the first round against on 14 September 2020, contributing to a 5–0 victory and becoming the youngest goalscorer in the competition's history at 17 years and 77 days old, as well as Dortmund's youngest-ever scorer in a competitive match. His first goal arrived on 24 October 2020 in a 3–0 win over rivals Schalke 04, marking him as the fourth-youngest scorer in the competition. During the 2020–21 season, Bellingham quickly established himself as a key midfielder under coaches and later Edin Terzić, making 46 appearances across all competitions and helping reach the final, where they defeated 4–1 to secure the club's fifth cup title. He also featured in the , becoming the youngest Englishman to start a match (aged 17 years and 113 days against ) and scoring his first goal in the competition against Manchester City in the quarter-final second leg, making him the youngest English scorer in Champions League history at 17 years and 289 days. His rapid adaptation earned him the Rookie of the Season award for 2020/21. Bellingham's development continued in subsequent seasons, where he displayed positional versatility in central and attacking midfield roles, often captaining the side from age 19. In 2022–23, he scored eight goals and provided seven assists, playing a pivotal role in Dortmund's runners-up finish behind Bayern Munich on the final day. That campaign included a standout Champions League group stage, where he scored in each of his first four appearances—one of only three teenagers to achieve this, alongside and —and became the third-youngest player to captain a Champions League team (against Sevilla in October 2022) as well as the youngest to score while captaining. His contributions that season led to the Player of the Season award, voted by professional players and fans. Over three seasons at , Bellingham amassed 132 appearances, 24 goals, and 25 assists across all competitions, evolving into one of Europe's most promising talents. In June 2023, he departed for Real Madrid on a six-year deal for an initial €103 million, plus variables, fulfilling a release clause and marking Dortmund's highest-ever sale.

Real Madrid

Bellingham joined Real Madrid from on 1 July 2023, signing a six-year contract until 30 June 2029 for an initial transfer fee of €103 million, with up to €30 million in performance-related add-ons. His gross base salary for the 2025/26 season is €20,830,000 annually (€400,577 weekly), excluding bonuses which can add up to €4,170,000 annually. The move marked him as the most expensive British footballer at the time, reflecting his rapid rise as a versatile . He made his competitive debut for Real Madrid on 12 August 2023 in a 2–0 away win against , entering as a substitute in the 54th minute and scoring the second goal with a volley from a corner in the 63rd minute. His first pre-season appearance came on 23 July 2023 in a 3–2 friendly victory over . In his debut 2023–24 season, Bellingham featured in 42 matches across all competitions, scoring 23 goals and providing 13 assists, often playing as an advanced midfielder or false nine alongside and . He set a club record by scoring 14 goals in his first 15 appearances, including stoppage-time winners in against and against in the final. In , he played 28 games, netting 19 goals and assisting 6, becoming the top scorer for Real Madrid and earning the league's award. His contributions helped the team win the title, the 2024 , and the , where he scored 4 goals in 13 matches, including in the semi-final against Bayern . Bellingham was named to the for 2023 and finished third in the voting. During the 2024–25 season, Bellingham appeared in 51 matches across all competitions, recording 15 goals and 12 assists, adapting to a more box-to-box role amid injuries and team rotations. In , he contributed 9 goals and 8 assists in 31 games. Key highlights included contributions in a 5–2 Champions League group stage win over and assists in the victory against . The club secured the and the under his involvement, bringing his total trophies with Real Madrid to five by the season's end. He earned spots on the for 2024 and 2025. As of November 2025, in the ongoing 2025–26 season, following successful surgery on his left shoulder for a recurrent dislocation on 16 July 2025 that sidelined him for about three months, Bellingham returned to training in September and has resumed play, appearing in 11 matches across competitions (8 in La Liga and 3 in the UEFA Champions League), scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist, including 2 goals and 1 assist in his 8 La Liga appearances. On 7 January 2026, Bellingham accompanied manager Xabi Alonso at a Real Madrid press conference ahead of the Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Atletico Madrid. This followed Real Madrid's 5–2 La Liga defeat to Atletico Madrid on 27 September 2025, their first loss of the season. During the conference, Bellingham discussed his shift to a deeper midfield position under Alonso following Kylian Mbappé's arrival, emphasizing playmaking over goals, stating, "It’s been an easy transition. In my first season, there wasn’t a natural striker; I lived very close to the penalty area. But now, with Mbappé, we have a striker who scores 50 goals a season, so I don’t have to be so far forward. I have to cover other areas of the pitch." He expressed full team backing for Alonso amid performance issues, affirming, "We’re all behind him" and "We’re fully behind the coach." Bellingham defended against rumors of influencing English player signings, stating, "It’s completely false. I don’t have any influence over signings." He praised Vinícius Júnior's contributions despite his goal drought, emphasizing his playmaking and the need for team support, noting, "There’s a lot of pressure on him, he does so much for the team... Goals don’t tell the whole story" and "We have to support him. He’ll be back to his old self." Bellingham also highlighted the squad's readiness for the upcoming key match, stepping up in Mbappé's absence due to injury. He dismissed rumors of dressing room issues as "fabricated," and affirmed the team's unity behind Alonso. Following Xabi Alonso's departure from Real Madrid in early 2026, reports emerged from The Athletic and ESPN alleging a poor relationship between Bellingham and Alonso, including claims of lack of support from Bellingham for Alonso as coach. On 13 January 2026, Bellingham publicly denied these reports in a statement on his official JB5 app, describing them as "a load of sht" and criticizing the media for "spreading this kind of damaging misinformation for clicks and added controversy." He stated, "Until now I’ve let far too many of these slide, always hoping the truth will come to light in its own time. But honestly… What a load of sht." On 1 February 2026, during Real Madrid's La Liga home match against Rayo Vallecano, Bellingham suffered a semitendinosus muscle injury in his left leg early in the game, being substituted after approximately 10 minutes. The same day, Real Madrid issued a medical report confirming the diagnosis following tests carried out by the club's medical services. The report stated: "Awaiting evolution." No specific recovery timeline was provided in the official statement. Initial reports estimated a recovery period of around one month, but as of 10–11 February 2026, further reports indicated that the injury could sideline him for up to two months, exceeding the initial expectations.

