History of Jude Bellingham in Timeline

Jude Bellingham is a highly-regarded English professional footballer. He plays as a midfielder for Real Madrid and the England national team. Bellingham finished third in both the 2024 Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA Men's Player awards, cementing his status as one of the world's best players.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

June 2003: Birth of Jude Bellingham

On June 29, 2003, Jude Victor William Bellingham was born in Stourbridge, West Midlands, England.

2005: Reference to 2005 German Football Match-Fixing Scandal

In December 2021, Jude Bellingham made reference to the referee's part in the 2005 German football match-fixing scandal during a live interview after a match against Bayern Munich.

2005: First Englishman to Score in El Clásico Since Michael Owen

On October 28, 2023, Bellingham became the first Englishman to score in El Clásico since Michael Owen in 2005.

2009: Equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's Record

In August and September of 2023, Bellingham equaled Cristiano Ronaldo's record from 2009 of scoring 10 goals in his first 10 matches for Real Madrid.

December 2016: England under-15 debut

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

2017: Captained team

In 2017-2018 season, Jude Bellingham captained the team and he was presented with a Special Achievement Award at the 2018 Birmingham City Academy awards night.

October 2018: Debut for Birmingham City U23 Team

On October 15, 2018, at the age of 15, Jude Bellingham debuted for Birmingham City's U23 team against Nottingham Forest's U23s, scoring the only goal of the match.

2018: First appearance for the England under-16 team

By the end of 2018, Jude Bellingham had made his first appearance for the England under-16 team, and went on to feature in eleven games, score four goals, and captain the team.

March 2019: Featured in FourFourTwo's List of Exciting Teenagers

In March 2019, Jude Bellingham was featured in FourFourTwo's list of the "50 most exciting teenagers in English football" and garnered interest from major European clubs.

July 2019: Two-Year Scholarship with Birmingham City

In July 2019, Jude Bellingham began a two-year scholarship with Birmingham City, participating in the first-team training camp in Portugal and being assigned squad number 22 for the 2019-20 season.

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.

September 2019: Syrenka Cup

In September 2019, Jude Bellingham was included in England's under-17 squad for the Syrenka Cup, a friendly tournament, and made his debut as a substitute in England's opening match of the tournament.

November 2019: EFL Young Player of the Month

In November 2019, Jude Bellingham was named the EFL Young Player of the Month.

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. During his first appearance for the team, he became their youngest goalscorer.

July 2020: Transfer to Borussia Dortmund Confirmed

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

September 2020: Debut and Goalscoring Record for Borussia Dortmund

In September 2020, Jude Bellingham made his debut for Borussia Dortmund, scoring in a 5–0 win against MSV Duisburg and becoming the club's youngest goalscorer in the DFB-Pokal. He was also named Bundesliga Rookie of the Month.

September 2020: First call-up to the under-21 squad

In September 2020, Jude Bellingham received his first call-up to the under-21 squad for European Championship qualifiers against Kosovo and Austria. He became the youngest player to appear for England U21 and scored in a 6–0 victory against Kosovo on September 4, 2020.

November 2020: First Appearance for England Senior Team

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

November 2020: Called up to the England senior squad

In November 2020, Jude Bellingham was called up to the England senior squad for the first time after injuries to James Ward-Prowse and Trent Alexander-Arnold. He made his debut in a friendly against the Republic of Ireland on November 12, 2020, becoming England's third-youngest full international.

2020: Syrenka Cup

In March 2020, Jude Bellingham was included in England's under-17 squad in preparation for the 2020 European Championship qualifiers.

June 2021: UEFA Euro 2020 tournament

In June 2021, Jude Bellingham was named in the England squad for the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. He became the youngest Englishman to play at any major tournament when he came on as a substitute in England's opening match against Croatia on June 13, 2021.

December 2021: Controversy after Der Klassiker

In December 2021, after a Der Klassiker match against Bayern Munich, Jude Bellingham criticized the referee's decisions and referenced his involvement in the 2005 German football match-fixing scandal, resulting in a fine.

2021: Graduation from Loughborough College

In 2021, Jude Bellingham graduated from Loughborough College with a BTEC level 3 certificate in sport.

2021: Champions League Goal and DFB-Pokal Victory

In 2021, Jude Bellingham scored his first Champions League goal against Manchester City and started in Dortmund's 4–1 victory over RB Leipzig in the DFB-Pokal final. He was also voted Newcomer of the Season by his fellow players.

