History of Jude Bellingham in Timeline

Jude Bellingham is a highly acclaimed English professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Real Madrid and the England national team. His exceptional talent has earned him widespread recognition as one of the world's best players, as evidenced by his 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

1959: Pepillo's record

In 1959, Pepillo achieved a record that was later equaled by Bellingham in 2023.

1970: Trevor Francis' record

In 1970, Trevor Francis set a record that lasted until Jude Bellingham broke it.

June 2003: Birth in Stourbridge

On June 29, 2003, Jude Victor William Bellingham was born in Stourbridge, West Midlands, to parents Denise and Mark Bellingham.

June 2003: Birth of Jude Bellingham

On June 29, 2003, Jude Victor William Bellingham was born, marking the beginning of his life and future football career.

2005: Michael Owen in El Clásico

In 2005, Michael Owen scored in El Clásico, making him the last Englishman to score in that fixture until Bellingham in 2023.

2005: German Football Match-Fixing Scandal

In 2005, the German Football Match-Fixing Scandal took place, an event referenced by Bellingham in December 2021.

2009: Cristiano Ronaldo's Goal Tally

In 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a goal tally that was later equaled by Bellingham in 2023.

December 2016: England under-15 debut

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

October 2018: Debut for Birmingham City U23

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.

March 2019: Recognition as Exciting Teenager

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 attracted interest from major European clubs.

July 2019: Scholarship with Birmingham City

In July 2019, Jude Bellingham began a two-year scholarship with Birmingham City, participating in the first-team training camp and scoring in pre-season friendlies.

August 2019: Senior Debut for 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: Syrenka Cup Debut

In September 2019, Jude Bellingham was included in England's under-17 squad for the Syrenka Cup. He made his debut as a substitute, scored a goal, and captained the team in their second fixture, helping them qualify for the final.

November 2019: EFL Young Player of the Month

In November 2019, Jude Bellingham was named the EFL Young Player of the Month, recognizing his outstanding performances for Birmingham City.

January 2020: Transfer Interest and Rejected Bid

In January 2020, Jude Bellingham was linked with moves to major clubs, with Birmingham City reportedly turning down a £20 million bid from Manchester United.

July 2020: Joined Borussia Dortmund

In July 2020, Jude Bellingham joined Borussia Dortmund. In his first appearance for the club, he became their youngest goalscorer.

July 2020: Confirmed Transfer to Borussia Dortmund

On July 20, 2020, Jude Bellingham's transfer to Borussia Dortmund was confirmed. The initial fee was understood to be £25 million, making him the most expensive 17-year-old in history.

September 2020: Debut and Goalscoring Record for Dortmund

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

September 2020: First Call-Up to England U21 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 also became the youngest player to appear for England U21.

November 2020: First Appearance for England

In November 2020, Jude Bellingham made his first appearance for the senior England national team, marking a significant step in his international career.

November 2020: Called up to England senior squad

In November 2020, Jude Bellingham was called up to the England senior squad for the first time after James Ward-Prowse and Trent Alexander-Arnold withdrew through injury. He made his debut in a friendly match against the Republic of Ireland.

June 2021: UEFA Euro 2020

In June 2021, Jude Bellingham participated in the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. He became the youngest Englishman to play at any major tournament and the youngest of any nationality to play at a European Championship.

December 2021: Controversy after Der Klassiker

In December 2021, after Der Klassiker, Jude Bellingham criticized referee Felix Zwayer'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: Newcomer of the Season

In 2021, Jude Bellingham was voted Newcomer of the Season by his fellow players and finished as runner-up for the Kopa Trophy.

October 2022: Scored Twice Against Stuttgart

In October 2022, Jude Bellingham scored twice in a 5–0 victory against Stuttgart, helping Borussia Dortmund to climb into the top four.

2022: FIFA World Cup 2022

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

2022: Father's Retirement from Police Force

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

2022: Runner-up Bundesliga Finish

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

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: Debut Goal and Player of the Month Award

In August 2023, Jude Bellingham scored on his Real Madrid debut against Athletic Bilbao. His performances in the remaining August matches earned him the La Liga Player of the Month award.

2023: FIFPRO inclusion

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

2023: Kopa Trophy win

In 2023, Jude Bellingham won the Kopa Trophy in recognition of his performances over the 2022–23 season for Dortmund and for England in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

February 2024: Bellingham scored twice against Girona

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

May 2024: Bellingham's First Goal since May 2024

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

May 2024: Deal with Lucozade

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

June 2024: Skims Campaign

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

July 2024: EA Sports FC 25 Cover Star

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

August 2024: Assist for Kylian Mbappé's Debut Goal

In August 2024, Bellingham started his second season in Spain, providing the assist for his new Real teammate Kylian Mbappé's debut goal, as Madrid defeated Atalanta 2–0 to win a record-breaking sixth European Super Cup.

August 2024: Louis Vuitton Ambassador

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

September 2024: YouTube Channel Launch

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

December 2024: Adidas Documentary Film

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

2024: Euro 2024

In 2024, Bellingham was named in England's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024 and scored the winning goal against Serbia, earning him player of the match.

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 status as one of the best players in the world.

2024: Awards and accolades

In 2024, Jude Bellingham finished third in the Ballon d'Or and FIFA The Best awards, as well as being included in the FIFPRO World 11.

February 2025: Two-Match Suspension

In February 2025, Bellingham received a two-match suspension following his red card in Madrid’s 1–1 draw with Osasuna. He was dismissed for dissent after protesting a refereeing decision, with the match official later reporting that Bellingham had used offensive language towards him.