Jude Bellingham
Midfielder·Real Madrid·England·Born 29 June 2003·Stourbridge, England
Biography
Jude Victor William Bellingham is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Madrid and the England national team. He began his career at Birmingham City, making his first-team debut at 16. Borussia Dortmund signed him in 2020, where he developed into one of the world's most complete midfielders.
Bellingham moved to Real Madrid in 2023 for a fee exceeding 100 million euros. In his first season, he scored over 20 goals from midfield, helping the club win La Liga and the Champions League.
Career History
Birmingham City
2019-2020 · Debut at 16
Borussia Dortmund
2020-2023 · 132 appearances
Real Madrid
2023- · Transfer over 100m
England
2020- · Senior debut at 17
Playing Style
Bellingham is a box-to-box midfielder with exceptional technical and physical attributes. His most distinctive quality is his ability to carry the ball at speed through midfield. He possesses excellent vision and passing range. What sets Bellingham apart is his goalscoring instinct, making late runs into the penalty area that are almost impossible to track.
Achievements & Honors
- La Liga champion (2023-24)
- UEFA Champions League winner (2024, 2025)
- Bundesliga Player of the Season (2022-23)
- La Liga Player of the Season (2023-24)
- Golden Boy award (2023)
- Kopa Trophy (2023)
Interesting Facts
- •Birmingham City retired his number 22 shirt after his transfer to Dortmund.
- •He speaks German fluently after his time at Borussia Dortmund.
- •He scored in each of his first three Champions League appearances for Real Madrid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Birmingham City retire Bellingham's shirt?
Birmingham City retired the number 22 shirt in 2021 to honour Bellingham's contribution and inspire future academy graduates.
What position does Bellingham play?
Bellingham is a box-to-box midfielder who also plays as an attacking midfielder or second striker.