Jude Victor William Bellingham is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Real Madrid and the England national team. Born on 29 June 2003, he has rapidly ascended through the ranks of professional football, earning numerous accolades and breaking records along the way.
Main Milestones
Birth
29 June 2003
Jude Bellingham was born in Stourbridge, England, to Denise and Mark Bellingham.
Early Football Career
2009-2010
Bellingham began his football career at Stourbridge Juniors before moving to Birmingham City's youth academy in 2010.
Senior Debut
2019
At the age of 16, Bellingham made his senior debut for Birmingham City, becoming the club's youngest ever first-team player.
Transfer to Borussia Dortmund
July 2020
Bellingham joined Borussia Dortmund, where he became the club's youngest ever goalscorer in his first competitive match.
International Debut
12 November 2020
Bellingham made his debut for the England national team against Ireland, becoming one of the youngest players to be capped for England.
FIFA World Cup Participation
2022
Bellingham represented England at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, further solidifying his position in the national team.
Transfer to Real Madrid
July 2023
Bellingham joined Real Madrid, wearing the number 5 jersey previously worn by Zinedine Zidane. He quickly made an impact, scoring 23 goals in his first season and winning La Liga's Player of the Season award.
Euro 2024 Performance
2024
Bellingham played a crucial role in England's Euro 2024 campaign, scoring in the group stage and producing a remarkable overhead kick in the Round of 16 to save England from elimination.
Recent International Appearance
17 November 2024
Bellingham's last cap for England was against Ireland in the UEFA Nations League, marking his 40th appearance for the national team.
