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-regarded English professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Real Madrid and the England national team. Recognized as one of the best players globally, he secured third-place finishes in both the 2024 Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA Men's Player awards.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 2016: England Under-15 Debut

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

October 2018: Debut for Birmingham City U23 Team

On October 15, 2018, at the age of 15, Jude Bellingham made his debut for Birmingham City's under-23 team, scoring the only goal in the 87th minute against Nottingham Forest's U23s.

July 2019: Scholarship with Birmingham City

In July 2019, Jude Bellingham took up a two-year scholarship with Birmingham City, joining the first-team training camp and receiving squad number 22.

August 2019: Senior Debut at Birmingham City

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

September 2019: England Under-17 Squad Inclusion & Syrenka Cup

In September 2019, Bellingham was included in England's under-17 squad for the Syrenka Cup and made his debut in the tournament, scoring a goal against Finland.

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

On July 20, 2020, Jude Bellingham's transfer to Borussia Dortmund was confirmed, with the undisclosed fee understood to be an initial £25 million plus performance-related add-ons.

September 2020: England U21 Debut & Goal

In September 2020, Bellingham made his debut for England U21, becoming the youngest player to appear for the team and scoring a goal against Kosovo.

September 2020: Debut and Youngest Goalscorer for Dortmund

In September 2020, Jude Bellingham debuted for Borussia Dortmund and became the club's youngest goalscorer in the DFB-Pokal. He was also named Bundesliga Rookie of the Month.

November 2020: First Appearance for England's Senior Team

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

November 2020: First Call-up to England Senior Squad

In November 2020, Jude Bellingham received his first call-up to the England senior squad and debuted in a friendly match against the Republic of Ireland.

June 2021: Youngest English Player at a Major Tournament

In June 2021, at 17 years and 349 days old, Bellingham became the youngest Englishman to play at any major tournament when he featured in England's match against Croatia at the UEFA Euro 2020.

October 2022: Goals Against Stuttgart

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

2022: FIFA World Cup 2022 Participation

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

2022: World Cup Goal

In the 2022 FIFA World Cup on 21 November, Bellingham scored his first senior international goal for England in a match against Iran.

June 2023: Signing with Real Madrid

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

August 2023: La Liga Debut Goal & Player of the Month

In August 2023, Jude Bellingham debuted for Real Madrid, scoring a goal against Athletic Bilbao. He continued his strong performance with goals and assists in subsequent matches, earning him the La Liga Player of the Month award, becoming the first English player to receive the award.

2023: Move to Madrid and new role

Following his move to Madrid in 2023, Bellingham took on a more advanced role in the midfield, often being positioned in the number 10 position as an attacking midfielder, or even as a false 9 or second striker on occasion.

February 2024: Scored twice against Girona

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

August 2024: European Super Cup Victory & Louis Vuitton Partnership

In August 2024, Bellingham provided an assist in Real Madrid's European Super Cup victory and was announced as a "Friend of the House" by Louis Vuitton, marking a partnership with the brand.

2024: Third-Place Finishes

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