International career

Youth international career

Bellingham began his international career with the under-15 team in December 2016, making his debut at the age of 13 in a 5–2 friendly victory over in . He went on to earn 10 appearances for the U15s between December 2016 and May 2018, scoring once and captaining the side on two occasions. In 2018, Bellingham progressed to the England under-16 team, where he featured in 11 matches, netted four goals, and served as captain. Under his , the team won the 2018 Tournoi International in , providing Bellingham with his first youth international trophy. His performances at this level highlighted his maturity and , earning praise from coaches for his ability to influence games from midfield. Bellingham's rapid development led to his inclusion in the England under-17 squad in September 2019, where he made three appearances and scored two goals during the qualifying campaign for the 2020 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. He captained the team at the Syrenka Cup, a preparatory friendly tournament in Poland, scoring in his debut match against and helping England secure the title via a victory over the hosts in the final; Bellingham was named player of the tournament for his contributions. Bellingham bypassed the under-19 level and was fast-tracked to the under-21 team in September 2020, shortly after turning 17. He made four appearances for the U21s, including starts in qualifiers, and scored once against in October 2020. His time at this level was brief, as he received his first senior call-up later that month, marking the end of his youth international career.

Senior international career

Bellingham earned his first senior call-up to the national team in November 2020 at the age of 17, having impressed in the Under-21 squad during their qualifiers. He made his debut three days later on 12 November 2020, substituting into a friendly match against the at after just 17 minutes, contributing to a 3–0 victory. His composure in midfield during limited minutes marked him as a promising talent, and he secured his first start in a pre-Euro friendly against on 2 June 2021, where won 1–0. Selected for despite his youth, Bellingham became the youngest player in the tournament at 17 years and 349 days old, appearing as a substitute in three group and knockout stage matches as advanced to the final, losing 1–0 to . His breakthrough came during the , where he scored his first senior international goal—a header—in a 4–0 win over on 14 June 2022, followed by another in a 3–3 draw against on 26 September 2022. At the in , Bellingham started all five of 's matches en route to the quarter-finals, netting the opener in a 6–2 group stage rout of on 25 November 2022 to become the youngest Englishman to score in a World Cup finals at 19 years and 145 days. Bellingham solidified his role as a central for at , starting all seven matches and captaining the side in the absence of injured players during the group stage, scoring the only goal in a 1–0 group stage win over on 16 June 2024. His standout moment was an acrobatic overhead kick in the 95th minute against in the round of 16 on 30 June 2024, equalizing to force extra time and propel to a 2–1 win, earning him honors. reached the final but fell 2–1 to on 14 July 2024, with Bellingham's energetic performances drawing praise for his box-to-box influence and leadership. Post-Euro 2024, Bellingham featured in the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League, contributing one goal and three assists across four appearances as England topped their group. He also played in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, appearing in five matches and providing one assist during the European phase that began in March 2025. After an absence due to injury, Bellingham was recalled to the squad in November 2025 for qualifiers against Serbia and Albania under manager Thomas Tuchel. As of November 2025, he has amassed 46 caps for England, scoring 6 goals and recording 12 assists across various competitions.

