Jude Victor William Bellingham popularly known as Jude Bellingham, born on 29 June 2003, is an English professional footballer who has been making waves in the world of football. He plays as a midfielder for La Liga giant Real Madrid and the England national team.
This article will provide you with a quick overview of his life and career.
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Jude Bellingham: Early Life and Career
Bellingham was born in Stourbridge, England, to parents Denise and Mark Bellingham. His father, Mark, was a sergeant in the West Midlands Police and a prolific goalscorer in non-League football. Bellingham’s younger brother, Jobe, is also a footballer.
Bellingham joined Birmingham City as an under-8 and became the club’s youngest ever first-team player when he made his senior debut in August 2019 at the age of 16. He played regularly during the 2019–20 season.
Move to Borussia Dortmund
In July 2020, Bellingham joined Borussia Dortmund. In his first appearance, he 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 awards.
Transfer to Real Madrid
In 2023, Bellingham signed for Real Madrid for a fee of €103 million. He made an immediate impact and was named La Liga Player of the Month in August. He scored on his La Liga and Champions League debuts and also in his first El Clásico against Barcelona in October. He scored ten goals in his first ten matches for Real.
International Career
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 the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