October 2022: Scored twice against Stuttgart

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

2022: IFFHS World's Best Youth (U20) Player in 2022

In 2022, Bellingham was awarded the IFFHS World's Best Youth (U20) Player and rated as the top central midfielder by 90min.

2022: Represented England at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

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

2022: First senior international goal

In 2022, Jude Bellingham scored his first senior international goal in England's 6–2 victory over Iran during the 2022 FIFA World Cup on November 21, 2022, becoming the second youngest scorer for England at a World Cup.

2022: Father's Retirement from West Midlands Police

In 2022, Jude Bellingham's father, Mark Bellingham, retired from his position as a sergeant in the West Midlands Police.

2022: Bundesliga Player of the Season Award

In the 2022-23 season, Jude Bellingham's performance helped Dortmund finish as runners-up and earned 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 base transfer fee of €103 million.

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

In August 2023, Jude Bellingham scored on his debut for Real Madrid against Athletic Bilbao and was later named La Liga Player of the Month.

2023: Move to Madrid

Following his move to Madrid in 2023, Bellingham took on a more advanced role in the midfield. This change in position led to Bellingham adopting a more significant role in the final third and scoring goals.

2023: Winner of the Golden Boy for 2023

In 2023, Jude Bellingham received the Kopa Trophy a few weeks earlier and was then named the winner of the Golden Boy award, recognizing him as the best male under-21 footballer in European top divisions for the calendar year. Bellingham also dislocated his left shoulder on November 5, 2023.

2023: Included in FIFPRO World 11

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

2023: IFFHS World's Best Youth (U20) Player in 2023

In 2023, Jude Bellingham won awards, including the IFFHS World's Best Youth (U20) Player, the Golden Boy award, and the Kopa Trophy.

2023: Kopa Trophy Winner

In 2023, Jude Bellingham won the Kopa Trophy in recognition of his performances for Dortmund and England, becoming the first Englishman to receive the award.

2023: Praised by Paul Scholes

In 2023, Paul Scholes praised Jude Bellingham, saying that "I think Jude Bellingham for his age and what he's accomplished so far in his short career, he's better than anything we've seen".

February 2024: Bellingham scored twice against Girona

On February 10, 2024, Jude Bellingham scored twice in a 4–0 win over La Liga title race rivals Girona.

May 2024: Bellingham scored first goal

In May 2024, Jude Bellingham scored his first goal since May 2024, and first for Madrid since May 2024, in a dominant 4–0 home win over Osasuna.

May 2024: Deal with Lucozade

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

June 2024: Skims' campaign

In June 2024, Jude Bellingham appeared in Kim Kardashian's shapewear and clothing brand Skims' campaign; the photoshoot featured Bellingham modelling men's underwear.

July 2024: Adidas collection

In July 2024, Adidas launched Bellingham's first-ever signature collection, featuring a jersey, tracksuit, ringer tee, and shorts, all adorned with the JB monogram logo.

July 2024: Cover star for the video game EA Sports FC 25

In July 2024, Jude Bellingham was revealed as the cover star for the video game EA Sports FC 25.

August 2024: Named as a "Friend of the House" by Louis Vuitton

In August 2024, Louis Vuitton named Jude Bellingham as a "Friend of the House," announcing their partnership.

August 2024: Second season in Spain

On August 14, 2024, Jude Bellingham started his second season in Spain, providing an assist for Kylian Mbappé's debut goal in a 2-0 victory over Atalanta to win a record-breaking sixth European Super Cup.

September 2024: Official channel on YouTube

In September 2024, Jude Bellingham started his official channel on YouTube with a behind-the-scenes documentary of his first year in Spain.

December 2024: Adidas’ documentary film Under the Tongue

In December 2024, Jude Bellingham appeared in Adidas’ documentary film Under the Tongue.

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

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.

2024: Third place in Ballon d'Or and FIFA The Best

In 2024, Jude Bellingham finished third in the Ballon d'Or and FIFA The Best.

2024: Represented England at UEFA Euro 2024

In 2024, Jude Bellingham represented England at the UEFA Euro 2024.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024

In 2024, Jude Bellingham was named in England's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024. His powerful header gave England a 1–0 victory against Serbia.

February 2025: Bellingham received two-match suspension

On February 19, 2025, Jude Bellingham received a two-match suspension following his red card in Madrid’s 1–1 draw with Osasuna for dissent after protesting a refereeing decision.