Playing style

Positional versatility

Jude Bellingham has demonstrated exceptional positional versatility throughout his career, allowing him to adapt seamlessly to various midfield roles across different tactical systems. At Birmingham City, where he debuted at age 16, Bellingham primarily operated as a central in a box-to-box capacity, contributing both defensively and in attack during his 44 appearances for the club. This early foundation highlighted his work rate and ability to cover the pitch end-to-end, traits that have defined his adaptability ever since. During his time at Borussia Dortmund from 2020 to 2023, Bellingham's flexibility expanded significantly, enabling him to fill roles as a defensive midfielder (number 6), box-to-box midfielder (number 8), or even as a number 10 in attacking setups. In formations such as the 4-2-3-1 or 4-1-4-1, he often partnered with a more defensive anchor, focusing on transitions, pressing, and late runs into the box, which resulted in notable contributions like 8 goals and 4 assists in the 2022-23 Bundesliga season. Dortmund coach Lucien Favre praised this range, stating, "He can play as a number six or number eight, is a good passer, tries to put himself in a finishing position. With him, different systems are possible." Since joining Real Madrid in 2023, Bellingham has further evolved, initially deployed as an advanced midfielder or shadow striker in the 2023-24 season, where his late arrivals into the penalty area led to 19 La Liga goals. By the 2024-25 campaign, he shifted to a deeper, wider role in the left half-space, emphasizing playmaking and linking play to support forwards like Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé, with 9 goals and 8 assists in La Liga. Following shoulder surgery in July 2025, Bellingham returned in September and has been deployed primarily as a central No. 10 in the 2025-26 season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist in 8 La Liga appearances as of November 2025. This adaptation underscores his intelligence in reading the game and maintaining fluidity in offensive transitions, as noted in tactical analyses of his integration into Madrid's system.

Key attributes and influences

Bellingham is renowned for his exceptional energy and relentless work rate, allowing him to cover vast areas of the pitch as a quintessential box-to-box . His tactical awareness enables him to anticipate plays, position himself ahead of the action, and exploit spaces between lines, often making explosive runs into channels that create scoring opportunities. Technically proficient, he demonstrates pinpoint passing accuracy with optimal timing, alongside strong ability to beat defenders, averaging 1.91 successful dribbles per 90 minutes at Real Madrid. His pressing is aggressive and intelligent, closing passing lanes and facilitating quick transitions, while his off-the-ball movement—such as underlaps and blindside positioning—enhances both defensive solidity and attacking threat. These attributes have evolved under coaches like Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, where Bellingham has adapted from a primary goal-scorer (23 goals in the 2023/24 season) to a deeper playmaker, increasing his assist rate to 0.30 per 90 minutes early in the 2024-25 campaign while maintaining high passing completion around 88%. His versatility allows seamless shifts across midfield roles, contributing to chance creation (1.39 key passes per 90 early in 2024-25) and linking play in half-spaces, particularly alongside forwards like Kylian Mbappé. Bellingham's physical presence, combined with maturity beyond his years, makes him difficult to mark and a key disruptor in opponents' build-up. Bellingham's playing style draws from early influences at Birmingham City, where he idolized local heroes like , , and for their tenacity and midfield dominance. His father, , played a pivotal role in his development, emphasizing discipline and fundamentals from a young age. As his career progressed, English midfielders and became significant role models due to their all-action styles and impact in the , inspiring Bellingham's blend of creativity and physicality. Upon joining Real Madrid, emerged as a primary influence, with Bellingham citing the Frenchman's elegance, vision, and leadership as aspirational qualities that shape his approach to the game.

