| Age | 22 years |
| Date of birth | June 29, 2003 |
| Height, weight | 186 cm, 75 kg |
| Place of birth | Stourbridge, United Kingdom |
| Citizenship | England |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Club | Real Madrid (Real Madrid) |
| Number | 5 (club) / 10 (national team) |
| In the team since | 2023 (joined Real Madrid) |
| Contract until | June 30, 2029 |
| Market value | ~€160 million |
| Eye color | Dark brown |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Agent | Father - Mark Bellingham (acts as his agent/representative) |
Biography of Jude Bellingham
Jude Victor William Bellingham grew up in a family with football roots: his father, Mark Bellingham, was a police sergeant and a prolific striker in non-league football. From childhood Jude stood out for his maturity and versatility - he played in central midfield, worked hard off the ball, and demonstrated strong tactical intelligence.
He joined the Birmingham City system before the age of eight and progressed through the entire academy. In August 2019 Bellingham made his debut for the first team at 16 years and 38 days, becoming the youngest player in the club's history. In the 2019/20 season he established himself in the starting lineup, and after leaving the club his number 22 shirt was retired - an extremely rare gesture for a teenager.
In the summer of 2020 Bellingham transferred to Borussia Dortmund for a fee of about £25 million - at that time he became the most expensive 17-year-old footballer in history. He scored in his debut match and became the youngest goalscorer in the club's history. Over three seasons in Germany he played 132 matches, won the DFB-Pokal (2020/21), and was named Bundesliga Player of the Season (2022/23).
In 2023 Bellingham joined Real Madrid for €103 million (with potential bonuses up to ~€134 million). In his first season he became the club's top scorer in La Liga, won the Spanish championship and the UEFA Champions League, and also received the La Liga Best Player award. He was included in the FIFPRO World 11 team for three consecutive years (2023-2025) and finished third in the Ballon d'Or and FIFA The Best voting in 2024.
Bellingham made his debut for the England national team in 2020. He participated in Euro 2020, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and Euro 2024, where he became one of the team leaders and scored a spectacular bicycle kick goal in the round of 16 against Slovakia.
Personal life of Jude Bellingham
Bellingham was born into a multicultural family: on his father's side he has Irish roots, and on his mother's side Kenyan roots. His parents - Denise and Mark - played a key role in his upbringing and character development. His younger brother Jobe also became a professional footballer.
Jude received private education at Priory School (Edgbaston, Birmingham), and in 2021 he graduated from Loughborough College, receiving a BTEC Level 3 sports diploma - even at the peak of his career he did not abandon education.
Outside football Bellingham actively develops his personal brand. He collaborates with Adidas (releasing his own JB collection), became the face of Lucozade, participated in the Skims campaign, is a "Friend of the House" for Louis Vuitton, and twice became the face of the EA Sports FC series. In 2025 he launched his own mobile application JB5.
In 2024 he started an official YouTube channel with a documentary-style format about his life in Madrid.
Interesting facts about Jude Bellingham
- At 16 he became the youngest player and goalscorer in the history of Birmingham City.
- At 17 he became the youngest English player in European Championship history.
- At Real Madrid he matched Cristiano Ronaldo's record for goals in the first 10 matches for the club.
- Winner of the Golden Boy and Kopa Trophy in 2023.
- Best Young Player of the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League.
- Known as a "do-it-all midfielder" - equally strong in defense and attack.
- Often plays as a "number ten" or a false nine, which led to a sharp increase in scoring.
- Known for his powerful off-the-ball work and ability to read the game - he is often compared to Zidane.
- Twice became the face of the football simulator EA Sports FC.
- Appeared in the Adidas documentary film "Under the Tongue".
Jude Bellingham Statistics
| Club | League | Season | Matches (League) | Goals (League) | Matches (Cups[a]) | Goals (Cups[a]) | Matches (European competitions[b]) | Goals (European competitions[b]) | Total matches | Total goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham City | Championship | 2019/20 | 41 | 4 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 44 | 4 |
| Total | - | - | 41 | 4 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 44 | 4 |
| Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | 2020/21 | 29 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 46 | 4 |
| Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | 2021/22 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 44 | 6 |
| Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | 2022/23 | 31 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 42 | 14 |
| Total | - | - | 92 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 25 | 8 | 132 | 24 |
| Real Madrid | La Liga | 2023/24 | 28 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 43 | 23 |
| Real Madrid | La Liga | 2024/25 | 31 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 4 | 58 | 15 |
| Real Madrid | La Liga | 2025/26 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 27 | 6 |
| Total | - | - | 76 | 32 | 12 | 2 | 40 | 10 | 128 | 44 |
| Total career | - | - | 209 | 48 | 30 | 6 | 65 | 18 | 304 | 72 |
a - FA Cup, EFL Cup, DFB-Pokal, German Super Cup, Spanish Super Cup, Copa del Rey.
b - UEFA Champions League, Intercontinental Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup.
National team matches
As of November 16, 2025
| National team | Matches | Goals | Wins | Draws | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 46 | 6 | 30 | 8 | 8 |
Scandals with Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham has occasionally found himself at the center of controversial situations on the field that attracted significant attention from the media and fans. In February 2025 he was suspended for two matches in the Spanish league after receiving a straight red card in a match against Osasuna, when the referee interpreted his words as an insult. Bellingham himself described it as a "misunderstanding" and later apologized to his Real Madrid teammates.
He was also seen making emotional remarks toward referees during a match against Atletico, which drew criticism from fans and media.
In several cases the public discussed his energetic and passionate behavior on the pitch, which some perceived as excessive rather than purely professional, leading to differing opinions about his playing manner.
