Jude Victor William Bellingham was born on 29 June 2003 in Stourbridge, West Midlands. He is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Madrid and the England national team.
๐ Early Career at Birmingham City
Bellingham joined Birmingham City as an under-8 and became the club’s youngest first-team player in August 2019 at age 16. He made his senior debut in the EFL Cup against Portsmouth, lowering Trevor Francis’s record by 101 days.
He scored his first goal against Stoke City on 31 August 2019, becoming Birmingham’s youngest goalscorer at 16 years, 63 days. He finished the season with four goals from 44 appearances and was named Championship Apprentice of the Year and EFL Young Player of the Season.
๐ฉ๐ช Borussia Dortmund Period
Bellingham joined Borussia Dortmund in July 2020 for an initial ยฃ25 million, making him the most expensive 17-year-old in history. In his first appearance, he became the club’s youngest goalscorer in the DFB-Pokal.
Over three seasons he made 132 appearances and won the 2020โ21 DFB-Pokal. His performances in the 2022โ23 season earned him the Bundesliga Player of the Season award.
๐ช๐ธ Real Madrid and International Career
Bellingham signed for Real Madrid in June 2023 for a base fee of โฌ103 million. In his first season, he was the club’s top league scorer and helped them win the league title and Champions League.
He made his senior England debut in November 2020 and was part of squads for UEFA European Championships in 2020 and 2024, and FIFA World Cups in 2022 and 2026. He finished third in the Ballon d’Or in 2024.
| Category | Detail | Category | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Jude Victor William Bellingham | Position | Midfielder |
| Date of Birth | 29 June 2003 | Place of Birth | Stourbridge, West Midlands |
| Current Club | Real Madrid | National Team | England |
| Major Awards | Bundesliga Player of the Season, Kopa Trophy, European Golden Boy | Transfer Fee to Real Madrid | โฌ103 million |