Personal life

Endorsements and media presence

Bellingham has secured several high-profile endorsement deals that reflect his rising status in football and . He maintains a long-term partnership with , which began during his teenage years at Birmingham City, serving as a and featuring in campaigns such as the "" promotion for alongside . In July 2024, he launched his signature "JB Line" clothing collection with the brand, followed by additional lines in early 2025, and he endorses boots as the face of their January 2025 relaunch. Other notable sponsorships include a multi-year ambassadorship with , announced in May 2024, where he fronted the "Bring the Energy" television campaign ahead of Euro 2024. In June 2024, Bellingham became an ambassador for , Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand, appearing in a promotional photoshoot. He also serves as a cover athlete for 25, released in September 2024, marking his prominent role in the gaming franchise. Additionally, Bellingham has endorsement agreements with for television campaigns and , becoming a in 2024 and starring in their spring 2026 menswear formalwear campaign, photographed by Glen Luchford and unveiled in August 2025. Bellingham's media presence has expanded significantly through social media and public appearances, amplifying his influence beyond the pitch. As of November 2025, his Instagram account has approximately 41.5 million followers, enabling substantial earnings from sponsored posts estimated at around $3,600 each. In May 2024, he launched a personal YouTube channel featuring behind-the-scenes content from his time at Real Madrid, which grew to over 900,000 subscribers by November 2025. His visibility in media includes frequent interviews addressing topics like mental health and social media pressures, such as a candid discussion in October 2025 where he urged platforms to combat online hate more effectively. Bellingham also appears in high-fashion contexts, often wearing Louis Vuitton suits at events like the Ballon d'Or ceremony, further blending his athletic and style personas.

Philanthropy and off-field activities

Bellingham has been actively involved in philanthropy since his early teenage years, particularly supporting underprivileged children in through the Mustard Seed Project, a Lincolnshire-based charity. At age 15, shortly after his professional debut with Birmingham City, he launched a fundraising campaign on to support the Miche Bora nursery and in , which serves around 300 children aged 3 to 14 from impoverished communities. His efforts included personal donations, auctioning signed boots, and raising funds to purchase laptops for the students, demonstrating his commitment despite earning modest wages of £145 per week at the time. In collaboration with his sponsor , Bellingham donated football kits to the school's children and contributed to the construction of a new classroom block accommodating 275 pupils, significantly expanding educational access in the area. This initiative, completed around , was part of his broader goal to leverage his growing profile as a footballer to amplify the charity's visibility and impact. He has expressed a desire to serve as a off the pitch, emphasizing that "everyone should try and do their bit" to support such causes. Beyond philanthropy, Bellingham maintains a balanced off-field life centered on family, friendships, and relaxation. He stays closely connected to his family, including his brother (also a professional footballer) and parents Denise and Mark, speaking with them daily and arranging visits, such as funding trips for childhood friends to . Since February 2025, he has been in a public relationship with Dutch model Ashlyn Castro, with whom he has shared holidays and public declarations of affection. His hobbies include playing video games like for downtime and enjoying casual socializing, such as coffee outings or meals at restaurants like during his youth in Birmingham. Additionally, he has shown emotional support in personal circles, such as consoling teammates after losses and including classmates to foster inclusivity.

Relationship with Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham are teammates at Real Madrid since Mbappé's 2024 arrival. They share a professional relationship marked by mutual respect and public support. In September 2024, Bellingham denied tension rumors, stating they are "very good friends on and off the pitch" and praising Mbappé as a key player loved by the team. In January 2026, Mbappé defended Bellingham after fan booing, calling him one of the world's best when fit and urging fans not to target individuals. Occasional on-pitch frustrations have been reported (e.g., Bellingham's visible irritation during a 2024 defeat), but these appear typical in football with no evidence of ongoing rivalry or personal animosity.

Career statistics

Club statistics

Bellingham began his professional career with Birmingham City in the English Championship, making 44 appearances and scoring 4 goals with 2 assists during the 2019–20 season. He then moved to in the , where over three seasons from 2020 to 2023, he accumulated 132 appearances, 24 goals, and 25 assists across all competitions. Since joining Real Madrid in 2023, he has featured in 110 matches, netting 41 goals and providing 29 assists as of November 19, 2025. Throughout his career in the UEFA Champions League with Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, Bellingham has recorded 53 appearances, 15 goals, and 14 assists as of 19 November 2025. The table below details his career totals by club across all competitions:
ClubYearsAppearancesGoalsAssists
Birmingham City2019–20204442
2020–20231322425
Real Madrid2023–present1104129
Career total2866956
Statistics as of 19 November 2025.

