History of Jobe Bellingham in Timeline

Jobe Bellingham is an English professional footballer currently playing for Sunderland in the Premier League. He is a versatile player, capable of playing as a midfielder or forward. Bellingham also represents the England U21 national team, highlighting his potential and standing within English football.

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September 2005: Jobe Bellingham Born

Jobe Bellingham was born in Stourbridge, West Midlands, on 23 September 2005, the younger son of Denise and Mark Bellingham.

2019: Brother's Success and Move to Borussia Dortmund

In 2019, Jobe Bellingham's brother Jude became a first-team regular for Birmingham City before signing for Borussia Dortmund.

2020: Featured in Birmingham's Kit Unveiling

In 2020, after Jude Bellingham's departure, Jobe featured in Birmingham's 2020–21 season kit unveiling.

June 2021: Debut for England under-16s

On 3 June 2021, Bellingham debuted for England under-16s in a friendly win against Northern Ireland.

2021: Senior Debut

In 2021, Bellingham made his senior debut as a substitute in Birmingham's FA Cup match against Plymouth Argyle, becoming Birmingham's second youngest debutant at 16 years, 107 days. He also made his Football League appearance later that year.

2021: Named on the bench for EFL Cup

In 2021, at age 15, Bellingham was named on the substitutes' bench for Birmingham's EFL Cup first-round match against Colchester United but remained unused. He also had four goals from nine appearances for Birmingham's under-18 team in their section of the Under-18 Premier League, and had played four times for their under-23s in Premier League 2 Division 2.

July 2022: Agreed to first professional contract

In July 2022, Birmingham confirmed that Bellingham would be taking up a scholarship with the club and had agreed terms on a first professional contract, to take effect on his 17th birthday.

September 2022: Included in England under-18 squad

In September 2022, Bellingham was included in the England under-18 squad for a mini-tournament in Spain, starting against the Netherlands and Belgium, and was a late substitute against the Faroe Islands.

2022: Played in European Under-17 Championship qualifying round matches

In 2022, Jobe Bellingham played in all three of England's 2022 European Under-17 Championship qualifying round matches, and provided an assist in a 7-0 win against Armenia.

January 2023: Stomach muscle strain

In January 2023, Bellingham suffered a stomach muscle strain which kept him out for three months.

March 2023: Played in under-18s' tour of Croatia

In March 2023, Bellingham played in all three matches of the under-18s' tour of Croatia, scoring an equaliser against the hosts.

June 2023: Joined Sunderland

On 14 June 2023, Jobe Bellingham officially joined Sunderland for an undisclosed fee.

August 2023: Debut and First Goals for Sunderland

In August 2023, Jobe Bellingham debuted for Sunderland and scored his first two professional goals in a 2–1 victory against Rotherham United. He chose to use his given name on his shirt to create his own identity.

September 2023: Debut for England under-19

On 6 September 2023, Bellingham made his England under-19 debut and captained the side for a 1–0 defeat to Germany in Oliva, Spain.

2023: Joined Sunderland

In 2023, Jobe Bellingham joined Sunderland after making 24 league appearances for Birmingham City.

June 2024: First appearance for England Elite League Squad

On 7 June 2024, Bellingham made his first appearance for the England Elite League Squad (formerly known as England U20), playing the first 65 minutes of a friendly against Sweden.

August 2024: Signed New Deal With Sunderland

In August 2024, Bellingham signed a new deal with Sunderland, extending his contract to the end of the 2027–28 season.

November 2024: U21 Debut

On 15 November 2024, Bellingham made his U21 debut during a goalless draw with Spain in Cadiz.

April 2025: Named EFL Championship Young Player of the Season

On 27 April 2025, Bellingham was named EFL Championship Young Player of the Season.

June 2025: Signed with Borussia Dortmund

On 10 June 2025, Bellingham signed a five-year contract with Borussia Dortmund for a reported fee of £27.8 million (plus £4.2 million in add-ons).

2025: Promotion to Premier League and move to Borussia Dortmund

In 2025, Jobe Bellingham gained promotion to the Premier League with Sunderland and subsequently made a permanent switch to Bundesliga's Borussia Dortmund for £27.8 million with add-ons.