Jude Bellingham is a highly acclaimed English professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Real Madrid and the England national team. He is considered one of the best players globally, highlighted by his impressive third-place finishes in the 2024 Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA Men's Player awards.
In 1970, Trevor Francis set the record for the youngest first-team player in Birmingham City's history, which Jude Bellingham later broke.
On June 29, 2003, Jude Victor William Bellingham was born in Stourbridge, West Midlands, England.
In 2005, referee Felix Zwayer was involved in the German football match-fixing scandal, a fact that Jude Bellingham referenced in 2021 after a controversial match.
During the 2017-2018 season, Jude Bellingham captained the England under-15 team and received a Special Achievement Award at the Birmingham City Academy awards night.
On October 15, 2018, at the age of 15, Jude Bellingham debuted for Birmingham City's under-23 team against Nottingham Forest's U23s, scoring the only goal in the 87th minute.
By the end of 2018, Jude Bellingham made his first appearance for the England under-16 team, eventually featuring in eleven games, scoring four goals, and captaining the team.
In March 2019, Jude Bellingham was featured in FourFourTwo's list of the '50 most exciting teenagers in English football'.
In July 2019, Jude Bellingham took up a two-year scholarship with Birmingham City, participated in the first-team training camp, and was assigned squad number 22.
In September 2019, Jude Bellingham was included in England's under-17 squad for the Syrenka Cup, where he debuted, scored a goal against Finland, captained the team, and ultimately won the tournament, being named player of the tournament in the process.
In November 2019, Jude Bellingham was named the EFL Young Player of the Month.
In January 2020, Birmingham City reportedly turned down a £20 million bid from Manchester United for Jude Bellingham.
In July 2020, Jude Bellingham joined Borussia Dortmund. During his first appearance, he became their youngest goalscorer.
On July 20, 2020, Jude Bellingham's transfer to Borussia Dortmund was confirmed, with an initial fee of £25 million.
In September 2020, Jude Bellingham was named as Bundesliga Rookie of the Month.
In November 2020, Jude Bellingham made his first appearance for the senior England national team.
In November 2020, Jude Bellingham was called up to the England senior squad for the first time and made his debut in a friendly against the Republic of Ireland on November 12, 2020, becoming England's third-youngest full international at 17 years, 136 days.
In December 2021, after a match against Bayern Munich, Jude Bellingham criticized referee Felix Zwayer's decisions, referencing his involvement in the 2005 German football match-fixing scandal, leading to a fine.
In 2021, Jude Bellingham graduated from Loughborough College with a BTEC level 3 certificate in sport.
In 2021, Jude Bellingham was voted Newcomer of the Season.
On October 22, 2022, Jude Bellingham scored twice in a 5–0 victory against Stuttgart.
In 2022, Jude Bellingham's father, Mark Bellingham, retired as a sergeant from the West Midlands Police.
In the 2022-23 season, Jude Bellingham's performance helped Dortmund finish as runners-up, earning him the Bundesliga Player of the Season award.
On June 14, 2023, Real Madrid announced the signing of Jude Bellingham on a six-year contract for a base fee of €103 million.
In August 2023, Jude Bellingham debuted for Real Madrid, scoring in a 2–0 La Liga win against Athletic Bilbao. His performance in the following matches, including goals and an assist, led him to become the league's top scorer and the first English recipient of the La Liga Player of the Month award for August 2023.
In 2023, Jude Bellingham was included in the FIFPRO World 11.
In 2023, Jude Bellingham won the Golden Boy award, recognizing him as the best male under-21 footballer in the European top divisions for the calendar year 2023, following his Kopa Trophy win weeks earlier.
On February 10, 2024, Jude Bellingham scored twice in a 4–0 win over La Liga title race rivals Girona.
In May 2024, Jude Bellingham signed a multi-year deal with sports drink Lucozade, becoming the face of the brand's TV campaign.
In June 2024, Jude Bellingham appeared in Kim Kardashian's shapewear and clothing brand Skims' campaign, modeling men's underwear.
In July 2024, Jude Bellingham was featured as the cover star for the video game EA Sports FC 25. Additionally, Adidas launched Bellingham's first signature collection, including apparel adorned with the JB monogram logo in July 2024.
In August 2024, Jude Bellingham began his second season with Real Madrid by assisting Kylian Mbappé's debut goal in a 2-0 victory against Atalanta, winning the European Super Cup. In August 2024, Louis Vuitton also announced their partnership, naming Bellingham as a "Friend of the House."
In September 2024, Jude Bellingham launched his official channel on YouTube, featuring a behind-the-scenes documentary of his first year in Spain.
In December 2024, Jude Bellingham appeared in Adidas’ documentary film Under the Tongue.
In 2024, Jude Bellingham finished third in both the Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA Men's Player polls, solidifying his reputation as one of the world's best players.
In 2024, Jude Bellingham finished third in the Ballon d'Or and FIFA The Best.
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