History of Jobe Bellingham in Timeline

Jobe Bellingham is an English professional footballer currently playing for Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga. He plays as a midfielder or forward. Details about his early life and career are not provided, but his current club affiliation highlights his professional status in European football.

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September 2005: Jobe Bellingham Born

Jobe Bellingham was born in September 2005. Specific date is mentioned in another entry.

2019: Jude Bellingham becomes first-team regular

In 2019, Jude Bellingham became a first-team regular during the 2019–20 season before signing for German club Borussia Dortmund.

2020: Jobe Bellingham featured in Birmingham's kit unveiling

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

June 2021: Debut for England U-16

On 3 June 2021, Jobe Bellingham made his debut for England under-16s, starting a 6–0 friendly win against Northern Ireland.

2021: Senior Debut

In 2021, Jobe Bellingham made his senior debut as a second-half substitute in Birmingham's 2021–22 FA Cup third-round match against Plymouth Argyle, becoming Birmingham's second youngest debutant at 16 years, 107 days. He also made his first appearance in the Football League a week later against Preston North End.

2021: Named on substitutes' bench

In 2021, at the age of 15 years, 321 days, Jobe Bellingham was named on the substitutes' bench for Birmingham's 2021–22 EFL Cup first-round match at home to Colchester United. By the end of the year he 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: Scholarship and Professional Contract

In July 2022, Birmingham confirmed that Jobe 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, after eight appearances for the under-17s, Jobe Bellingham was included in the England under-18 squad for a four-team mini-tournament at the Pinatar Arena in Spain.

2022: Played in European Under-17 Championship Qualifying Round

In October 2022, Jobe Bellingham played in all three of England's 2022 European Under-17 Championship qualifying round matches, and provided an assist for Kobbie Mainoo's goal in a 7–0 win against Armenia, as England topped their group and progressed to the elite round.

January 2023: Stomach Muscle Strain

In January 2023, Jobe Bellingham strained a stomach muscle, keeping him out for three months. During his absence, he focused on adding muscle and physicality.

March 2023: Played in Under-18s Tour of Croatia

In March 2023, Jobe 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 for Sunderland

In August 2023, Jobe Bellingham made his debut for Sunderland, starting the opening match of the season against Ipswich Town and chose to use his given name on the back of his shirt to create his own identity.

September 2023: England Under-19 Debut

In September 2023, Jobe 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 from Birmingham City in the EFL Championship after making 24 league appearances for Birmingham City.

June 2024: First Appearance for England Elite League Squad

On 7 June 2024, Jobe Bellingham made his first appearance for the England Elite League Squad, playing in a friendly against Sweden at Stadion ŠRC Sesvete, which England won 2–1.

August 2024: Signed New Deal with Sunderland

In August 2024, Jobe Bellingham signed a new deal with Sunderland which extended his contract to the end of the 2027-28 season.

November 2024: U21 Debut

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

April 2025: EFL Championship Young Player of the Season

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

June 2025: Signed with Borussia Dortmund

In June 2025, Jobe Bellingham signed a five-year contract with Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund for a reported fee of £27.8 million. He made his debut in a goalless draw against Fluminense during the FIFA Club World Cup and scored his first goal for Dortmund in his first start during a 4–3 Club World Cup victory against Mamelodi Sundowns. He switched his shirt number to 7 ahead of the 2025–26 Bundesliga.

2025: Promotion to Premier League and Move to Borussia Dortmund

In 2025, Jobe Bellingham gained promotion to the Premier League with Sunderland and then made a permanent switch to Bundesliga's Borussia Dortmund for the highest transfer fee a newly promoted Premier League club had ever received.