Career Timeline of Jude Bellingham: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Jude Bellingham, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jude Bellingham is a highly acclaimed English professional footballer. He currently plays as a midfielder for Real Madrid in La Liga and represents the England national team. Recognized as one of the world's best players, Bellingham finished third in both the 2024 Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA Men's Player awards.

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December 2016: Bellingham debuts for England U15

In December 2016, Jude Bellingham made his debut for England's under-15 team against Turkey.

2017: Bellingham captains England U15 team

In 2017, Jude Bellingham captained the England under-15 team during the 2017-18 season, receiving a Special Achievement Award.

October 2018: Debut for Birmingham City U23 Team

In October 2018, at the age of 15, Jude Bellingham made his debut for Birmingham City's U23 team and scored the only goal in a match against Nottingham Forest's U23s.

2018: Bellingham appears for England U16 team

By the end of 2018, Jude Bellingham debuted for the England under-16 team, later captaining the team.

March 2019: Recognition as an Exciting Teenager in English Football

By March 2019, Jude Bellingham had scored three goals in ten development squad appearances, was listed in FourFourTwo's "50 most exciting teenagers in English football", and was attracting interest from major European clubs.

July 2019: Two-Year Scholarship with Birmingham City

In July 2019, Jude Bellingham took up a two-year scholarship with Birmingham City, participated in first-team training, played in pre-season friendlies, and was assigned squad number 22.

August 2019: Senior Debut for Birmingham City

In August 2019, at the age of 16 years and 38 days, Jude Bellingham made his senior debut for Birmingham City, becoming the club's youngest first-team player. He played regularly during the 2019-20 season.

September 2019: Bellingham included in England U17 squad

In September 2019, Jude Bellingham was included in England's under-17 squad for the Syrenka Cup, a tournament preparing for the 2020 European Championship qualifiers. He debuted as a substitute, scoring a goal, and captained the team to victory, also being named player of the tournament.

January 2020: Manchester United Bid Rejection

In January 2020, Birmingham City reportedly turned down a £20 million bid from Manchester United for Jude Bellingham.

July 2020: Joined Borussia Dortmund

In July 2020, Jude Bellingham joined Borussia Dortmund and became their youngest goalscorer in his first appearance.

July 2020: Transfer to Borussia Dortmund Confirmed

In July 2020, Jude Bellingham's transfer to Borussia Dortmund was confirmed for an initial fee of £25 million, making him the most expensive 17-year-old in history.

September 2020: Debut and Bundesliga Rookie of the Month

In September 2020, Jude Bellingham made his debut for Borussia Dortmund, providing an assist and later being named Bundesliga Rookie of the Month.

September 2020: Bellingham joins England U21 squad

In September 2020, Jude Bellingham received his first call-up to the England under-21 squad. On September 4, 2020, he became the youngest player to appear for England U21, scoring in the match against Kosovo.

November 2020: First Appearance for England Senior Team

In November 2020, Jude Bellingham made his first appearance for the England senior team.

November 2020: Bellingham called up to England senior squad

In November 2020, Jude Bellingham received his first call-up to the England senior squad and debuted against the Republic of Ireland on November 12, 2020, becoming England's third-youngest full international at 17 years, 136 days.

June 2021: Bellingham plays in UEFA Euro 2020

In June 2021, Jude Bellingham played in the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament, becoming the youngest Englishman to play at any major tournament at 17 years and 349 days. The tournament was delayed until June 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 2022: Scored Twice against Stuttgart

On October 22, 2022, Jude Bellingham scored twice in a 5–0 defeat of Stuttgart.

2022: FIFA World Cup Appearance

In 2022, Jude Bellingham represented England at the FIFA World Cup.

2022: Bundesliga Runner-Up

In the 2022-23 season, Jude Bellingham's performances helped Borussia Dortmund finish as runners-up in the Bundesliga, earning him the Bundesliga Player of the Season award.

June 2023: Signed for Real Madrid

On June 14, 2023, Real Madrid announced the signing of Jude Bellingham on a six-year contract for a fee of €103 million.

2023: Bellingham wins Golden Boy Award

In 2023, Jude Bellingham received the Golden Boy award, recognizing him as the best male under-21 footballer in European top divisions. He also dislocated his left shoulder in November, returning to play later due to team injuries and scored in a match against Napoli, becoming the first player to score in each of his first four Champions League appearances for Real Madrid.

2023: FIFPRO World 11 Inclusion

In 2023, Jude Bellingham was included in the FIFPRO World 11.

February 2024: Bellingham scores twice against Girona

On February 10, 2024, Jude Bellingham scored twice in Real Madrid's 4-0 victory over La Liga title rivals Girona.

May 2024: Bellingham signs deal with Lucozade

In May 2024, Jude Bellingham signed a multi-year deal with Lucozade, becoming the face of the brand's TV campaign.

August 2024: Bellingham starts second season with Real Madrid

On August 14, 2024, Jude Bellingham began his second season in Spain, assisting Kylian Mbappé's debut goal in Real Madrid's 2-0 win against Atalanta for the European Super Cup.

2024: Third-Place Finishes in Ballon d'Or and FIFA Men's Player Polls

In 2024, Jude Bellingham finished third place in both the Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA Men's Player polls, solidifying his reputation as one of the best players in the world.

2024: La Liga Title and Champions League Win with Real Madrid

In 2024, Jude Bellingham helped Real Madrid win the league title and the Champions League. He was voted La Liga Player of the Season and was included in the FIFPRO World 11 for the second year.