English midfielder Jude Bellingham is one of the first names on the Real Madrid team sheet. From his humble beginnings at Stourbridge Juniors to becoming one of the brightest stars in football, his journey is nothing short of inspiring.
At just 21 years old, Bellingham has already achieved incredible milestones and is poised for even greater success on the world stage.
Name:
Jude Victor William Bellingham.
Date of Birth (DOB):
June 29, 2003 (21 Years Old).
Height:
1.86m.
Place of Birth:
Stourbridge, England.
Parents:
Mark Bellingham (Father), Denise Bellingham (Mother).
Siblings:
Jobe Bellingham (Brother).
Current Club:
Real Madrid.
Jersey Number:
5.
Youth Career
Stourbridge Juniors: 2009-2010.
Birmingham City: 2010-2019.
Senior Career
Birmingham City: 2019-2020.
Borussia Dortmund: 2020-2023.
Real Madrid: 2023-Present.
At just six years old, Jude Bellingham began his football journey with Stourbridge Juniors in Hagley, England. By eight, he joined Birmingham City's youth academy, where he quickly stood out. By the age of 14, he was playing with the under-18 team, and at 16, he was competing with the under-23 squad.
Bellingham's meteoric rise caught national attention when FourFourTwo named him among the "50 most exciting teenagers in English football." After just one senior season at Birmingham City, Borussia Dortmund signed him for a record-breaking $31.5 million, making him the most expensive 17-year-old in history. Over three seasons in Dortmund, he played 132 games, earning accolades for his performances.
Dear Lykkers, in 2023, Bellingham joined Real Madrid. In just his first 15 matches, he netted 14 goals, breaking club records and leading Los Blancos to triumphs in La Liga, the Champions League, and the Supercopa de España.
International Career
England U15: 2016-2018.
England U16: 2018-2019.
England U17: 2019.
England U21: 2020.
England Senior Team: 2020-Present.
Bellingham debuted for England's under-15s in 2016 and progressed through the youth ranks, captaining the under-16 and under-17 teams. At just 17 years and 136 days old, he became England’s third-youngest senior international.
He has since earned over 30 caps, scoring six goals, and was instrumental in England’s runs to the UEFA European Championship finals in 2020 and 2024.
Team-Honors
Borussia Dortmund: DFB-Pokal (2020–21).
Real Madrid: La Liga (2023–24), Supercopa de España (2024), UEFA Champions League (2023–24), UEFA Super Cup (2024).
England U17: Syrenka Cup (2019).
England: UEFA European Championship Runner-up (2020, 2024).
Individual-Honors
Syrenka Cup Player of the Tournament: 2019.
La Liga Player of the Season: 2023–24.
UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season: 2023–24.
Golden Boy: 2023.
Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2022–23.
Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year: 2024.
Jude’s brother, Jobe Bellingham, is also a professional footballer, playing for Sunderland.
His sporting idols are Lee Bowyer and Zinedine Zidane.
Birmingham City retired his No. 22 jersey in his respect—a rare achievement for such a young player.
He supports educational projects through the Mustard Seed Project, helping establish schools in Kenya.
Jude scored 14 goals in his first 15 games for Real Madrid, setting a new club record.
Jude Bellingham is not just a footballer; he’s an inspiration both on and off the pitch, a testament to talent, hard work, and passion. With a bright career ahead, the world is eagerly watching what this young star will achieve next!