International statistics

Jude Bellingham earned his first senior cap for on 12 November 2020, coming on as a substitute in a 3–1 friendly victory over the at , becoming the youngest Englishman to debut since 2003 at age 17 years and 136 days. As of 19 November 2025, following his most recent appearance in a 2–0 qualifying win against on 16 November 2025—where he made his 46th cap—Bellingham has accumulated 46 caps and scored 6 goals across various competitions. He also substituted in the 2–0 win over on 13 November 2025. His contributions have been particularly prominent in major tournaments, where he has provided crucial goals and dynamic play in midfield. Bellingham's international goal tally includes his debut senior strike—a header to open the scoring in England's 6–2 World Cup group stage win over on 25 November 2022—along with the acrobatic overhead kick that rescued a 2–1 extra-time victory against in the round of 16 at on 1 July 2024. Other notable goals came during the , highlighting his growing influence in high-stakes fixtures.
CompetitionAppearancesGoals
Friendlies92
FIFA World Cup qualifiers90
102
91
FIFA World Cup finals51
40
Total | 46 | 6

Honours

Borussia Dortmund (2019–2023)

During his time at , Bellingham contributed to the club's victory in the 2020–21 , Germany's premier domestic cup competition, where Dortmund defeated 4–1 in the final. This marked his first senior club honour, achieved in his debut season after joining from Birmingham City. Despite strong performances, no additional major trophies were won during his tenure.

Real Madrid (2023–present)

Bellingham has been instrumental in Real Madrid's successful campaigns since joining in June 2023. In the 2023–24 season, he played a key role in securing the title, with Madrid clinching the championship on the final day against . The club also won the , defeating 2–0 in the final at , marking Madrid's 15th European Cup triumph. In 2024, Real Madrid added three more trophies to their collection with Bellingham in the squad. They lifted the in January, beating 4–1 in the final in . Later that year, Madrid won the in August, overcoming 2–0 in . The year concluded with victory in the inaugural in December, where a 3–0 win over secured the global title. The 2024–25 season concluded with Real Madrid securing the and but no additional major honours such as or the . As of November 2025, the 2025–26 season is ongoing.

Birmingham City (2019)

Bellingham's early professional career began at Birmingham City, where he broke into the first team at age 16 but did not win any senior honours during his brief stint in the season.

Individual honours

Jude Bellingham has garnered numerous individual accolades throughout his career, recognizing his rapid rise from a promising talent at Birmingham City to a key figure in European football with and Real Madrid. His breakthrough performances, particularly in his debut season at Real Madrid where he contributed significantly to both domestic and European successes, earned him major international honors such as the Golden Boy and in 2023. These awards highlight his versatility, goal-scoring prowess from midfield, and leadership on the pitch, often voted by peers, journalists, and fans. In addition to major global recognitions, Bellingham has been consistently selected for elite teams of the year, including the Men's for three consecutive years from 2023 to 2025, reflecting his status among the world's top players as voted by professional footballers worldwide. He also finished third in both the 2024 and The Best Men's Player awards, underscoring his impact during Real Madrid's and Champions League triumphs that year. More recently, in 2025, he was named England's Men's Senior Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season, breaking a 19-year streak without a repeat winner. Bellingham's domestic honors include being voted Bundesliga Player of the Season in 2022/23 by the league's official panel, where he played a pivotal role in Borussia Dortmund's title challenge with 8 goals and 16 assists in the league. Similarly, in his inaugural La Liga campaign with Real Madrid in 2023/24, he won the La Liga Player of the Season award from the Spanish Footballers' Association (AFE), leading the team in goals from midfield with 19 strikes. Earlier accolades from his time at Dortmund include the VDV (German players' union) Player of the Season in 2022/23 and Newcomer of the Season in 2020/21, both determined by peer votes. His contributions in the were recognized with the Young Player of the Season award for 2023/24, where he scored four goals and provided five assists en route to Real Madrid's victory. Bellingham also received the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award in 2024, becoming the first footballer to win this honor, which celebrates exceptional emerging talents across all sports. At the start of his professional career with Birmingham City in 2019/20, he was named Young Player of the Season and the club's Young Player of the Year, marking his early promise with 4 goals in 44 appearances.

Key Individual Honours

  • 2019/20: EFL Championship Young Player of the Season
  • 2019/20: Birmingham City Young Player of the Year
  • 2020/21: VDV Bundesliga Newcomer of the Season
  • 2022/23: Bundesliga Player of the Season
  • 2022/23: VDV Bundesliga Player of the Season
  • 2023: Kopa Trophy (Best U21 Player)
  • 2023: Golden Boy Award
  • 2023/24: UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season
  • 2023/24: La Liga Player of the Season
  • 2024: Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year
  • 2024: Third place, Ballon d'Or
  • 2024: Third place, FIFA The Best Men's Player
  • 2024: IFFHS Men's World Best Playmaker
  • 2024-25: England Men's Senior Player of the Year
  • FIFPRO Men's World 11: 2023, 2024, 2025

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