History of Jude Bellingham in Timeline

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

1970: Previous Youngest Player Record

In 1970, Trevor Francis set the record for being the youngest player at Birmingham City.

June 2003: Jude Bellingham's Birth

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

2005: German Football Match-Fixing Scandal Reference

In December 2021, Jude Bellingham referenced the German Football match-fixing scandal of 2005.

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.

March 2019: Recognition as a Top Teenager

By March 2019, Jude Bellingham had scored three goals from ten development squad appearances and was listed in FourFourTwo's list of the "50 most exciting teenagers in English football".

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.

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, 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.

December 2021: Controversy after Der Klassiker

In December 2021, after a Der Klassiker match, Jude Bellingham criticized the referee's decisions and referenced the 2005 German football match-fixing scandal, leading to a fine of €40,000.

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 was runner-up for the Kopa Trophy.

October 2022: Goals Against Stuttgart

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

2022: Rated top central midfielder in 2022

ESPN rated Bellingham as the number one central midfielder for 2022–23, and 90min rated him as the top central midfielder in 2022.

2022: FIFA World Cup 2022 Participation

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

2022: Father's Retirement from West Midlands Police

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

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.

2022: Bundesliga Player of the Season Award

In the 2022-23 season, Bellingham's performances helped Dortmund finish as runners-up and earned 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: 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.

2023: IFFHS Award & Other Recognitions

In 2023, Bellingham was awarded the IFFHS World's Best Youth (U20) Player, the Golden Boy award, and the Kopa Trophy, confirming his prodigious talent as a young player.

2023: Golden Boy Award Winner

In 2023, Bellingham was named the winner of the Golden Boy award, recognizing him as the best male under-21 footballer in European top divisions.

2023: FIFPRO World 11 Inclusion

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

2023: Kopa Trophy Win

In 2023, Jude Bellingham won the Kopa Trophy, recognizing his performances for Dortmund and England.

2023: Recognition as top player

In 2023, Paul Scholes said that 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: 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.

May 2024: Partnership with Lucozade

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

June 2024: Models for Skims

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

July 2024: Cover Star for EA Sports FC 25 & Adidas Signature Collection Launch

In July 2024, Bellingham was revealed as the cover star for the video game EA Sports FC 25, and Adidas launched his first signature collection, featuring apparel with the JB monogram logo.

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.

September 2024: Launch of YouTube Channel

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

December 2024: Appearance in Adidas Documentary Film

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

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.

2024: Ballon d'Or and FIFA The Best Recognition

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

2024: UEFA Euro 2024

In UEFA Euro 2024, Bellingham scored the winning goal for England against Serbia and was named player of the match.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Participation

Jude Bellingham represented England at the UEFA Euro 2024.

July 2025: Cover Star for EA Sports FC 26

In July 2025, Bellingham was revealed as one of the cover stars for EA Sports FC 26 along with Jamal Musiala and Zlatan Ibrahimović.

July 2025: Shoulder Surgery

In July 2025, Real Madrid confirmed that Bellingham had undergone surgery to address a long-standing dislocation of his left shoulder, with an expected recovery period of 10 to 12 weeks.